ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2013 

ActiveRain Points System The ActiveRain points system is sometimes confusing for new and old members. Brad MacKenzie has published this blog to answer some questions about points. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Brad. Active Rain point system and ...
07/23/2013
Keep Up In the Rain! ActiveRain has announced current updates. You may wish to check this list so you will be up to date on ActiveRain happenings. Watch for the new Profile Pages that will be coming in August.ActiveRain just released a bunch of fixes today without any downtime to you.  Our missio...
07/23/2013
Are you flipping houses?  If not, why not? A rising real estate market is the best time to purchase homes to fix up and flip.  As real estate professionals review their business plans during their mid-year audit, it is time for many to add the purchase and sale of real estate as an objective.  Oh...
07/22/2013
Children being injured by falling TVs   Most of us have not had the experience of a TV falling from a counter or chest but over 200,000 U.S. children have gone to emergency rooms with injuries suffered from falling TVs. Most of the injuries are to children under 5 years old. Head and neck injurie...
07/22/2013
Carefully control your credit inquiries Mortgage loan professional Kathy Sheehan provides some excellent advice for home buyers that are using mortgage financing. It is always best to limit credit inquiries. Also, do not make any major purchases until after settlement. Please go to the original b...
07/22/2013
Finding a market niche Many real estate professionals struggle to find a market niche that will lead them to greater success. Luxury marketing experts Ron and Alexandra Seigel share an inspiring story about eliminating naked popcorn.  Have you found your niche? Do not copy others. Find something ...
07/22/2013
When to purchase furniture for a newly purchased home... Clarksville real estate professional Debbie Reynolds shares some sound advice for home buyers. Defer the purchase of new furniture or any other major purchasers until after the settlement. Mortgage lenders will be checking the credit just b...
07/21/2013
Pat Kennedy's favorite blogs from last week Last week's favorites is a great idea for a weekly blog. I had missed some of the blogs on Pat's list. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Pat. Have an outstanding week. Well, it's been a fun and busy week h...
07/21/2013
10 Things That Can Reduce The Value Of Your Home San Diego real estate professional William Johnson has provided a list of things that can reduce the value of a home. This information is good for home sellers in any market area. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that wi...
07/21/2013
Facebook Voice Messaging Chandler, AZ real estate professional Amy Jones provides a lesson on how to use Facebook Voice Messaging. This is a great feature for staying in contact with family, friends and clients. Please go to the original blog if you wish to leave comments that will be seen by Amy...
07/21/2013