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Consumer Confidential: Paying by cellphone, paying for carry-on bags
Here's your thoroughly modern Monday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: --AT&T and Verizon want to do away with plastic. The telecom giants hope a new generation of even smarter smart phones will replace credit and debit cards,......
Wall Street Roundup: Deal-making up. Goldman's troubles.
Geithner on reform. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner will give a speech Monday afternoon in New York, beginning a round of appearances by members of the Obama administration pushing the financial reform legislation. Deal-making up. July saw the most merger......
Fed report on economy shows signs of slowdown
The Federal Reserve’s latest report on regional economic activity shows the U.S. recovery continued in June and early July, but that signs of a slowdown were evident. That’s all some risk-averse investors had to hear to justify moving back into......
Unhappy couple: Falling mortgage rates and fading housing demand
Mortgage rates look primed to go to new generational lows. But if the housing-market recovery is fading, will another drop in loan rates be enough to rekindle demand? Or are we simply running low on interested buyers -- or at......
Women prefer to purchase small cars and crossovers, typically from foreign automakers. That’s the finding of a study of 13 million U.S. vehicle registrations over the last two years by TrueCar.com, the Santa Monica auto pricing information company. Volkswagen's Beetle......
Spooked investors again rush to Treasury bonds, but for how long?
When the global economy in early April still looked like it was confidently charting a course of recovery, a 3.99% annualized yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury note wasn’t terribly enticing to many investors. Now, 10-year T-notes are paying just......
MyTechOpinion.com
The New Rules of Content Creation & Curation
Yesterday I had the opportunity of being a guest on #RTB on the Radio. Many of you may be familiar with this crew, but if you’re not…you’re really missing out! Really! So jump in and join the conversation. Michael McClure, Todd Waller, and Maya Paveza are hitting the #RTB nail...
How-To: Manage Your Events Using WordPress
In “4 Ways To Add An Event Calendar To Your Wordpress Blog“, we looked at options for adding an event calendar to your Wordpress website. The solutions were offered with an emphasis on sharing community events. But, what if you have an event you are producing yourself? Maybe that event requires...
iThink iNeed iPad for Real Estate
The future of real estate marketing, business productivity, and customer service is here. The iPad has arrived and if you think you don’t need another tech tool, think again. There are so many benefits of owning an iPad, both for personal and business use. Let’s say you called all the local...
oneforty. Your Target for Twitter Tools
There’s an app for that! That’s what we’re told anyway. But how do you find the best apps to streamline business productivity and online sharing? When it comes to Twitter, there’s a site for that? Oneforty, and it’s “oneforty”…all lower case letters for those of you that would like to...
How do you LIKE Facebook’s latest update?
If you’ve visited a Facebook Page today you may have noticed right away that “Become a Fan” has been replaced with “Like”. This change is aimed at improving engagement with Pages, since according to Facebook, users are more comfortable with the term “Like”. Apparently, Facebook users are also commitment phobes and...
How To Consolidate Your Email Notifications…In A Nutshell!
I don’t know about you, but I get quite a few email notifications from the various social networks I engage in. From new Twitter follower notifications to Facebook friend requests and updates….my inbox can get uber-cluttered, uber-fast! A new service called NutshellMail aims to be the Mr. Clean of your email...
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Is There Enough Room For Everyone On America's Roads?
Tom Madigan asks: "is it still possible to promote new bicycling and walking options in harmony with vehicular traffic? Or as city space gets more limited, will planners have to take sides?" read more...
World's Largest Solar Plant Plan Gets Closer to Reality
BrightSource Energy wants to build three solar thermal plants in San Bernardino County, California which would produce 392 megawatts of electricity. A state energy commissioner released a 576-page report that approves of the plan. read more...
Removing a Racial Slur From Place Names in Oregon
The word "squaw" is considered a racial slur by Native Americans. In 2001, women from the Warm Springs Tribe convinced Oregon lawmakers to take the word out of state place names, but little has happened so far. read more...
