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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Margaret,

A big thank you for sharing this article.    I wish I was the feature fairy, hower I am going to suggest it to Carol Williams for her second chance Saturday.  A

Mar 19, 2020 10:51 AM #1
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Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

And the appearance of dolphins in the Venice Canal probably means less waste-infested waters... aside from the instinct of this highly intellectual mammals that something is out of normalcy that they checked the situation out.

Mar 19, 2020 11:01 AM #2
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Ingrid Pierson
HomeTown Realtors - Auburn, CA
Making Friends & Helping Friends with Real Estate

Thanks for sharing the article. It was informative.

Mar 19, 2020 11:04 AM #3
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Nina Hollander
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Charlotte/Ballantyne/Waxhaw/Fort Mill Realtor

Hello Margaret... we could all use some good news these days... thanks for the info and the article link.

Mar 19, 2020 11:21 AM #4
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Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Margaret Goss - I too want to suggest Carol Williams feature on Second Chance Saturday.

Mar 19, 2020 11:32 AM #5
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Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Margaret- I'm all for good news!!!  Thank you for sharing this. 

Mar 19, 2020 06:29 PM #7
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - I admit any title which includes Covid 19 has a tendency to pass when going through the blog roll(even those I follow like you) but I saw mention of this post in a comment by Ron and Alexandra Seigel in a comment thread so I am grateful to Alexandra for her praise-worthy words.  I agree.  

It reminds me once again that we each are dealt a deck of cards but how we "play" those cards definitely makes a big difference.  

Mar 20, 2020 12:02 PM #8
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Mentally, we all need some good news right about now, Margaret Goss ... you provide comfort and hope.  Something certainly in short measure currently ... thank you!

Gene

Mar 20, 2020 01:38 PM #9
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Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Good news is always welcome. Too bad the news can't seem to give it more air time!

Mar 20, 2020 08:20 PM #10
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Margaret Goss good news is always welcomed ..... and I heard about #15 ...

Mar 21, 2020 06:00 AM #11
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Margaret Goss ,

What an excellent post..positive facts..thank you for sharing the article. We are not out of the woods but we will get there! 

Mar 21, 2020 06:06 AM #12
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Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

 Margaret Goss 

More good news, More Than 82,000 Have Recovered from Coronavirus

Your post is so important, definitely should be featured.  
Thank you for excellent research and facts.  
A voice of reason that stands out.

Mar 21, 2020 06:08 AM #13
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
& Host of Postcards From Success Podcast

I found and shared that blog, thank you so much for sharing the positive vs. the doom & gloom. Good on ya!

Mar 21, 2020 07:16 AM #14
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Christine Wade
Christine Wade - Townsend, MT
Operations Strategist

Margaret,

That all sounds promising, thanks for sharing...and pre-facing it with his credentials.

Mar 21, 2020 07:50 AM #15
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Choices

 Thanks for sharing. While I know there is a real threat, I do believe the news media loves to hype things up and instill fear in people.

During these times, I am encouraging people to be mindful of how much news they take in and focus on what we are grateful for. In fact, I encourage everyone to stop and literally speak out loud the things they are grateful for. This is something I do every morning when I get up.

Wishing you all peace and calm in the storm, and may our lives return to normal quickly.

Mar 21, 2020 08:18 AM #16
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA

Glad for all the progress, but realistically it's getting worse before it gets better.

Mar 21, 2020 08:48 AM #17
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Beth Paterson
Reverse Mortgages SIDAC, LLC, NMLS #1790592 - Saint Paul, MN
CRMP, NMLS #342859

Thanks for sharing the "good news" about the virus. It's encouraging.

Mar 21, 2020 09:01 AM #18
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

I did read this somewhere else, but appreciate your post too. We've got to focus on the positive. 

Mar 21, 2020 11:19 AM #19
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Thank you for sharing this, Margaret. We need positive news these days in the midst of all the bad news. I'm glad to see this was featured, hopefully to be followed in the coming days by more good news. We certainly have a ways to go here in the US, with more changes every day.

