Coping with tragedy - On valuing life, love, and those who are important to you - 09/05/2008 01:23 AM
This is by far the most challenging and interpersonal blog post I have ever posted.
Many of you who have read my posts know that for the most part...I usually only post market statistic data or, advertisements about new listings. Well, today...I've chosen to write about a very personal subject that
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When Your New Listing Is Hot! Hot!! HOT!!! - 09/05/2008 01:12 AM
OK, there is supposed to be a declining market in Washington, DC. Really? You coulda' fooled me! During August, I was involved on the losing side of a couple of bidding wars. Declining market? And it looks like September is starting off with yet another one. But whether the market is
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Top 10 Ways a Realtor Can Help A Loan Close ON TIME - 09/04/2008 01:31 PM
Of all the things that make Realtors go off the deep end, I know (painfully so) that late closings come in right at the top of the list.
What happens when the contract is over but the funding lady has yet to sing? Have you ever:
1. Been furious with
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A sense of urgency... - 09/04/2008 12:39 PM
It's no secret that today's lending atmosphere is much different than from years back. I've been seeing a few things things as of late that are a tad bit concerning. I'll get to that in a moment.
I wrote a post recently that outlined some basic things that the consumer can do to
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I like being a Realtor for a variety of reasons but variety is #1 - 09/04/2008 11:00 AM
Have you ever thought about why you like being a Realtor? I like many aspects of being a Realtor among those things I like is one very unusual feature.
I like people so that is an easy transition. In real estate we meet a cross section of people from all walks
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WEB 2.0 - Top 100 Applications and Sites 2008 - 09/04/2008 11:00 AM
Here are the TOP 100 WEB applications according to C|NET and Webware. One year ago, I created a post of the TOP 100 links I had discovered being a member of ActiveRain. Webware has done all the work for me this year, so I have to give them ALL the
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Celebrating 100K Milestone... - 09/04/2008 04:31 AM
Celebrating my 100K Milestone
Celebrating My
100K Milestone...
...in the RAIN!
Amazing but, I've finally arrived! Who
woulda' thought?! I've been looking at Active Rain for quite
some time but, it took me awhile to finally decide to sign up and then
to actually write something 'worthy' of being
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I am having a gas problem ... and I need help - - 09/03/2008 10:47 PM
Listen up people ---- I am having a gas problem.....
I have been using a local propane company for the last several years. I have always noticed a quarterly propane bill that seemed very high but never paid much attention. Lately, I like most of you, have been scrutinizing all
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Words Of Advice To The Real Estate Community From Alex Perillo, CEO of Realogy - 09/03/2008 10:34 PM
Today was the opening session of the RIS Leadership conference in NYC. Alex Perillo, President and CEO of the Realogy Franchise, was one of the best speakers. He opened by showing how the real estate situation we are in now is a by product of the basic principle of supply and demand.
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AR Goofiness annnnnd Part 2 of Yesterday's GINORMOUS News! - 09/03/2008 05:31 PM
I'm not (shirts) going to say any(shirts)thing that will give(shirts) away the (shirts) actual surprise, but...these pictures may help you figure it out.
Figured it out yet? Maybe just a little? YES THAT IS RIGHT PEOPLE! We have SHIRTS! Otherwise known as swag, as I mentioned in my post yesterday, we
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