2007 Year In Review - By: Brad Andersohn

 

                                          

 

WOW, what a year!  Certainly one for the History and Record Books.  I was asked to write this "Year In Review" by Jennifer Fivelsdal as a combined effort along with a few of our other Active Rain Members.  A reflection of a year now past!  Jennifer asked that I cover three areas: Title and Escrow, Technology, and my pick for the Top 12 Member Posts in 2007.  I'll give it my best shot, but 2007 was one "INCREDIBLE" and life changing year!  This will be a challenging task to try and cover in a single post!

                                                                                                

        

Here are ALL THE POSTS on Active Rain Tagged with the Keywords Title & Escrow, Title, Escrow, Commitments, Title Insurance, Title Policy, Title Company, and Preliminary Reports.  These "Titles" are not typically the hotter topics here on Active Rain, so you won't find many comments on most of these posts.  To some, I guess this is major boring stuff, but for others, you might find title issues and escrow procedures and practices fascinating!  I hope this post will inspire and motivate you to add your comments to those who spent the time, and worked so hard to create these.  :-)
                                                                                       


The Title and Escrow Industry has experienced many unforeseen changes in 2007.  Most of this you already know this, but I'll recap anyway.  2007 was not without surprises for those of us who have been in the Industry for as long as I have. (1986)  We have witnessed many consolidations and cut-backs all across the Nation, both internally and with the competition.  Some Title and Escrow Companies have had to layoff tenured employees and even close their doors and operations.

 


There has been a shift in the amount of transactions being handled in many of our geographic locations.  We are seeing more diversification in the types of transactions being closed.  The volume of Short sales, Pre-Foreclosures, Foreclosures, and Auctions are way up.  The REO transactions in our area are being opened and closed in record setting numbers.  Regarding standard resale transactions, we are still seeing the upper end Homes in certain areas closing more regularly.  However, there are still fewer transactions than expected with the shifted market conditions.

Looking back on 2007, here are some other items and topics that were "In The News" and I feel are worthy of sharing:

Title Company offers assistance to Homeowner Fire Victims in Southern California 
Microsoft & Title Company, saving money and delivering Power and Excellence through technology
Title Company creates a user friendly Website and Platform for Agents, Brokers, Buyers and Sellers
NEW Portal to Access Blank Forms and Documents in both .PDF and Word .DOC Formats
CREDCO’S Anthem Compliant With Freddie Mac’s Updated Guidelines For Non-Traditional Credit
Title and Escrow Company goes International: China, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America
Title Company "S-Crows" Perform Live at the Contra Costa Realtors "In Motion" 2007 Christmas Party


I am confident that the Title and Escrow Industry, (especially our company :-)) will be better prepared to deal with many of the issues, challenges, and changes that have hit us all so hard this past year.  We've assessed the market and conditions, made changes and adjusted to them, and we have incorporated new plans, strategies, and tools, to assist and help our clients be more successful.  I'm excited and looking forward to a great 2008! 

                                                                                                      

         

Now, how can I summarize ALL the technology that we've discovered in 2007?  This seems a bit overwhelming and almost impossible.  I'll start by sharing some of the technology and sites I have discovered as a benefit from being a member here on Active Rain. There are sooo many Sites, Products, Tools, Services, and Networks that we have all been exposed to.  Many of them have been written about, but let me try to summarize the best I can.  Here's just a few that come to mind:


Active Rain, Real Estate 411, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yedda, MySpace, Cre8Buzz, TechKnowBabble, Agent Assist, The Blog Builder, Widget World, MyBlogLog, Yahoo Blog, Youtube, Trulia Voices, The Eagle Eye, VREO, iMusicScene, FotoBiz, MuzakBlog, The Widget Showcase, Squidoo, Naymz, Utterz, Viddler, Flickr, Technorati, BlogRush, Digg, Spock, Konnects and The Escrow Guy!  These are all New Sites, Blogs, Memberships etc. that I had no knowledge of prior to my start here in March of 2007.  What an incredible year of technology it has been!  Makes my head spin when I look back at the year!  I will be adding some other 2007 technology discoveries in the comments of this post just to try and save some room here! LOL!



