Dishonest Dirty Dog Double Dealing Realtors!About 10 minutes ago I just heard the following story from one of my seller clients who will be closing this week. I am so upset right now that I decided to write a post rather than confronting the agent involved. Aside from "Breathing deeply" and "s l
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11/29/2010
This is an excellent post by my ActiveRain friend, Jared Wangsgard, in Salt Lake City. His first tip, Check Your Emotions, is key to any negotiation. A level head is essential to finding the best deal for everyone involved. Thank you Jared for a great post!From the Sellers series of my Blog. Thi
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11/26/2010
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next week! Mmmmmm! " What's for Dinner?" my son asked a few minutes ago. I resisted the urge to just say "DUH!"I explained that we are having the same thing that we will be having for the next week. TURKEY!Turkey sandwiches. Turkey soup. Turkey salad. More tu
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11/26/2010
How many shooters does it take to get just one turkey? Networking with Guns! What more could a guy want?I have been a member of the Clark County Building Industry Association for the past 6 years and one of my favorite events is their annual Turkey Shoot. It is a great opportunity to network, ea
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11/26/2010
Yelping for Help! Technology is an amazing thing!Recently I have had two really really bad experiences at Mercedes Benz of Portland. I won't go on about it but I will tell you that I am probably driving the last MBz that I will ever own. Their service is that bad!At the time, I tried to get thro
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11/26/2010
Ten Warning Signs of a Mortgage Modification Scam 1."Pay us $1,000, and we'll save your home." Some legitimate housing counselors may charge small fees, but fees that amount to thousands of dollars are likely a sign of potential fraud - especially if they are charged up-front, before the "counse
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11/26/2010
PhoTabulous Friday Fotos - Winter WonderlandSki time in the Pacific Northwest is finally here! We bought our season passes last week, tuned the skis, and hit the slopes. It is still early in the season and Mt. Hood - Timberline already has a 68" base. Daytime temps are hanging in the low teens
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11/26/2010
BLACK FRIDAY - Opportunity is Knocking. Are You Brave Enough to Answer?For the past several years Black Friday has been one of the best lead generating days of my entire year. On this day last year I picked up 6 pieces of business. (Black Friday - A GREAT Day To Answer The Phones!)I don't know w
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11/26/2010
Looking for tracksI snapped this pic yesterday from the Rams Head Bar and Grill in the Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood Oregon. We had lunch near a window that looked out to the upper slopes of Timberline. The lifts to the top aren't yet opened so these slopes remain pristine and trackless.They al
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11/25/2010
The Dangers of Overpricing in a Declining Market.I lost a listing last week. This is significant because it is only the 4th listing that I have lost in the past 3 years. It is also the second one since August. Another thing that makes it significant is that this one, like the one in August, is l
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11/23/2010
