realtors: Toyota's Woes Continue
- 02/25/10 02:38 PM
Many of us have owned or currently own Toyota Automobiles. As Realtors, we need reliable vehicles, especially because we drive people around looking for houses. For years Toyota Automobiles were considered some of the most reliable vehicles, and then the current crisis happened. Were these issues that Toyota knew about but did not disclose? How long ago were they aware of them? So much has transpired since we first learned of the crisis. One Associated Press article has got my attention. I think you might find it intriguing also. It's about a man in St. Paul Minnesota who was incarcerated for … (2 comments)
realtors: Is it time for more stringent regulation in the real estate industry?
- 10/31/09 06:52 PM
This subject might not appeal to many real estate practitioners because none of us like regulations. However, with the barrage of misleading information out there, I wonder if our lawmakers are paying attention. After all, it was only in the recent past that we almost experience financial collapse. Were there co-conspirators from the real estate industry? Will we be on the radar screen in the foreseeable future? As a consequence of the aforementioned crisis, the current administration is taking measures to reform the way business is done in the financial industry. Yes, they are re-writing the rules of the game. Considering … (49 comments)
realtors: More Tax Credit in the works for homebuyers!
- 10/28/09 03:28 PM
Have you heard the latest on the $8000 First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit Program? Great news! Both chambers of Congress are considering bills to extend the deadline from November 30, 2009 to April 30, 2010. So for those who have been sitting on the fence for so long, here is another opportunity. In addition, there will be a a new credit of $6500 to homeowners who have owned their current home for 5 years or more. This is great news! Congress is actually encouraging investment. I urge all homeowners to take advantage of this program. Imagine the doors that this can open up for you. Consider the following: 1. Rental income … (3 comments)
realtors: Commentary: Albuquerque & Rio Rancho Real Estate
- 10/23/09 04:44 PM
Sunday’s Rio Rancho Journal reported in the article “Home Sales Continue To Rebound,” good news for the real estate market in both Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The September 2009 numbers for both cities were better than those for 2008…Click the below link for the article: Home Sales Continue To Rebound on Page 1 of October 17, 2009 issue of Rio Rancho Journal Section I am not sure that this article appropriately explains the current trend though. I think that comparing percentage change between our two cities is a bad idea. Should Albuquerque reflect a higher percentage change next month, would that … (2 comments)
realtors: Agent Websites, What Really Worked:
- 10/15/09 04:42 PM
This blog is written especially for those agents who like myself, got in the Real Estate Business, then soon realize that a website is critical piece of the equation. Not only do our competitors have them, they pay a fortune to build them in order to get potential clients. Two years ago I was inundated with marketing material from all sorts of Web Expert. From those that sold templates to those that wanted $5000 per month for 6 month to get me to become the top expert in my market. One thing I was certain about, a good website was … (4 comments)
realtors: Active Rain Helpful with Google Page Ranking
- 10/12/09 08:38 AM
Most REALTORS like myself aren't computer whizzes. As a result, we are prone to the agressive marketing by SEO companies that promise top Google Ranking if you sign up for their service. Well, I took the advice of my son Charles, who himself is a Computer Whiz. I signed up with Active Rain, and I started blogging. Today I am proud to say that if you do a Google Search on my name, it ranks at the top of the page. I have not paid a dime to any of these SEO marketers, and that's the result. My website, www.LloydMcKenzie.com … (5 comments)
realtors: Seeking Referral Partners
- 10/05/09 09:12 AM
This is an invitation to all Real Estate Professionals interested in becoming a part of a legitimate Referral Network If you meet the following criteria, please sign-up: 1. Agent and Brokers outside of Albuquerque or Rio Rancho New Mexico 2. Mortgage Brokers 3. Real Estate related contractors and service providers Please click on the appropriate link below: 1. Agents and Brokers: http://www.LloydMcKenzie.com/Agent-Referrals 2. Contractors and other Service Providers: http://www.LloydmcKenzie.com/Business-Partners Look forward to doing business with you … (2 comments)
realtors: Realtors who Help Our Military Families...Thank You
- 06/15/08 04:58 AM
The service that Realtors provide to our military families is invaluable. Sometimes it appears to go unnoticed, but I have had experience where things went awry just because the individual involved did not get the help of a Realtor soon enough. True story, I cannot give specifics about the individual but nonetheless you will understand. It happened in 2000. One of my subordinates received PCS orders to a base in Texas. She was so excited! It was her dream assignment. The one she had been waiting for all her Air Force career. It was to be a joint-spouse assignment (both military … (6 comments)
realtors: ALL SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL...PAY ATTENTION!
- 06/01/08 04:48 PM
My plans this afternoon were to basically read a few blogs, and then go hang out with the family; until I stumbled across Ross Quintana's Blog: "The Homeless in Spokane." Let me be frank, on the one hand I was moved by this blog, but I was embarassed by the feedback that it received from Active Rain members. So here is what I have decided to do: I invite you to checkout the link below: http://www.activerain.com/blogsview/352453/The-Homeless-in-Spokane; Listen, this is not unique to Spokane, Washington. All across the US there are people experiencing homelessness. I believe that we the more fortunate must show some humanity. Many of … (4 comments)
Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico are among the most stable real estate markets in the United States. This has caught the attention of the national media. As such, it is incumbent on local Realtors to provide information about our cities for those interested in investing, relocating, or visiting. My goal with this blog is to highlight issues or topics in real estate, and where appropriate apply them to the local markets.
Many of us have owned or currently own Toyota Automobiles. As Realtors, we need reliable vehicles, especially because we drive people around looking for houses. For years Toyota Automobiles were considered some of the most reliable vehicles, and then the current crisis happened. Were these issues that Toyota knew about but did not disclose? How long ago were they aware of them? So much has transpired since we first learned of the crisis. 
;)
;)
;)
