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Today I was contacted by reporters from two different publications.  The day started with a call from a reporter at  Money Magazine in New York.  They were doing a story on the real estate markets that seem to be maintaining a decent level of activity in spite of the downturn in many markets across the nation.  As you all know, I am still very bullish on Wenatchee.... for all the reasons I've written about in previous blog entries.

Later in the day, I was called by a reporter at the Wenatchee World newspaper.  They were doing an interesting story about street names and whether I have had any experience with people choosing to (or not) to buy a home based on the name of the street.  My only contribution to that story was that I don't think people moving to the area have ever indicated any preference based on street names BUT I believe people who have lived here for a while have pre-conceived notions about what streets they do or do not want to live on based on the "reputation" of the neighborhood.

So, please watch for future issues of those publications to see if either (or both)  actually quote me in print AND if they make me sound like a dork.  I thought my interviews sounded fairly intelligent but it doesn't always translate in print, after editing!

Stay tuned for the outcome...


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Carol Williams

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Comments(10)

Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
WOW, I'm impressed...you will have to keep us all updated when they do publish your comments. Congrats!
Oct 05, 2007 02:55 PM
Duane Hosek
Coldwell Banker - Lewis-Kirkeby-Hall - Rapid City, SD

I am sure you did well and will make your Company and local community proud.   Congrats.

Duane Hosek in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Oct 05, 2007 02:58 PM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Carol,

That's a great honor to be interviewed by US News. If they got your name from AR, that's good exposure for the network. And shows that what we stand for is getting noticed. Once they run these stories, gives us an update.

Oct 05, 2007 03:09 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I had a client who bought a home on a street because the street name was the same as his name.  Oh, they also liked the house!

Oct 05, 2007 03:14 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Mary, Duane, Esko, & Joan,  Thanks for the comments.  I'll report in when and if I get published.

Esko:  More than likely they found me through my "other" blog, which has #1 Google rankings for Wenatchee real estate AND Wenatchee real estate agent.  Yea!

Joan
, I've never had that happen, but I can see how that would be an attraction (if you like the house).  :-)

Oct 05, 2007 03:19 PM
Ginger Magoon
Remax - Bryan College Station - College Station, TX
Bryan, College Station Texas Real Estate
Wow.........Congrats
Oct 05, 2007 03:24 PM
Membership Cancelled
Pullman, WA
What a great opportunity!!! Good for you
Oct 05, 2007 08:56 PM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Carol - how cool is that???  TWO reporters - you're doing something right in getting your name and info on your area out there to the world to see.

Congrats!
Ann 

Oct 06, 2007 01:00 AM
Sharon "Toni" Brown
Exit Realty United - South Ozone Park, NY
South Ozone Park - New York City Real Estate
Yes Carol. Yes.  AR gives us such a high profile in the market.   Wenatchee is considered a gem in the market right now.  I am writing a blog about it and other places right now.  Congrats.  I will send you  link to my post when I am finished honing it.
Oct 06, 2007 10:15 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Ginger, Nathan, Ann, & Sharon,
Thanks for checking in.  It was cool!  Sharon, would love to have a link to your article when you're done. If you want some background on my perspective, you can check out the archives of my blog here on AR or my primary blog.
Oct 06, 2007 10:35 AM