The closest I've ever gotten to a "real" ghost town was the 2 part Brady Bunch episode where some of them ended up locked in jail. I'm a big history fan and love to look at old photos and think about the lives these (usually unsmiling) people led on a daily basis. I came across an interesting blo
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06/28/2009
Many months ago I expressed my frustration with Congress and HUD when legislation was passed to do away with downpayment assistance programs such as the Ameridream program. Those of us who have been in the industry for a while worked with many of these programs under names such as Nehemiah, HART,
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06/28/2009
Many months ago I expressed my frustration with Congress and HUD when legislation was passed to do away with downpayment assistance programs such as the Ameridream program. Those of us who have been in the industry for a while worked with many of these programs under names such as Nehemiah, HART,
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06/28/2009
Unlike many people who have "normal" jobs, Realtors work odd (and long) hours. Many times 7 days a week. We are able to conduct business from just about any location....pretty much where ever we happen to be at the moment. I have an "office" office, as well as a home office, but honestly? My "of
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06/26/2009
An interesting question was posted over on Trulia this afternoon. It comes from "Annoyed" who found out her listing agent refused to show a buyer her house. Buyer told Listing agent she was working with another agent who was on vacation so she wanted Listing agent to show the house. Listing agent
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06/22/2009
You have to follow the rules too. And by "rules", I don't just mean Code of Ethics and MLS regulations, I mean the LAWS as set forth by your State's Department of Licensing. I've been fortunate to work with a few really great "powerhouse" REO listers in the last year. They have huge volume, but s
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06/20/2009
I love my birthday! In fact, I think I may actually be the most obnoxious birthday person I know. It's a flaw. I accept it and am unwilling to "work on it". So I actually had to think twice about scheduling an appointment with first time home buyers on my birthday (which by the way is June 14
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06/19/2009
I'm fortunate to have a very short commute to the office every day. I think it's somewhere around 3 miles each way. But in that short 10 minute time frame I seem to see the darnedest things! Last year, after popping in the Maple Valley Market, I came outside to see this ....definitely one of th
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06/18/2009
"It is the month of June, The month of leaves and roses When pleasant sights salute the eyes,And pleasant scents the noses."- N.P. Willis The month of June is not typically as glorious as this we have been experiencing weather wise. Summer does not not officially begin for another 10 days or s
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06/11/2009
It's a line from one of my husband's and my favorite movies "A Few Good Men" starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson. So many lines from this movie have stuck with me, and although this one was delivered by "the bad guy", it came to mind a few weeks ago after writing an offer for a client. Here a
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06/07/2009
