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NC in Review 1/12/09

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Mortgage and Lending with Equity Resources NMLS 67179 Licensed in NC

We Are Hitting Some GOOD ONES!Did you know that we've had 11 featured posts (that I can find anyway) in North Carolina since the beginning of the year?

In these featured posts, the NC group told folks about Twitter Problems, How to set up your New Blog site, How to do a Slideshow in your Post and How to Maximize Hubspot!Other Great Posts!  We're on top of it!

But there were some other great posts too... and those are the ones I'd like to highlight now:

Cynthia Tilghman wrote about Active Duty VA benefits, and I thought it was great because these guys need jobs when they get out! Getting further Education NOW will give them that "leg up!"

Suzie Blackmon continues to be one of my favorite photographers and bloggers... I especially liked, Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself!

Craig Rutman (you should subscribe to him!) wrote about "Control Top, No Fly, Mild Support, Microfiber ThermoFabric with Enforced Toes" that had TEARS streaming from my eyes it is so funny! Apparently, he's also famous, and this was pretty cute too!

Dave Park the Mavrick Builder is writing inspiring notes for your business, Jay Williams wrote about 203K loans... and Marybeth Barrett wrote about 2009 Color TrendsI thought this was one of the best posts I read (and I read 29 pages of posts!) Eleanor Thorne wrote about the fact that rates are going up, if your score is less than 620!  8-(

Brian Belcher wrote about ACC Basketball... and DAVIDSON (they are Smokin' right now!) and Sandy Aichner wrote about zMAX DragwayFUN!

I also want to send a shout out to Matt Huband in the Outbanks.  He has been blogging on AR since July of 2006 - and did a really great Hello! to 2009!  The Good News is that Business is Picking up!

If I have not added you as an Associate in NC - please let me know! 

Comments (19)

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

It must be the water down there I've said for years it has a funny taste to it. Keep the great content coming.

Jan 12, 2009 12:24 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, RealtorĀ® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Eleanor,
Good job and recap of NC blogs and bloggers.  NC rules, right?  Anyone that disagrees just must be jealous.  LOL!

Jan 12, 2009 10:18 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

what a great recap Eleanor!  Hey, I know MATT!  He is a pretty cool guy but I didn't know he was here on Active Rain. 

Jan 12, 2009 11:15 PM
Jodi Bakst
Team Jodi Realty - Chapel Hill, NC
Team Jodi - Chapel Hill Real Estate, Durham Real E

Eleanor,

Awesome recap.  I love that you are reaching out to all of us in North Carolina.  It is an honor to be a part of such an active group.  Here is to an awesome 2009!

Jan 12, 2009 11:26 PM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

Hi Eleanor, Thanks so much for  putting  this list together and for the mention!  I have noticed how many features our NC group has been getting and am glad you took the time to pull this all together.  We are a great team!

Jan 13, 2009 12:04 AM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

Hey guys!  Thanks for stopping by!  This has been so educational for me!

Jan 13, 2009 12:14 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Eleanor - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!...For the endorsement, the kind words, and for, well, just being you!

Jan 13, 2009 12:20 AM
Bob Stewart
ActiveRain - Seattle, WA
ActiveRain Ambassador

Go NC people!!!

You guys certainly have some talented writers and it's great to see you pulling this all together! Thanks!

Jan 13, 2009 04:51 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Eleanor - I still love this idea and spending two years of my life in Raleigh, this puts a smile upon my face.  Lot of folks from AR who I follow from the North Carolina area.

Jan 13, 2009 05:38 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Eleanor, Nice recap and plug for N.C. We'd like to vacation there this summer. Any suggestions?

Jan 13, 2009 06:36 AM
Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

Eleanor: Great list and great post.. Thanks for the recap. Great job everyone !

Jan 13, 2009 06:44 AM
Sandy McAlpine
RE/MAX EXECUTIVE - Cornelius, NC
Search Lake Norman Homes For Sale - Lake Norman NC

thanks for the recap! I love it! My business is also picking up as well. I have had showings on most of my listings, calls from buyers and more! I am so excited that spring is around the corner

Jan 13, 2009 08:02 AM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

THANK YOU so much for your kind words, and for featuring one of my posts. I sincerely appreciate your attention and your kindness... very much!

Jan 13, 2009 08:24 AM
Teresa Harris
Lake Real Estate, LLC - Denver, NC
Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte

Well what can I say but...we rock! Congratulations to all the ones on the list and thank you for pointing this out Eleanor!!

Jan 13, 2009 02:01 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

wow great job NC neighbors!  Congrats on all the features and keep providing those great posts :)

Jan 13, 2009 04:00 PM
Bobby Wallace
Vacant Land Solutions - Charleston, SC
Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!

Hey Eleanor - Congratulations on a GREAT review; there are some talented folks in NC.

I appreciate you,

Bobby Wallace

Jan 13, 2009 09:13 PM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

Eleanor - Add another feature to the list!  Great overview, thanks for including my post.  I had missed at least a few of these...

Jan 13, 2009 11:39 PM
Jay Williams
Greenville, NC - Greenville, NC
Mortgage Loan Officer - Getting You The Right Loan

Eleanor, thank you for taking the time to identify for us these interesting and varied post. This illustrates what many of us know, that North Carolina is a great place with wonderful people.

Many thanks for identifying one of my post. I feel honored.

Jay

Jan 14, 2009 09:54 AM
Dave Park
Advantage Inspection Raleigh - Raleigh, NC
"The Maverick Builder"

Eleanor,

Good Stuff!  We are truly blessed to be in the economic environment that surrounds North Carolina.  While we all at times feel the stress and pressure of financial situations, we can be assured that our economy is not short on ideas, innovation, and sharing.

Attitude is the vision that we use to see if the glass is 1/2 empty or 1/2 full.  Passion can only fill the glass so high and sharing success can pop the top!

2008 was a super year for business and we believe that 2009 will create opportunities that will bring success to everyone around us. 

Thanks for your post!

Maverick Rules!

Jan 21, 2009 10:13 AM