real estate agent: A Unique Web Site: Worlds' Most Interactive Museum
- 04/03/09 03:21 AM
It's Friday and I have some new real estate data to report, for another city in the Daytona Beach area, but I'm on the run today and won't have time to lay it all out in a professional manner until tonight. So I thought I'd help you all start your morning with something fascinating and fun with this worldwide interactive media map. Now you can keep yourself entertained while I'm out working :oP Or you can enjoy the Port Orange 1st Quarter real estate data I've already posted, and I'll post the South Daytona real estate info for you tonight. Not … (7 comments)
real estate agent: Port Orange Real Estate: 1st Quarter Listings and Sales Report
- 03/30/09 06:34 PM
I'm a few days early to be starting the first quarter real estate reports for Volusia County for 2009, but due to the improving market in most Volusia County cities, I wanted to go ahead and get started with the Port Orange real estate statistics. Being that a large portion of my real estate sales are listed and sold in Port Orange, I decided to start there, for my 1st Quarter Listings and Sales Review for 2009. And I've tried a different method of calculating the data this time. The first chart provides greater detail, and a better overview of the … (2 comments)
real estate agent: Unethical? Inconsiderate? With Web 2.0 & Blogging, The REALTOR® Code of Ethics Needs to Change
- 03/28/09 10:59 PM
This post is probably preaching to the choir for most of our Active Rain members, and for that I am glad. I believe that 99.9% of the members here on Active Rain are great bloggers and a good fit, as I recently blogged in my post about the pieces of the Active Rain puzzle. But I just found a comment on one of my blogs that is a perfect indication of someone who is a piece of a different puzzle. I'm writing this blog post as an example for Active Rain newbies, and/or for those who are new to the world … (149 comments)
real estate agent: Are You Properly Plugged In? Real Estate and Social Networking Groups
- 03/25/09 03:49 PM
So many of us have widgets in our blog side bars that show the many social networking groups in which we've joined. But do we really use all those groups? I'll be the first to admit that I do not. The one I use most frequently is Facebook, and that's just because I kick butt in the Pirates: Rule the Caribbean plug-in. (Anyone want to join my crew? Arrr Mateys!) OK. So this is not going to be a deep, philosophical post about why we should be doing more online social networking. I'm going to keep it simple. So here it … (8 comments)
real estate agent: Trulia Real Estate Questions: (part 2) Is This the New Floor Call.... NO!
- 03/21/09 09:59 AM
This blog post is addressed to both real estate professionals, and real estate consumers. I hope it answers questions, brings enlightenment, and causes everyone to really think about the direction the real estate industry is taking, and how our current actions are directing that future. Yesterday I blogged about the huge difference in the types of questions being asked on Trulia now, as opposed to those that were asked in the past, and I included examples in that post. To be honest, I'm suspicious of these new questions, although I have given some partial answers. But as REALTORS®, I believe … (5 comments)
real estate agent: Trulia Real Estate Questions: Is This the New Floor Call?
- 03/19/09 07:00 PM
I have a question about the Trulia real estate questions, for other REALTORS® and real estate professionals. First of all, many of us have been answering real estate questions on Trulia for a long time. And the questions have primarily been for the benefit of real estate buyers and sellers who didn't understand the real estate process. But lately, the questions have been different. A little while ago, I read a post by Richard Weisser, a REALTOR® in Georgia, who wrote a rant post, questioning How is it possible that real estate buyers still do not understand agency? Unfortunately, he marked … (10 comments)
real estate agent: Short Sales and Foreclosures
- 03/09/09 05:36 PM
I was just reading a blog post by a REALTOR® who has a listing that is a short sale property. This agent was upset with a buyers' agent who had submitted an offer on the short sale listing, and was now complaining about the lack of response from the bank, and the banks' refusal to sign the standard real estate forms that real estate agents' are generally required to include with every offer. It was the opinion of this listing agent that the buyers' agent was lazy and just didn't want to "work hard for a living". I beg to differ! … (21 comments)
real estate agent: Deflation Nation: How to Be A Seller When No One Wants to Buy
- 03/09/09 03:28 PM
I'm in the process of writing a blog on Short Sales and Foreclosures. But I saved it in "Draft" mode so I could take some time to think for a bit. I do that quite frequently. I have to kind of let the thoughts run through the process in my mind before I can continue. So while my Short Sales and Foreclosures post is still "processing", I decided to read some other blog posts by some of my favorite bloggers. And I found the following post by Janet Guilbault. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I decided to just "re-blog" Janets' post … (3 comments)
real estate agent: Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009: What do Bike Week and Real Estate Have in Common?
