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March Madness Contest Round 2 - Sweet 16

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March Madness Contest Round 2 - Sweet 16

The results are in and are posted in here or in .pdf format here.  I want to thank Jon Kolsky for double-checking my numbers.

There were a couple of close match-ups this round.  The closest of which was Nina Hollander and Dick Greenberg.  After counting and recounting and recounting, Dick edged Nina 31-30.

Despite several participants not submitting articles, we have a full set of contestants for Round 2.  The breakdown looks like this:

East

Hannah Willams vs Debbie Gartner

Praful Thakkar vs Margaret Rome

West

Jon Kolsky vs Anna Krutchen

Endre Barath vs Christine Donovan

South

Debbie Reynolds vs George Souto

Silvia Dukes vs Bill Spear

Midwest

Michael Jacobs vs Dick Greenberg

Joe Petrowsky vs Bob Crane

One item that I didn’t note initially was that comments posted after the round ends will not count towards the total.  Since posted articles may continue to receive comments days after they are written, there had to be a cutoff.

Also, I want to remind folks that we are tallying only unique comments.  Multiple comments by the author in response to comments on his/her blog will only count as one comment towards the total.  This is in an effort to promote fairness and not allow an author to pad his/her own score.

This round begins now and ends at 11:59pm PST on 3/14/15.

Please remember to submit your entries using the form below. 

Good luck everyone!

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Comments (45)

ReadySetLoan Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
Residential, Commercial & Condo Financing Experts

Thanks Jon Kolsky I'm happy that you're having fun!

Sorry Russ.  It's been fun to watch (I'm not participating either!)

No worries about calling Hannah Williams .  With a PA area code, I thought you were HUD calling about one of my submissions!  I may recruit you next year to help if you are offering :)

Anna Banana Kruchten - Phoenix Real Estate Broker - we get to see who the competitive folks are...

Mar 12, 2015 10:37 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Eric, I was just now able to sign onto AR and it's already somewhat late.  I feel like Endre Barath, Jr.  I'm thrilled to have advanced into the next round although it may be my last. 

Mar 12, 2015 10:41 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Eric you are too kind and I am sure @christine Donavan will be on her best game! Endre

Mar 12, 2015 10:53 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Up against Endre Barath, Jr.. Better get my game face on and my pen ready. 

Mar 12, 2015 11:19 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ok, to get most comments now, I have to ask a question - Pepsi or Coke?

There is no way I'd like to compete with Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland !

Mar 12, 2015 11:29 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

So many great players.

Very cool idea.

Mar 12, 2015 12:49 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Congratulations to all who made it to the second round. Woot woot.

Mar 12, 2015 09:22 PM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Anna Banana Kruchten - Phoenix Real Estate Broker ~ I haven't checked, but I have a feeling I am getting my butt kicked by you... No matter what happens if I have to go out of the tournament there's no one I'd rather have beat me

Mar 13, 2015 05:04 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

I'll see your real estate topic and raise you a cute dog for a blog topic :)

Mar 13, 2015 05:49 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

The next entry is in, let's see how it goes.  Thanks for hosting!

Mar 13, 2015 11:10 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Well it looks like I lost this one.  I think I just have 25 comments.  Oh well.

Mar 14, 2015 09:32 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Eric,

Here is my entry, not the one that I thought would be the top commenter but not bad for my last entry into the contest.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/4623220/one-week-later--like-a-different-world

Mar 14, 2015 11:03 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Eric Boucher  My computer went down I was in a sheer panic sent it on my phone .. not sure if it went through  so in case it didn't my computer came back up sent it   whew close call

Mar 14, 2015 12:12 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Okay, I know I stand no chance in front of Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - and even if I get through, the next round could be Hannah Williams or Debbie Gartner !

So wishing you all very good luck - and keep following this contest.

Mar 14, 2015 01:07 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Just registered my entry.  Looking forward to seeing who moves on.

I can see Hannah Williams scrambling around to get the entry in ...... LOL

Got to love it :) :) :)

Mar 14, 2015 01:08 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

And here are the top 8....(I know we need to wait till tomorrow...)

Mar 14, 2015 02:28 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Jon Kolsky still laughing about you getting spanked!

Mar 15, 2015 05:17 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Anna Banana Kruchten - Phoenix Real Estate Broker ~ congratulations! Even though it is not official, I checked and "officially" my butt is awfully red... That was a nice spanking I received and my hat goes off to you... Good luck the rest of the way (as each round continues) the tournament should be very interesting and a lot of fun, even for spectators like me!

Mar 15, 2015 06:49 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Just wondering where do we stand on Round 3, Eric Boucher ?

Mar 15, 2015 12:50 PM
ReadySetLoan Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
Residential, Commercial & Condo Financing Experts

I love the banter in the comments above!  I am so pleased that you are having fun with this!!

Praful Thakkar - sorry for the delay.  I only just got home at 12am 3/16 and posted the results article here.

Mar 15, 2015 04:32 PM