Most of the Products, Tools, and Services that were discovered this past year are right here in Active Rain!  They are scattered all throughout these Sites and Blogs.  Many of them you will find on my Blog and Profile page here on Active Rain.  These are products and tools that can be very useful and valuable to you and your business.  There are just way too many to list in the "Year In Review!"  MY LINKS

As for me personally on AR, 2007 has been a lot of work, but more importantly, it's been so much fun.  I have witnessed our membership grow from 26,000 to well over 62,000 in just 9 months, I have inched my way into the Top 5 members in CA. where there are almost 10,000, I've somehow accrued 150,000 points from 178 posts, received nearly 10,000 comments, and made 6200.  I have invited 113 new members, been added by 335 Associates and lastly, have finally joined the Ranks of some of the Most Subscribed and Finest Bloggers on Active Rain.  What an honor!  Yep!  I'm exhausted!! LOL!  But what a memorable year 2007 has been for me here personally.  

                                                                          

        

Here are 12 of some of my favorite posts that I have bookmarked on Active Rain for 2007.  I currently have hundreds saved, so this portion will take me the longest and be the hardest part of my "Year In Review."  There are so many great posts and Blogs, I think we should have an Active Rain Bookmark Share Week or Club!  LOL!  For this post, I'm going to select the ones that might be most helpful to you and your Blogging experiences.  I know they were for me.  I think I may have even slipped one or two of mine in here as well!  :-O


Do You SEO?

Are you a balanced Rainer? What does your Points Tally card say about you?

Top 10 Most Common SEO Mistakes

ActiveRain Networking

10 Effective Steps to Blogging For Business $$$

ActiveRain Community Resources - Updated 05/18/07

How To Add Some Depth To Your AR Posts - FREE!

Activerain brings Business Success

Blogging 101 - Advice from some of the best....

COPYRIGHT - A CHEAT SHEET FOR ACTIVE RAIN MEMBERS

20 Google Tools for Your Business

Is ActiveRain Everything You Expected???




There are literally thousands of posts that qualify and deserve to be here in this "Year In Review" post.  Hopefully, these will be useful and keep you busy for awhile!  For a link to the most active posts of all time on AR, just click here to see many of the others I wish I could include.  In Wrapping up, this is the end of a fantastic yet challenging year for many of us.  I can hardly wait to see what 2008 brings to our Industry, our Lives, and to this Fabulous Network of people. 


In Closing, one major thing I will say that I have learned in 2007 is that the true value from Active Rain is not in the Blogs, the Comments, or even the points.  It's all about the friendships and relationships that are born and created here.  AR is such an awesome group of members, I'm so thankful for all the friends and clients I have made here.  I wish everyone the VERY BEST this next year!!  Have a safe and .....


                           



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69 Comments on 2007 Year In Review - By: Brad Andersohn

Wow, Brad, I thought you had been here long before me.  I started joined March also.  You have really been a major contributor to Activerain.  This place would not be the same without you and your wonderful spirit!  

Happy New Year!   

12/31/2007 01:23 AM by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)

Dear Brad,

I think you were the first one I subscribed to when I first joined AR in late September.  Your blogs are full of great information!  I still have not managed to put those bookmarks and widgets on my site, so if you can recommend a blog post that explains exactly how to paste those (one made for "Dummies"), that would be much appreciated. 

I love your blogs!  They are exciting, full of great information and new technology.  I look forward to a great 2008, thanks to you and all the wonderful Rainers who so generously impart their knowledge and experience here.  Thank you!

 

12/31/2007 01:30 AM by Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Connection

Hi Brad:  What an incredible post.  It is just amazing what you do with your posts.  I continue to be amazed at your talent.  If I were a California agent, I would surely bring all my title work to you.  Thanks again for sharing all this information.  Take care... and Happy New Year !     Karen Anne

12/31/2007 01:31 AM by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)

Brad,

The time difference is not in my favor, and you and your other 32 twins can outrun anybody, so I am going again to mark it for tomorrow. What a New Year eve you are preparing for me?

Actually, it could take a bit more than a New Year Eve.

Anyway, it was a pleasure. Take care of the twins (eventually the whole community would believe in this and you would be having hard time explaining).

Happy New Year! Keep it running, man!

P.S. I got to the end, and needed to put the word in "What does the graphic say?". And this is funny... The word is ginseng. I guess 2007 you were on that stuff. That's where the energy. But I will still stick to 32 twins. Makes it even better.  