- 03/04/09 02:19 PM
It's that time again. It's Bike Week in Daytona Beach! And it's not too late for you to join us. We still have a good 5 days left. Be sure to click on the numerous links on the site, to find the origins of Bike Week, and how to get the ultimate ride on The Loop. If you've never been to Bike Week in Daytona Beach, you don't know what you're missing... really! There's nothing else like it. If you enjoy the party scenes of Main Street, there are plenty of bars, bands, booze, and scantily clad women to be found. … (8 comments)
real estate agent: Daytona Beach Shores Houses and Condos for Sale
- 03/03/09 02:48 PM
If you're interested in buying real estate in Daytona Beach Shores, this is a great time to buy! The Daytona Beach real estate market seems to be stabilizing and there are lots of great real estate buys to be found. In the last few days, I've written a couple of blog posts about some fun things to do in Daytona Beach Shores. You can read those here... Home Buyers and Residents of Daytona Beach Shores, Let's Have Some Fun? Real Estate Buyers and Residents of Daytona Beach Shores, Let's Have Some More Fun! Now for those of you who would like … (2 comments)
real estate agent: Real Estate Buyers and Visitors of Daytona Beach Shores, Let's Have Some MORE Fun!
- 02/28/09 09:58 PM
Daytona Beach Shores real estate buyers and residents who are looking for fun things to do in this beautiful city, read the blog below. Now this is fun! Before I get started, let me say that I'm a REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®. We have 8 offices in Volusia County. So if you want to buy a house or condo in Daytona Beach Shores, call or e-mail Lisa Hill. Now let's focus on the fun stuff! Last weekend while I was driving around Daytona Beach Shores, enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I stopped and took photos of this quaint … (6 comments)
real estate agent: Home Buyers and Residents of Daytona Beach Shores, Let's Have Some Fun!
- 02/24/09 10:34 AM
Daytona Beach Shores real estate buyers and residents who are looking for fun things to do in this beautiful city, read the blog below. Now this is fun! Before I get started, let me say that I'm a REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®. We have 8 offices in Volusia County. So if you want to buy a house or condo in Daytona Beach Shores, call or e-mail Lisa Hill. Now let's focus on the fun stuff! Arrr Mateys. Thar's fun to be had herrre! For any home owner who has lived in an area for a while, there's a … (2 comments)
real estate agent: Pulling Back the Curtain. A Behind the Scenes Look at the Real Estate Business
- 02/23/09 07:44 AM
As a REALTOR®, it's easy to forget that the public doesn't always know how we get paid and/or how the real estate business works. They don't see what happens behind the curtain. So I'm pulling back the curtain. I believe the consumer might enjoy learning about the hidden part of the real estate transaction, and at times, just how much can be hanging by a thread. Hopefully, you'll enjoy learning about the process behind the process. To keep this as simple as possible, I'll start by stating that REALTORS® are not employees. We're Independent Contractors. We don't get a W-2, with … (6 comments)
real estate agent: You Want to Sell Your House? Price it Right!
