If you have had the unfortunate pleasure of a family member with Alzheimers,' you know it is a disease that affects more and more of us. This is one of those diseases that is tragic in more ways than most because it is a disease that robs the living almost...

Marketing - While putting together a business plan for next year, I've been pondering the best way to get e-newsletters out to clients. The goal is to utilize low cost marketing while continuing to add value. Clearly, e-marketing is much less expensive than postage...and...

A Public Service Announcement With the holidays right around the corner! Would You Buy This Ladder ? It has 200 different positions (not really) except the one position you are about to see was not included in the sale... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f86Za-Nke-o...

/Ethics - Ok my seller and I are on a conference call with the relo counselor and she wants to know how much offer was for before she tells seller how much 2 appraisals are for...my seller refuses - the relo lady calls me back after conference all ends and insists...

Just when you think you have heard everthing... Seller priced at 400K buyer offers 350K seller counters 395K buyer comes up to 370 K - after a few weeks while seller works on how they can come up with money - they owe 395 to bank - seller comes back with...

It started out I had the Anti-Virus Virus - so Micro Center suggested I use ESET NOD32 - they said I was cured - I schlepped my computer home started using it and voila a threat alert popped up I can't clean it or delete it so back we go again - it was...

Ethics/Trends - I just represented purchaser's on a short sale purchase and something interesting came to light. I thought I would share it with fellow bloggers and see what you think. First, it is important to mention that this short sale took less than 45 days to close...

The HUD-1 closing statement is the standard disclosure form for real estate transactions governed by RESPA . As a home buyer, you need understanding of the myriad of costs and fees listed on this document; this is not easily accomplished by the untrained...

Trends - This election has been fascinating in so many ways, but l wanted to take a moment this morning to discuss where it leaves us in the real estate world. The DOW will continue to be a roller coaster, the world will continue to be in turmoil, energy discussions...

Go to www.MichelleLeonard.com and Click on "Out and About" Generally when I am doing something fun or listed or Sold or physically showing an interesting house or entertaining people or being entertained ... I take photos - lots of photos of my friends...

First I am not a lender but as a realtor I feel it is my job to help clients get the best deal Today's rate is 5.75% fixed with 0 points for a 15 year ARM. That's a principle and interest payment fixed at 5.75% for 15 years with a 30 year repayment plan....

I listed a house for a past client and they have been transferred so I am dealing with the seller's relocation company. And yes I am paying the relo fee. I have this property listed for $400,000. They paid $410,200. and added a 10 X 20 deck, tile backsplash...

It was a long process. Honestly, I'll say I was not initially enamored with either McCain or Obama, but given those two as reasonable choices and the hit-and-miss of the last few months between the camps, I selected Mr. Obama. Today, November 5th, I feel...

/Technology - RE / MAX Gallery is open and proud to announce that we have secured a permanent location at: Please CLICK HERE for a short announcement and audio message at your option. Thank you!...

I was just wondering how many of you are planning on going to the NAR Convention in Orlando this week. I hope to see some of you there. Patricia Shepherd Keystone Select Properties 455 Hwy 321 N. Ste G Lenoir City, Tn 37771 65-986-9990...

What the Media Economists are missing in my opinion. I have listened to and read many reports on the current housing market across the United States, and the one thing that I see they’re missing is they are treating housing like a stock certificate. I...

In Real Estate do we play to win, or do we play not to lose? There is an important distinction between the two philosophies. Whe we play to win we do all of the things that we need to do in order to win. We practice our scripts, market ourselves, find...

You’ve finally found a house that’s just right for you and your family. But before you invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in that “perfect” home, find out what’s not so perfect about it. Houses include many complicated systems and other areas of...

Main Building was built in 1914 in the neoromanian style. The building is in the middle of a vast garden, the total land is 2964 sqm (including the building). Construction Area is 1162.75 sqm of which: basement: 394.7 sqm (17 sqm garage) groundfloor:...

A Little Scary Halloween Video Waiting For You right over there >-------> Booooo...

Marianne's is one of my favorite local ice creams in Santa Cruz, Ca. The store has one public location that has been there for as long as I can remember, so at least 30 years. The place is a garish red, never has enough parking, but always has a steady...

Well I did Not , Vote , I was sleeping and could not get out of bed to vote I just blew it off,, little did I know I would take the place of Joe the Plumber, Vance The Realtor Now the whole world is upset with me, and I mean Really Upset. The election...

/Technology - I got my morning e-mail from Active Rain this morning, and just saw it smacking in the face. Real estate agents are morphing into bonified techie experts. I mean, just how many posts can we read on how great blogging is to our business? That's all there...

USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loans Offer 100% Financing! Monday 27 October 2008 One of the lesser known options for available financing might be of great benefit to prospective clients. The USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) program provides up to 102%...

I have had a home listed no for a while with no activity at all. The owner informs me they are turning it over to the lender. No exact date from the lender as to when they will take possession. Fast forward...We get an offer for about 50K less than they...