12/31/2007 01:56 AM by Jon Zolsky (FunCoast Realty LLC)

Brad - Thanks for taking on this task.  As always, your post is amazing.  I'll have to take the time to actually go through all the links and your top 12 posts tomorrow during daylight hours.

Happy New Year!

12/31/2007 02:17 AM by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Rivera (RE/MAX Leading Edge in Roswell Ga)

Brad, Really good post. I am amazed at what an incredible talent you have. Keep up the great work. BTW I subscribe to your post. Have a GR8 '08!  8-)

12/31/2007 03:38 AM by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.)

Brad - How do you do get everything done and have a family life, too? The work you put into this post is incredible! I for one and glad I found AR and have found you as a friend! What an incredible place this is!

Happy New Year to you and your family!

12/31/2007 04:28 AM by Linda Scanlan ~Selling All of North Texas (Hall Team Homes)

Hi Brad,
Thanks for doing this for all of us.  Looks like you have mentioned some post that I need to bookmark. 

It has been an incredible year and you have contributed so very much.  Thank you, teacher. 

12/31/2007 05:03 AM by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist (Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)

Brad,

I thought I knew what I'd do besides watch football tomorrow.  Wrong.  I'll spend hours going through the links you've provided in this fantastic blog post!  Thanks, Brad.

Mike in Tucson

12/31/2007 05:50 AM by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

WOW! It has been an amazing year, hasn't it?  We joined at the same time BTW.  You give so much Brad.  Thank you for sharing what you learn.  All this new technology is great, but hard to keep up with!  Thanks for helping us stay up to date.

12/31/2007 05:58 AM by Ginger Wilcox, Marin County Realtor (Pacific Union, Marin Real Estate)

Thank you for taking your time to write this really great post.....I have it bookmarked.....have a great new year.....

12/31/2007 07:24 AM by Julie Chapman Realty Homes Brunswick Georgia

Happy New Year Brad.....!

12/31/2007 08:00 AM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Great list Brad, and it looks awesome. Happy New Year to you and your family.

12/31/2007 08:04 AM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Brad - An excellent job, as always. Thanks for the great links and all the tips you provide throughout the year. We won't soon forget 2007.

12/31/2007 08:08 AM by Tom Plant - Murrieta Real Estate Expert - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

Brad thanks for this!  I missed some of these along the way so will be sure to double-back.  The link for "Top 5 secrets..." appears to be private though, so I'm unable to read it.  Maybe that's how they keep it a secret? ;)
  I'm having the same problem with "10 features..."

12/31/2007 08:14 AM by Katie Wethman, CPA, MBA, REALTOR® - Northern Virginia & DC Real Estate (Long & Foster)

Brad, I think your first sentence sums it up -- "Wow, What a year!"  Thanks for taking the time and enormous effort to put this together.  All the best for a very successful 2008!

12/31/2007 08:33 AM by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance)

what a great list - thanks for the recap - sure is nice to be back in the Rain

12/31/2007 10:22 AM by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)

Brad,
Well done, my friend.  However, I don't envy you for having to pick the top 12 posts from this past year!  I hope you and your family have a safe and happy new year.

12/31/2007 11:00 AM by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

 Brad, Happy New Year to you and yours!!!

12/31/2007 11:40 AM by Pasadena CA Real Estate - Irina Netchaev (Keller Williams International Realty)

Brad,

It was great to hear your take on 2007.  Happy New year to you and yours in 2008.  Lydia

12/31/2007 12:45 PM by Lydia Ojibway (Coldwell Banker, Mountain Gallery Realtors)

Here are some I'd like to throw in real quick: 

Blogging Tools

Welcome Wagon – A newbie manual to Active Rain

Paying It Forward, Active Rain Style - 100 Links You MUST See!

Your Social Media Reputation

Want to Map Your Photos?

How to put an image behind your post

ActiveRain’s Weltanschauung

Do YOU Keep your 'Active Rain' a Secret?

The Power of Your Profile

Community Support......From the community

Why I Like Blogging...And You Should Too!

Realtor Farming Techniques.....the way it works

ActiveRain Owner's Manual | Book 2

The Ten Commandments of Active Rain, With Apologies to Moses

Top Ten Habits To Develop For Success. * Secrets Of Success*

Navigating In The RAIN!

What should I write next? The Ultimate Guide to Ideas for Your Next Blog

12/31/2007 12:54 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad   Aloha from Maui Hawaii.  The surf is going off.  I hope can get back here to visit the islands again as you said. Happy New Year.