Jeff

Mar 21, 2020 11:23 AM #20
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John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

There's also the simple malaria pill that has shown proven results to eliminate the virus in a test of 40 adults in southern France.  I think the FDA needs to release any of these drugs ASAP.

Mar 21, 2020 11:39 AM #21
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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Thank you for some promissing news for a change...

Happy Saturday and be safe Margaret Goss 

Mar 21, 2020 11:53 AM #22
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We are now in Day #6 of the 15 days . At the end of those , we will learn what the updated strategy is 

Mar 21, 2020 12:10 PM #23
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Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon Margaret. There is some positive news here but I still think we are in for a very long haul.

Mar 21, 2020 12:30 PM #24
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Margaret, that is good information.

What I really like is when a need is exposed, people of all kinds respond.

In this case the alphabet soup of experts are all developing solutions that the report reveals pertain to specific situations. So, they are not all eventing the same wheel.

Even I have been hard at work in regards to prevention. My discoveries, although I lack the soup of letters after my name, actually present solutions for problems real estate agent have voiced every year. Solutions to long lived historic problems  and prevention of cyclical problems like the seasonal flu....when needs are exposed people rise to the call.

It's Exciting.

But there will always be those who will get on a cruise ship. The rest will understand THEY are responsible for their good health and take the actions needed.

I bet the genius's on Active Rain are all at work, ready to take their genius for a public walk as soon as the lock down is over.

Mar 21, 2020 12:50 PM #25
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Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 480-966-9353 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Margaret, thanks for sharing this blog. I had read some of the points but it was well to have a summary like you prepared. I will re-blog it.

Mar 21, 2020 01:28 PM #26
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Stephen Turner
Burkentine Realty Group (Burkentien Builders) - York, PA
The BIG Guy of NEW HOME SALES

WOW. Thanks for sharing the positive perspective. Currently PA is shut down so having a little good news is greatly needed!

Mar 21, 2020 01:44 PM #27
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster REALTORS®, Gainesville, VA - Bristow, VA
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Thanks for sharing good news regarding the virus.  I know it's not all bad news, but you know how the media loves to panic people.

Mar 21, 2020 03:49 PM #28
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

I appreciate you sharing the good news that is overlooked by the media

I still cant get over they call journalist essential 

Anyhow back to being positive Hopefully this settles out by the end of the month and America can get back to work! 

Mar 22, 2020 12:52 AM #29
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Elyse Berman, PA
Best Connections Realty, Inc. - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824 CRS, ABR, GRI,ePR

Thank you Margaret Goss .  Your post was the first gleam of good news I've seen this week.  Stay safe.

Mar 22, 2020 03:00 AM #30
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Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

Thanks for sharing this post.  It's interesting that you hardly hear any of this good news in the daily barrage of terrifying TV news.

Mar 22, 2020 02:20 PM #31
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John Wieland
Exp Realty - Delray Beach, FL
Mr Downtown Delray

Love it! Real, from a quality source like Diamandis... worth sharing all over the place. And with a week of "hindsight" now, being with family, gardening, reading, watching Tours of the Best Museums in the world and some much needed down-time were ALL positive things to be thankful for. There's plenty of good to be had by all.

Mar 24, 2020 04:14 AM #32
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Well Margaret I am so glad Jeff Dowler, CRS  reblogged this post, I would have missed it, indeed it is not all bad news, Endre

Mar 24, 2020 10:13 PM #33
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Realty Pack
Realty Pack - Bel Air, CA
Real Estate Blog

Thank you, Margaret, for such positive news. We definitely needed it right now.

Mar 26, 2020 03:17 AM #34
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Margaret and thank you so much for sharing this with us here in the Rain.  Hope you are staying safe.

 

Mar 30, 2020 08:11 AM #35
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Jan Green
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great information that will help ease some fears :) 

Apr 01, 2020 08:02 PM #36