real estate: Real Estate Tax email going around.
- 07/17/08 02:32 AM
The following is an email I received from a friend. It speculates as to what will happen with Real Estate related taxes depending upon who is elected. Again I will stress that it is shear speculation.
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real estate: Matt Lauer Lying to the Public.
- 07/17/08 12:24 AM
Seconds ago I just heard Matt Lauer on the Today Show refer to "The Misery Index" and he said the phrase was coined to apply to the period of time when President Clinton Just inherited the previous administrations financial whoas. BS, I would like Matt Lauer to produce one single printed comment to that effect from that period of time. Those of us who have been around a while know that the Misery Index came with the Carter years when we had 17% interest on home loans, gas lines, and our farmers were struggling because of the Carter Administrations "no oil, … (9 comments)
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real estate: Why Own a house when you can own HISTORY?
- 07/15/08 08:08 AM
Why own a house when you can own a Historic Home. This home was built on this location 125 years ago. It is one of the oldest homes in our fair City and most certainly one of the most dreamed of homes by those who have had the pleasure to walk through it. Just look at that 3 story tower that houses the Master Bedroom at the top and tell me you can not imagine it being YOUR bedroom. This awesome structure has many upgrades including central air and electrical updates. While the interior is currently set for retail it still … (2 comments)
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real estate: Another Minot North Dakota Attraction
- 07/14/08 02:03 PM
Sure, every town has a library but I would pit our small town library against any in the nation.
From the most advanced Childrens library I have ever seen to the ever expanding multi-media materials available to all, this is a GREAT library. Let me invite you to check them out by clicking HERE.
There are so many good reasons to love living in Minot ND and our public library is certainly one of the best. In addition to being one of the most resouseful libraries it would also have to rank right up there as one of the most … (2 comments)
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real estate: Rockin The Bakken!
- 07/13/08 03:03 PM
Don't you wish this was your family photo? These two old Norwegian brothers struck oil in 52 and are making more millionaires in North Dakota today then anyone would ever believe.
I decided to investigate how the biggest oil find of the century (or ever) became known as "The Bakken Formation". Well meet Henry and Harry Bakken along with ?? their mom??. For the almost kinda sorta fascinating story click on the logo below:
What caught my attention is somewhere in the article (part 1 or 2) is that this oil is 2 miles down. Now how did these … (1 comments)
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real estate: Hang Out With Our Dik Dik!
- 07/11/08 05:47 AM
When talking about BIG attractions there is nothing like our Dik Dik. Hang with the animals in Minot. Visit The Roosevelt Park Zoo and see our Dik Dik this weekend or any day the Zoo is open. Our Dik Dik is only 2' long (average) so it's not the worlds biggest Dik Dik but for many it's the only Dik Dik they may ever see! The Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii) is a small antelope native to Eastern Africa and one of four species of dik-dik antelope. For more information on the Kirks Dik Dik visit the Roosevelt Park Zoo in person or at their website.
Bob … (8 comments)
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real estate: HOORAY! It's the 1st day of Summer... Again!
- 07/10/08 12:37 AM
For my 6 year old son and I it's kind of like the First day of summer... again.
On Memorial Day my son, Timmothy (Yes I named my son Timmothy Timm) was entertaining himself by balancing on a 3-1/2' retaining wall. Yes he lost his balance, yes he broke his arm (elbow), yes his cast comes off TODAY, Hooray! I have to note that it was his right arm and he is also right handed.
I can't wait to throw ball with him, ride bike again, teach him golf, let him ride his new scooter and all those things a 6 … (3 comments)
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real estate: North America's Largest Scandinavian Festival
- 07/08/08 08:46 AM
One thing well worth blogging about within Minot North Dakota is an event called The Norsk Hostfest. The Scandinavion heritage of this area is emphesised through out the Minot community but this event in particular brings us visiters from all around the World. This event is much like the State Fair in the manor that it hosts many top billing stars over the 10 day period of celebration. Also it is held on the North Dakota State Fair Grounds. The only thing missing is the carnavil rides. However the carnavil atmosphere is present as venders bring, make, and sell their items … (0 comments)
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real estate: Minot North Dakota's Scandinavian Heritage Park
- 07/08/08 08:39 AM
The Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot North Dakota is a must see if you are in Minot North Dakota or even just passing through. This park is relatively new and expanding but you will be amazed at all it contains. Located close to the heart of Minot it is like an oasis in the middle of the city. Rich in heritage it is a delight to walk through (even if you are German like myself). We last visited the park on Sunday when my 8 year old daughter insisted we go back and visit again. I hope you enjoy the virtual … (0 comments)
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real estate: I Need Virtual Tour Help, PLEASE.
- 07/07/08 02:33 PM
I consider myself a computer "Geek" in many areas but I readily admit I know absolutely nothing about Video Tours. I am such a neophyte that I've not even seen a video tour until about 10 minutes ago. I just assumed a video tour was one of us walking through a home with a video camera, saving it as an mpeg (that's a type of file for those that are even more lost then me) and posting it on the MLS. Heading off totally ignorant I dug out my old VCR camera and did a walk through one of my listings. I … (1 comments)
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real estate: OPEN HOUSE, Thursday July 10th.