- 02/20/09 10:47 AM
As a REALTOR®, I frequently have the unpleasant job of having to provide information to real estate buyers and/or sellers that is not what they want to hear. It seems that lately I've had this happen more than usual. Now I admit, I work primarily with real estate sellers. And of course I work with the buyers for my listings. I find these buyers through my marketing plan. But I don't generally work as a buyer's agent. Although, Florida law now instructs all real estate buyers and sellers to automatically assume that the agent they contact is operating as a Transaction … (8 comments)
real estate agent: Real Estate: Congressional Stimulus Bill and Tax Credits for Home Buyers
- 02/12/09 02:07 AM
For everyone who has been waiting to purchase real estate, while pinning your hopes on the empty promises our government has been making, it's time to get off the fence. Yes, there are other bailouts in addition to the one that's addressed in this post, but if this is the indicator of how the others will be handled, they'll either reach the same pathetic conclusion... or they'll be dropped altogether. Follow this link for a short update on the Congressional Stimulous Bill and the original bill regarding the Tax Credits for Home Buyers program. Information provided by Lenn Harley. For further … (3 comments)
real estate agent: Money As Debt
- 02/01/09 05:55 PM
I've been meaning to share this video about money, loans, mortgages, banking, and the entire system with you all, for a few weeks now. To be honest, the first time I watched it, some parts blew my mind. This video completely, and interestingly, explains just why our country is in the situations it's in. Our banking and lending systems are the most backwards systems I've ever seen! Here's a quote from the video. "All debts paid off, leaves society with no money." Yep. It's true. The following sentence in the video is "We are totally dependent on continually renewed bank credit … (11 comments)
real estate agent: Volusia County Real Estate Listings vs Sales Review for 2008
- 01/26/09 03:47 PM
Being a REALTOR® can be a tough job. Especially when everyone who wants to sell real estate, or buy real estate, wants to hear some good news about the real estate market. Unfortunately, for the last couple of years, the one answer that everyone wants to hear, is not the answer I've been able to give them. Last year, I posted a blog with a chart that showed the real estate market statistics for 2000-2007. << Follow the link to view that data. And now it's time for the 2008 year-end real estate review for Volusia County. The following chart shows … (2 comments)
real estate agent: CFL Light Bulbs and Mercury in Your Home
- 01/19/09 04:26 PM
As a REALTOR®, I feel that it's a large part of my job, to look out for, and educate my clients, and potential clients about anything relating to their homes, or any real estate they may be buying or selling. In light of this sense of duty, I felt an obligation to share what I know about the new CFL light bulbs that are supposed to be more environmentally friendly than the ones we've been using for our entire lives (pretty much). I don't know if everyone is aware of the fact that the new CFL light bulbs contain mercury. I've … (19 comments)
real estate agent: Welcome Active Rain Newbies. Now Learn Your Web 2.0 Fast!
- 01/12/09 05:52 AM
New to Active Rain? Welcome! We love to see new "sprouts" around here. All it takes is a little (Active) Rain before you bloom and flourish. And this post is for our technologically challenged sprouts. So let's get started right away. In the past week, I think I've read at least 20 blog posts, all by new Rainers who were excited about the "new" experience of social networking. ???? Whoa! We have some work to do! If you don't know what Web 2.0 means, may I suggest that you learn ASAP!? But I'll make this easy for you. You're about … (28 comments)
real estate agent: DON'T BLAME THE AMERICAN CONSUMER FOR THE STATE OF THE HOUSING MARKET OR THE ECONOMY.
- 01/03/09 01:54 PM
The pure statistics shown above show a clear trend to a declining market. Numbers don't lie. WHAT DID THEY KNOW AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT? How many consumers knew that the securitization of mortgages was going to cause a meltdown at Fannie Mae??? Very few. Why did Fannie and Freddie lower their standards to purchase Sub-Prime and Alt-A mortgages that would reset in 2-3 years?? Did Fannie and Freddie warn the consumers buying homes in 2003-2005 that home prices could implode once the price got too high for the average American consumer to qualify for the price, even with … (6 comments)
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It's Friday and I have some new real estate data to report, for another city in the Daytona Beach area, but I'm on the run today and won't have time to lay it all out in a professional manner until tonight. So I thought I'd help you all start your morning with something fascinating and fun with this worldwide interactive media map. Now you can keep yourself entertained while I'm out working :oP Or you can enjoy the Port Orange 1st Quarter real estate data I've already posted, and I'll post the South Daytona real estate info for you tonight.
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