real estate: Can you help me spend my money?
- 08/27/07 04:50 PM
I would love some feedback from the seasoned pros on Active Rain as to which is the smartest way they've used their money to promote themselves. Was it ads in the local paper, Internet, shopping carts, giveaways? I am at a place right now where I want to use some money for promoting myself, but being new means I don't have tons to throw around. I know that I have to spend money to make money. Any help would be greatly appreciated. … (6 comments)
real estate: Closing day for escrow, or is it?
- 08/16/07 03:14 PM
Well, today I was suppose to close escrow on a property. All the paperwork had been completed when I got a call this morning from the other agent saying we need an addendum taking one of the buyers off of the contract! What?! Apparantly the lender didn't want one of the 2 buyers listed on the contract because he was not essential to the loan. And they waited until today because...? So instead of enjoying a nice glass of wine and putting up my feet, I am in limbo hoping that this sale actually does go through tomorrow and not fall … (2 comments)
real estate: Any Recourse for Buyers in Sonoma?
- 08/14/07 05:01 PM
I have friends who bought a house that just closed last week. It was an "as is" sale that was a foreclosure. This week when they ripped up the carpet to replace it, they found that the subfloors were mostly ruined by urine saturation and need to be replaced. Do they have any recourse or do they just have to deal with it? … (4 comments)
real estate: Waiting to Exhale in Sonoma
- 08/13/07 06:30 PM
Two days to go until the close of escrow on a property I listed. Crossing my fingers that all the hard work will come to fruition. With the way the banks are reining in loans and tightening policies, I won't breath a sigh of relief until it records. Anyone else feel the crunch? Jane … (3 comments)
real estate: Sonoma Barrier Free Playground Starting to Take Shape
- 08/06/07 05:16 PM
The parents and community members who were working on the new barrier free playground at the site of the Sonoma Charter School could see their efforts start to take form. A lot of progress was made yesterday on the main structure. This project, named the Harmony playground (for children of all abilities and ages), has been funded mostly by donations and erected by parents and volunteers from around the community. All Sonoma Valley residents and residents from other cities will be able to enjoy the benefits of this park during non school hours. Ribbon cutting is set to take place August 30th. Here are some pictures … (1 comments)
real estate: Sonoma Salute to the Arts
- 08/05/07 05:57 PM
Locals and tourists flocked Sonoma to enjoy a weekend of art, wine, music and food in the Sonoma Plaza this weekend. The 22nd annual Salute to the Arts was held in the Sonoma Plaza, offering artwork from local artists, wine tastings, live music, food booths and local chefs giving cooking demonstrations. Salue to the Arts raises money for local non-profit art and sultural organizations and funds scholarships for graduating seniors. As a local, I always enjoy these weekends for strolling through the Plaza, running into friends and soaking up the culture of Sonoma. Good times. Come and join me sometime!
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real estate: Barrier Free Playground in Sonoma, CA
- 08/04/07 04:54 PM
Today my husband and I were part of the construction crew helping to erect a new "barrier free" playground going in at our daughters' school, the Sonoma Charter School. A barrier free playground is inclusive of chidren of all abilities. It is ramped to allow wheel chair access. It will be a place where children in Sonoma can converge and play together, no matter if they are running around or in a wheel chair. One of the students at SCS who is going into first grade is so excited at the prospect of being able to play with his friends. Last year he had to watch … (1 comments)
I would love some feedback from the seasoned pros on Active Rain as to which is the smartest way they've used their money to promote themselves. Was it ads in the local paper, Internet, shopping carts, giveaways? I am at a place right now where I want to use some money for promoting myself, but being new means I don't have tons to throw around. I know that I have to spend money to make money. Any help would be greatly appreciated. … (6 comments)
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