- 07/06/08 12:41 AM
OPEN HOUSE, Thursday July 10th from 6:30 to 7:00PM.
MLS# 20080919Bedrooms 4 (1-non-Egress)A Great home in a Great neighborhood! SW Minot just a few blocks from the newly remodeled Arrowhead Shopping Center. Close to school and several churches. Spacious rooms, finished basement, Central Air plus a built-in whole home air cleaner. Nice brick fireplace with a good blower system to save money on your heat bills. Ton's of appliances included. Lot's of storage through-out the home.
Life is GOOD in Minot ND with personal economic prosperity going through the roof. Employers are looking for anyone willing to work! The oil boom has … (1 comments)
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real estate: Oil is making millionaires in North Dakota!
- 06/30/08 01:28 PM
For months now I've been telling you that there is more oil under North Dakota then in Saudi Arabia. I'm sure that the typical response out there is "yea right". Please take a look at the article this link leads to: Rocken The Bakken . Note this quote: "The U.S. Geological Survey calls (the Bakken Formation) the largest continuous oil accumulation it has ever assessed. Also note the deep blue box with related articles in the bottom left corner.
So once again I say send us your poor and down trodden, we have more high paying jobs open then North Dakotians … (4 comments)
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real estate: SEX & LAUGHTER
- 06/29/08 12:51 AM
We all know that sex seems to be used to sell everything. I've seen several posts on Active Rain this last week about being "sexy" in Real Estate and of course my favorite was the post with the Hottie that came with the house (even if one contributer deemed her demonic looking").
But what about those of us that aren't so hot (anymore). Now when I walk past a mirror I wonder "How did that happen?". Every day I declare I'm going to get that American Gladiator body back (yea that will happen right after my hair grows back).
On to laughter! I've … (10 comments)
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real estate: Canvas Garage, Poof - Gone with the Wind!
- 06/27/08 03:03 PM
10 years ago, 06/10/2018
About this time last year I purchased one of those car canopy's you can pick up for about $100.00 and then for about another $75.00 you can purchase the sides kit. I was having some work done on my home which included removing my little old garage that was obviously made for a model T. With the loss of the garage I needed someplace to put the tons of useless stuff I've collected over the years and should throw out. If you are a rummage sale addict like myself you understand. Well I certainly could not throw out … (2 comments)
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real estate: I've Got 41 Solid Leads For You!
- 06/26/08 02:47 PM
Have you ever received that phone call? I've had many from various lead generators. The first time it happened I signed up... got nothing. Yesterday I received one from someone claiming to be from Google or Yahoo, can't remember which. I told the young lady I was way to busy. With the Oil Boom here and the Minot Air Force Base expansion I was not stretching the truth. I hardly have time to go to bed lately. I miss sleep and my family. Anyway the young lady got very upset "You mean if a customer walked into your office right now … (9 comments)
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real estate: Prepairing a Fixer-Upper???
- 06/26/08 01:50 PM
When you are going to list a Fixer-Upper how much work should you put into it? I am listing a house that 6 months ago, before the Oil Boom here, would have listed for about $40,000.. Today, thanks to the Oil Boom and the expansion of The Minot Air Force Base, this house will sell for double that. The owners of the house are not "Handyman" type of people so the house is in some disrepair and they want to sell it "As Is". As their agent I have been over there several times this week to do yard work and … (6 comments)
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real estate: FREE SEO, A correction/update to yesterdays post.
- 06/26/08 02:29 AM
Yesterday I made a post titled DO IT YOURSELF SEO (Search Engine Optimization) . It did not include instructions and the first site listed has changed it's agenda. I have corrected all this and now I think you will find it much more useful. I will continue to add to that post so if you are interested in SEO please check yesterdays post occasionally for updates.
Thanks, Bob.
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real estate: Piracy, Microsoft, $1,000,000.00 Reward, BSA
- 06/21/08 12:54 AM
In my last posting I talked about my friend and step-father who is the North Dakota director of SCORE. I want to share a story he told me about BSA (Business Software Alliance). This story is a little vague as he was unable to tell me any details because that would be against SCORE policy.
A client was in the process of setting up their own business and decided to report their current employer to BSA in hopes of receiving a million dollar reward that would then be used to help start their own business and of course crush their competition. … (0 comments)
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real estate: Why is it Smokin HOT in North Dakota!!!
- 04/26/08 01:09 AM
When 100 people are asked to describe North Dakota in one word or less the typical response is "Cold". That is about to change to "GOLD", Black Gold as they say and Jed's about to be a millionaire. I am a Realtor in Minot North Dakota. My website is www.minothome.com and I have a lot of information there about the area. This new oil strike is said to contain more oil then Saudi Arabia! The little City of Minot, population 35,000, is expected to double within the next 5 years. All the big oil companies are moving in PLUS the Minot Air … (0 comments)
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The following is an email I received from a friend. It speculates as to what will happen with Real Estate related taxes depending upon who is elected. Again I will stress that it is shear speculation.
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