12/31/2007 01:22 PM by Gary Bland E-Pro (Century 21 All Islands)

Brad- WoW! What a great job you did on this post! I am so amazed at your talent! Congrats on all of your own achievements as well! Katerina

12/31/2007 01:31 PM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Brad-you did an excellent job with this!  All very informative and well written posts.  I have enjoyed your writing all year!  Happy New Year my friend...much love...success and happiness come your way!

12/31/2007 01:38 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

Brad,

You do a great job.  You set the bar high and we need that on AR.  It's frustrating to see posts with 51 words that were hastily put together get the same points as the post you composed here, but I'm learning to deal with it.

Happy, Happy New Year,

12/31/2007 01:40 PM by Fran Gatti - Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)

It appears that the end of the year is like a celebration of all the good and interesting posts for the year.  Thanks for the mention.  I appreciate it.  I keep beating the drum about copyright and then go to the Internet and see one of my maps on a competitors web page - again.  Or, Blogging Bertha gets in the spotlight.  Of course, who could resist that image???

Have a very happy New Year and make lots of money in 2008.  I haven't spent any in 2007.  I have a LOT of pent up spending to do. 

12/31/2007 01:46 PM by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

An extraordinary effort in putting this together Brad!  You certainly succeeded in transforming a lot of people's perspective of the Title Industry. My New Year's Resolution... I promise to never think Title is boring again...I Promise To Never Think Title Is Boring Again....I PROMISE TO NEVER THINK TITLE IS BORING AGAIN!!! :)

12/31/2007 01:50 PM by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

I found it extremely difficult to narrow it down....I see I wasn't the only one.   HAPPY NEW YEAR BRAD!

12/31/2007 02:04 PM by Rick & Ines - Miami Shores Real Estate (Majestic Properties)

Man Brad, what a great post and an excellent resource for Rainers new and old. I know there are several here that I missed, so I've got some new reading to do. Thanks for all your hard work!

12/31/2007 02:26 PM by Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor® (Hukill Group - Paradigm Realty)

Brad ~ Thanks a ton for drilling down to some of these, and for all you contribute. I got through about a third of these, and wanted to say thanks before i got off to somewhere else!! Cheers!

12/31/2007 03:13 PM by Des Moines Iowa Real Estate- Brian Wentz REALTOR® (Burnett Realty)

Great job Brad!  What an impossible task but well done!

12/31/2007 03:50 PM by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

 Hi Brad, what an awesome post & resource for all of us(old & newbies). Have an amazing 2008!

12/31/2007 04:01 PM by The Blog Artist - marti garaughty (The Art Of Marketing You)

WOW so many posts; so many links; a years worth of reading to be sure.  Brad, thank you for the job you did on this post, truly incredible-I know how much work went into this & thank you for the mention :).  I wish you the very best New Year ever. 

Happy New Year! 

12/31/2007 04:20 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Prudential California Realty)

Great summary of the happenings and highlights here on Activerain. Best wishes on a happy and successful 2008!

newyear2.gif Happy New Year image by StarZ909Tracy

12/31/2007 04:38 PM by Tracy Santrock - Cary NC Real Estate (Fonville Morisey)

Thanks for recapping and providing some great links for me to track down. The rabbit hole keeps getting bigger and bigger, but I'm not complaining....so far :-)

Colleen

12/31/2007 04:42 PM by Maple Valley WA Broker/Owner Colleen Fischesser 425-432-5400 (RE/MAX Select Real Estate)

Outstanding!  Outstanding!   I think I'm going to spend New Years Day reading.  I know how much works goes into these kind of posts.  We, the readers, appreciate it.

 

12/31/2007 04:59 PM by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)

Brad~ 

THANKS for this review and the information you highlighted. Like Linda...I can see myself delving into some serious BLOG reading in the near future...

12/31/2007 05:16 PM by Asheville's GREEN Land & Homes ECO-Steward Realty

I refer to you when I'm describing the hyper-participative culture at AR... I admire your quick mind and ideas, and your keyboard skills...

12/31/2007 05:29 PM by Patrick Kitano (Transparent Real Estate)

Brad:

I really enjoyed this post and I plan to bookmark it for future use.  Although it wont make my top 6 resolutions that I am posting...learning more about technology is very important to me in 2008. 

Thank you for providing such great content. 


