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2010
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How Did My Predictions for 2010 Play Out? Last December I posted my personal predictions/goals for myself for 2010. Today I took a look at them to see how I stand and what became of my goals. Here's what I discovered: The entry into Social Media and Active Rain that I made in 2009 will become a i...
12/31/2010
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Janet Guilbault, mortgage broker headquartered across the bay in Walnut Creek, wrote a very clear, concise post about the varying loan interest rates and why they vary. We definitely need to be glad we have choices.You are a Realtor who closed 2 loans this month. You notice that one loan is at a ...
12/30/2010
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The nominations are in and the winner is --- Hello everyone, On New Year's Eve this year, Gene and I plan to stay in and be quiet. We rarely watch movies, but I think, after a long, luxurious soak in the tub, downloading a movie to a computer while we have the candles burning and a good cup of ho...
12/29/2010
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I read this post, written by Glenn Roberts, a residential real estate agent in Seattle Washington, this morning and had to return to it. His service, his caring and his humanity shine through. Today, 43 years later, men and women are still sharing similar experiences. Glenn Roberts | Ravenna Park...
12/23/2010
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2011 - My Motto for the New Year A new year is just around the corner; we've been hard at work with business planning to ensure that 2011 gets off to a great start, and planting the seeds to make that happen. I woke up early this morning with this tune going through my head, and decided: this is ...
12/23/2010
How do San Francisco area Realtors celebrate the end of a busy year? My way is to spend a day with close friends and colleagues, filled with good food and lots of laughter, with some healthy exercise tossed in--all while getting in the holiday spirit! (And, of course, 4 Realtors together meant a ...
12/18/2010
Mortgage professional Chik Quintans, from Washington State, wrote this post, full of ideas we can all contemplate and perhaps use. There are different strategies one can utilitize to increase 2010 income tax deductions, but remember to consult your financial advisor or tax professional to see wha...
12/16/2010
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Mystery Photo Contest- the Answer and the Winner! Earlier this month I asked you to tell me: where in San Mateo County CA is this structure located? what is on the top of it? and a bonus question this month: what is the structure's name? This was difficult for those of you out of the area, but Da...
12/15/2010
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A Rainbow of Holiday Miracles -the gift of time Time has a way of flying by all too quickly. Busy at work, busy with family, busy with friends, busy with community. Busy with chores, busy paying bills, busy running errands. Busy, busy, busy. When my husband and I decided to get married, 15 years ...
12/10/2010
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New Real Estate Laws in California - 2011 Effective January 1, 2011 there are new requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. State code, and many municipal codes, like Palo Alto's, will require: carbon monoxide alarms in most dwellings that have gas burning appliances or attached garages ...
12/08/2010