All week (and a little before) people were talking about 'Black Friday'. Why is the day after Thanksgiving called Black Friday? I realize its a term that has been used for years. I also realize that it is the Friday that follows Thanksgiving. This 'Black Friday' can be as early as November 23r
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11/28/2008
When I'm not posting about annoying songs or basketball tournaments , I post about Real Estate. For those of you following me, you have read quite a few tips on marketing. Most recently, I posted these two topics regarding your marketing efforts. Most importantly, track your results, find your
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11/25/2008
I just received word that there will be a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on December 5th and 6th. They need at least 12 teams to register. Based on the turnout from the last 3 on 3 tournament in Frisco Square this should be a good event and worth participating in. Where - Dallas Texins (13900 No
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11/24/2008
Yesterday, my wife (Andrea) and I had lunch together. Typically, we are unable to have lunch because she is caught up in meetings or can't take a full hour (the life of a VP). Anyway, we thought some chicken sandwiches sounded good. And of course if you think Chicken Sandwich, you have to thin
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11/20/2008
Because we tend to place marketing priorities on the back burner when things are busy, the game of catch-up puts us in a position of expecting too much, too quickly when we finally get around to implementing our marketing plans. You have heard the age-old expression that 'Rome was not built in a
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11/19/2008
There is good news and bad news with regard to this key to marketing. The good news is there is no lack of choices when it comes to marketing. The alternatives are numerous. I've mentioned the options in a previous post, but will list some of them again for those that were not following at the
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11/18/2008
It was announced earlier this week that Citigroup has initiated a plan to place foreclosures on hold. They are implementing a similar plan as Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley Chase, and Wachovia (soon to be Wells Fargo). This moratorium will affect properties that are in foreclosure and properties t
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11/14/2008
As 2009 gets close and 2008 comes to an endr, I am having to review my 2008 goals and achievements. Luckily I do this each quarter, so its not as time consuming as it could be. Not only do you need to review your goals, but also your marketing statistics. What worked? What didn't? In order to
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11/13/2008
Sharing a thought from my friend Elizabeth Ramsey Golden - Huntsville, ALWhile my family was eating dinner, we were also watching the evening news. Of course, it was the usual doom and gloom over the economy. I was just about to turn it off, when they reported that 25% of lower income people ar
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11/13/2008
Attention TAMB Members!! All Mortgage Brokers and their Loan Originators are invited to attend the 5th Annual Networking Parting that is sponsored by TAMB. This is a FREE event held on December 15th from 6:30 - 9:30 @ Sheraton DFW Grand Hotel - 4440 West John Carpenter Freeway - Irving, TX 75
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11/10/2008