May 2008 be everything and more to you and your family! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/31/2007 05:37 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)

Brad - thanks for this - WOW!  I'm going to have to come back and read through it all again.  Have a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

Best,

Kara at ActiveRain 

12/31/2007 06:43 PM by Kara Weber @ ActiveRain (ActiveRain)

Brad - I've learned so much from you and all the techies of AR, looking forward to reading through all the posts I missed. 

12/31/2007 07:05 PM by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)

Brad - Excellent review of both sectors and your blog choice is a must read.  I missed a few but now I have a chance to discover them.  So much information here I surely will bookmark for reference.

Thanks again for participating in this exercise it was well worth the hours. 

 

12/31/2007 07:20 PM by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)

Happy New Year Brad!!!!!!

Great stuff as always! The best thing about AR is I met YOU!!!!

Your friend in Ohio!

David

12/31/2007 07:24 PM by Akron Ohio Homes for Sale. David M. Childress (Realty One Real Living)

Brad-  Excellent job on an IMPOSSIBLE task--  I don't think I could have completed it! 

I think you listed a couple of networking sites I hadn't even heard of yet...  always something new!

 

Nice job  :) 

12/31/2007 07:32 PM by Chico CA Real Estate by Sandi Bauman, Chico CA Realtor (Chico Homes Real Estate)

Wow ,....what a bunch of work and effort....much mahalo's for adding your contribution to the year in review and many more wonderful events to come in the new year!

12/31/2007 08:28 PM by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

Brad...WOW, as usual you are great with sharing and helping me learn.  Happy New Year

12/31/2007 08:50 PM by Christine Bohn, ABR, e-Pro, GRI~Gainesville, FL Realtor® (RE/MAX Professionals, Inc.)

That is a great contribution to our Year in Review.  I know you must have put some real time into that.  That is a wonderful list of links for blogging.  Thank you.

Aloha and Happy New Year!

12/31/2007 09:11 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)

Brad...You selected some great posts and I know it must have very hard to narrow it down to 12 in each category.

Happy New Year!  

12/31/2007 09:13 PM by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Hi Brad - These posts would make a great starting point for both brand new and estalished Rainers heading into 2008. You've contributed a tremendous amount of content and ideas to the Rain this year, and this post really caps it off. Have a great new year!

12/31/2007 09:30 PM by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Happy New Year, Brad.  As always, your blog just blows me away.  So much work has gone into all your blogs and you are truly amazing.  Your blog was one of the first I subscribed to and I am so glad I did.  If it weren't for you, I'd still be posting everything in WYSWIG!  Thanks for all your contributions to AR and its members and being there for me when I needed you.

12/31/2007 10:17 PM by Jan Wood, Realtor (R) - Nashville TN Real Estate (RE/MAX ELITE)

Brad- Thank you for a wonderfully informative post. As you mention, it is obvious that you work very hard. Your post is a helpful resource.

12/31/2007 11:01 PM by Eloise Gift, New Mexico Real Estate (Eloise Gift-Keller Williams)

Brad, thanks again.  Simply incredible.

12/31/2007 11:03 PM by David Matney, CRS - Omaha, NE Real Estate (Alliance Real Estate)

Brad, I have to say that you really did get involved in a lot of new projects in 2007! I learned so much just by checking you out every now and then! lol I'm amazed at all the knowledge we have at our fingertips at AR. I kinda laugh to myself when I run across an agent that hasn't even heard of AR. That only tells me how behind with the times they are! It sure has been a good year, but I'm really looking forward to this new one so I can perfect what I know now. Thanks for all of your help and friendship. Have a fantastic 2008!

01/01/2008 08:50 AM by Lizette Fitzpatrick, Kentucky Real Estate (Central Kentucky - Prudential Don Foster)

Brad - A terrific year end review to some terrific information and people here at AR. Your work is exceptional...Happy New Year!

01/01/2008 09:38 AM by Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)

Happy New Year, Brad. Thanks for the year in review post. Some of these posts I had not seen. I have picked up a few new ideas from your summary. Thanks again.

01/01/2008 10:49 AM by Jill Wente - Spring TX Real Estate (Prudential Gary Greene)

Great job Brad- thanks for your effort on this... I will have to do some reading now!!!  Happy New Year!

