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Praful Thakkar, Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale (LAER Realty Partners)

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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Yes, it was when the Church changed its cadendar, but not all did and celebrated Easter later. They became the April fools... or something like that.

Apr 01, 2018 01:50 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I know it's been around since the start of the 18th century, but there are differing hypotheses as to how it started. 

Apr 01, 2018 12:13 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

So many fools, so little time.

Apr 01, 2018 11:27 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Wasn't that the day Zillow launched?

Apr 01, 2018 12:35 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I will ignore the Fools and concentrate on the less foolish parts of life today and everyday.

but do still look forward to your answer Praful.

 

Apr 01, 2018 11:44 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I did at one time. It is not something I keep space in my brain to store. 

Apr 01, 2018 06:14 PM
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Jordan Ayan
The Lifestyle Collection - Scottsdale, AZ
Luxury Market Expert, CLHMS,Million Dollar Guild

I have to admit, this one got me - it actually came in yesterday - I know I am never at the pinnacle of fashion, but I thought this is rediculous - buy one pair of overwear get a pair of underwear free - very clever promotion, and it had me for about 2 minutes,

 

Apr 01, 2018 05:23 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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  I defer to Olga Simoncelli and A  Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Apr 01, 2018 03:46 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Olga Simoncelli has the answer as to why I will be celebrating Easter next week also.  We celebrated my mother's Easter (she was Catholic) and my father's Easter, (he was Russian Greek Orthodox). As a kid, I loved it.  More chocolate!  A

Apr 01, 2018 03:29 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I don't know....but I do know today was a Blessed family day....

Apr 01, 2018 02:44 PM
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Roy Kelley
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Apr 01, 2018 02:22 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

No... I only know I seem to come across Fools nearly every day. 

Apr 01, 2018 02:11 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

I think it was started by a Scandinavian looking into a mirror and his name was purported to be:  

                                                 LOOF  LIRPA

Apr 01, 2018 01:03 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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I do not know

Apr 01, 2018 12:38 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I'll go with Olga Simoncelli's answer! I have no clue!

Apr 03, 2018 06:30 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I do not have an answer to this one.

Apr 02, 2018 07:12 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

I am a curious fellow, but not that curious.

Apr 02, 2018 06:45 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Bob Crane nailed this one!

Apr 02, 2018 06:32 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Looking out the window seeing snow means an April 2 fools day

Apr 02, 2018 05:37 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I do not.

Apr 02, 2018 05:25 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Clueless and it does not bother me.

Apr 02, 2018 04:45 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I'm sure there are many blog posts about it in here written over the years. 

Apr 01, 2018 10:06 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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If I knew the origin, it could be a post. 

Apr 01, 2018 09:07 PM
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
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Here is an article that shares the history of the holiday - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/april-fools-tradition-popularized

The real question? How can we make sure it does not clash with Easter... that just seemed odd and I don't recall it happening in the past. 

Apr 01, 2018 08:38 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
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It doesn't much matter.  Today was about Easter for my family.

Apr 01, 2018 06:33 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I have heard the story but it has been awhile. Please refresh us.

Apr 01, 2018 06:04 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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I hope this isn't a joke!

Apr 01, 2018 05:19 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Because Pope Gregory decided to change the calendar from starting on April 1 to January 1.  Hence the name "Gregoran Calendar".

Apr 01, 2018 05:14 PM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Results of elections

Apr 01, 2018 04:25 PM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Praful, there are a few stories about how April fool's started. Happy April fool's day.

Apr 01, 2018 03:29 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Not without scrolling down or Googling it Praful Thakkar .

Apr 01, 2018 12:46 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Seems like a good amount of logical answers already listed. I hope it was good for you anyway you think it started. 

Apr 02, 2018 07:55 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have no idea; however, much like day light savings it needs to end.

Apr 02, 2018 05:12 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Apr 01, 2018 03:08 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Thank you -

Jan 18, 2019 04:08 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
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I did know the answer but I am late to the party and its already been answered lol

Apr 30, 2018 10:43 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Wow I have no idea but I am sure I will find out by some of the comments.

 

Apr 06, 2018 04:32 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I do not know, but sure is full to pull pranks.  I did not this year though.

Apr 05, 2018 08:28 AM