How to Keep More People in Their Homes and Avoid Foreclosure - 06/28/2008 01:15 AM
I have been thinking about this for some time...I don't suppose for a second that I've got it all figured out, but I feel I need to get it out there NOW...
Instead of foreclosing on so many homes, why can't lenders "think outside the box?"
Here's my suggestion...when there is … (22 comments)
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Its hard work...why we do what we do - 06/27/2008 06:50 PM
In this slower market, sellers must endure the marketing of their home for longer periods of time, which is not especially convenient, I know. The added responsibility of maintaining a show ready home and yard is a lot. We are all busy with life, and sometimes it can be … (25 comments)
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Relocating Buyers - Is Your Buyer Agent a Liability? - 06/27/2008 06:44 PM
If you are relocating you have a lot to think about and accomplish. Even more so if you are selling your home.
But the big task, in my mind, is finding a home in your new location. Depending on your familiarity with the new locale, and the time you have to … (18 comments)
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WARNING TO REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS - DON'T LET THE MARKET INTIMIDATE YOU. - 06/27/2008 06:39 PM
* * * * WARNING: HARD CORE REAL ESTATE TALK * * * * WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GENERATE NEW BUSINESS? Are you answering your phone when possible? Are you returning phone messages as quickly as possible? Are you maintaining your mailing schedule to your farm area? Are you maintaining your mailing schedule … (62 comments)
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I'll SHOW you MINE if you show me YOURS !! - 06/27/2008 06:36 PM
I just want to see your NEW ACTIVERAIN OUTSIDE BLOG!
On Wednesday, when I saw Brad Andersohn 's blog announcement ActiveRain Launches Outside Blogs - How Do You Get Yours? hit the roll I am sure I let out a scream - I am a pretty excitable person. After … (34 comments)
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Seller Contributions - Be Specific or Be Taken To The Cleaners! - 06/27/2008 06:35 PM
I'm grateful for seller contributions! I've been on both sides of the table - working with buyers who need seller down payment and closing cost assistance to be able to purchase a home and with sellers who give concessions in order to sell their home. In the current mortgage climate, more and more … (18 comments)
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"Listing Exposure" - Creativity in a Challenging Market - 06/27/2008 06:23 PM
Up until just a year ago, the market here in Kitsap County WA was still fairly brisk. Most agents could afford to inflate the sales prices slightly, input the listing into the MLS, upload a few pictures, and wait for the offers to come in. It wasn't rocket science, and … (53 comments)
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Let's Learn More About Blogging -- You Can Help With a Quick Survey - 06/27/2008 05:44 PM
When Ben Martin enlists you to help, you don't decline. So, when I received a direct tweet today from Ben, I jumped into action.
You see, Ben Martin is the Director of Communications & New Media for the Virginia Association of REALTORS. That's a fancy way of saying that Ben is … (20 comments)
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Has Cancer Touched You? It Has Touched Me! - 06/27/2008 05:03 PM
As a cancer survivor myself, this touches me as close as it possibly could. Not only am I a survivor, I have lost many family members and friends to this horrible disease.
10 Years ago, I finished my treatment for Hodgkin's Disease. Today I stand clean and clear. I am thankful … (23 comments)
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Sign up for Activerain and then have every excuse not to ever use it. - 06/27/2008 04:20 PM
My broker over at Remax Premier Associates called me the other day asking me if I could asist him at last minutes notice by showing up at our monthly meeting and spend about 15 minutes talking about blogging and how it has helped me generate some business.
I was flattered and … (30 comments)
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