01/01/2008 02:03 PM by Kim Carpenter-Lake Winnipesaukee REALTOR -Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate, NH (Coldwell Banker)

Brad, this is such a beautifully written and informative post! This is my favorite year end post so far. I didn't get involved in AR till the second half of 2007 just in time to get hooked. I'm looking forward to more great reading in 2008 and I plan to explore each corner of this one! Thank you so much for all the effort and talent you share with us! I'll read you in the Rain! Deb

01/01/2008 11:49 PM by Deb at Brooks Prime Properties

Brad - This post is a wonderful statement and review of the year.  I intend to read each post that you commented on before I go to bed tonight.  I truly enjoy reading everything you post.  Thank you for continuing my education.

Happy New Year!

01/02/2008 02:34 AM by Meg Zoller Houston Fine Homes (Keller Williams)

Thank you so much for all these wonderful comments!  I apologize for not responding sooner, my son Broke his arm yesterday and we spent most of New Years Day at Kaiser getting him better.  He fell off his skateboard. (post to follow..doctors orders :-))  This .jpg xray photo shows how much pain the little guy had to endure.  I'm just glad and blessed it wasn't his head. I will respond to your comments as soon as I get a chance, I sure appreciate all the love and support that has carried over into this New Year!  Please keep him and us in your thoughts and prayers!  :-)


01/02/2008 12:48 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Oh Brad, Bless his little heart.  That looks like it hurt big time.  I am praying for a quick and complete recovery.  ouch, ouch, ouch!  

01/02/2008 01:00 PM by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)

Ouch!  Well he certainly started the New Year off with a bang!  Now that he got that out of the way the rest of the year should be a breeze, lol.  Hey, kids break bones.  Take care Brad and Happy New Year.  

 

 

01/02/2008 01:12 PM by Downtown Long Beach Condos Long Beach Real Estate, Laurie Manny (Prudential California Realty)

Brad... it's just an arm... lol  Seriously, any break can be painful.

In any case, you did an great job here. I remember a few of these posts, but I have some reading to do. Besides, you did an excellent job with your layout here. I wouldn't have expected anything less from you in regards to this aspect of blogging.  ;o)

 Thanks and to a happy, safe, and prosperous 2008.

jeff belonger

01/02/2008 01:14 PM by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages -- Mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Hope your son is feeling better -- that certainly is no way to begin a new Year!  Ouch--

I enjoyed your review and have bookmarked it.  I have learned so much and have so much more to learn.  My thoughts are with you and your family.  Here is to a quick recovery for your son and all the best to you and your family in the new year.

01/02/2008 03:58 PM by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)

Brad, Happy New Year and congratulations on your blog success! Thanks again for helping me to understand the great things AR does for agents. Hope your little buddy gets better soon! My younger son, broke his arm snowboarding last year. Make sure he keeps the cast on for the entire recommended amount. It really helps to prevent post break pain long after the bone has healed! (The nurse in me speakith!) I'm in Palm Springs at a hotel blog cruising tonight...Welcome to my World! Diana

01/02/2008 09:23 PM by Diana Turnbloom (Escrowcoord.com)

Brad,
I hope your son gets well soon.  How's this for irony?  Kristin fractured her wrist on Christmas Eve!!

01/02/2008 09:52 PM by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Wow Brad,That is an awesome post! What a lot of work you put into this! Thank you! There is enough info in this blog to keep me busy for days!! Have a fabulous 08!

01/03/2008 07:48 AM by Brentwood TN Real Estate/Homes - Vanessa Stalets REALTOR® (RE/MAX Elite)

I have been unable to reply to any of your comments due to a power outage in our area for the last 48 hours!  \

This has already been an incredible year for us in the Andersohn home. I'll have to do a post to update you all on what's going on in 2008 for us.  Thanks for your patience and understanding.  :-) 

01/05/2008 11:47 AM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

Brad,

You are in my top 3 bloggers on activerain.I am amazed by how well you put your thoughts together and your technical expertise is second to none on activerain.

01/05/2008 11:56 AM by Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County)

Mike - sorry for the delay getting back to you.  Had a couple hick-ups right at the start of the new year, but I'm back in the saddle again. Thanks for your awesome comment, and for sharing that with me.  I an truly honored, and touched by your words.  I'll try to raise the bar even higher this year to hopefully keep you coming back.  Looking forward to your contributions this year as well.  Thanks again my friend!  :-)

01/13/2008 02:07 PM by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

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