The "Instant Cities" of Industrial China
This year China will add 17 million people to its urban population. To house them, places like Guangzhou and Shanghai are constructing 'instant cities.' Christoph Gielen traveled through these developments, documenting the expansion. read more...
Is Water Control Out of Control in SoCal?
Mark Gold, president of Heal the Bay, says that the Los Angeles Regional Water Control Board is the least environmentally friendly board in decades. read more...
One of the problems with investing in large infrastructure, and transportation in particular, is that it's difficult to predict the needs of future cities, says Mathias Crawford. If we're all telecommuting, will we need buses? read more...
Death and Taxes Blog
Michael Jackson's Estate: An Update
Today's Wall Street Journal has an interesting article (here) entitled "Jackson Estate Steers to Next Crisis." There are a few points here, some of which relate to most probate estates and some of which are specific to Mr. Jackson's estate.......
A Late Reply To Jamie Johnson: Thoughts On Probate Disputes
I just stumbled upon this short Vanity Fair article by Jamie Johnson. In it, Johnson (a filmmaker, and one of the Johnson & Johnson heirs) uses the movie The Art of the Steal (which I discussed here) as a jumping-off......
Contesting a Will: The Limitations Period
Article 8 of the Illinois Probate Act discusses how to contest the validity of a Will. Section 8-1 states that a Will can be contested by filing a petition "[w]ithin 6 months after the [Will's] admission to probate...." That's a......
Life As We Know It: Why am I reviewing the trailer to a new Katherine Heigl movie?
Here is the trailer for an upcoming romantic comedy called Life As We Know It, starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. So why am I posting this here? Because the film revolves around two single people who are drawn together......
The Illinois Slayer Statute and Insanity
Illinois's so-called "slayer" statute (section 2-6 of the Illinois Probate Act) states that "[a] person who intentionally and unjustifiably causes the death of another shall not receive any property, benefit, or other interest by reason of the death." This section......
The Author Who Played With Fire
Today's New York Times Magazine has an article about Stieg Larsson, whose three novels (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest) have become a literary sensation. Mr.......
BBC News | In Depth | mortgages | World Edition
Mortgage lending sees May bounce
The traditional bounce in spring mortgage lending finally appeared in May, according to the British Bankers' Association....
Dermot Callinan of KPMG explains the Budget changes...
Is a boat the way to sidestep rising house prices?...
Mortgage lending 'still subdued'
UK mortgage lending is still subdued, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, despite an increase in May....
House price inflation back to 10%
Annual house price inflation is back in double-digits, according to government figures...
Hips change boosts homes for sale
The abolition of Home Information Packs has boosted the number of homes for sale in England & Wales...
Office Search Toronto
Toronto Office Space for Lease – Downtown East – June 2010
Toronto Office Space for Lease - Downtown East - June 2010...
First Canadian Place gets a new skin
First Canadian Place gets a new skin...
Office Space for Lease – Midtown Toronto June 2010
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Financial Core Patio Guide – Toronto
Financial Core Patio Guide - Toronto...
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Small Office Space for Lease – Toronto Financial Core – King Richmond Adelaide – June 2010
Small Office Space for Lease - Toronto Financial Core - King Richmond Adelaide - June 2010...
Rofo Blog
Office Space Listings, Local Amenities and Reviews
No matter what city your business is based in we know that choosing the right office location involves surrounding amenities. When looking at a listing on Rofo.com, such as the San Francisco - Downtown Stevenson Street - Class A Space below, you can select to see nearby amenities on the map. View...
Tips on Choosing Broadband & Phone Systems for Your New Office Space
You’ve just spent months searching for an office space to rent for your company. You finally decide on a location and then ask the landlord/broker/property manager “can you recommend a telecom vendor who services this building”. If it were only that easy. We just experienced this headache and thought we’d...
Super Powers for Your Office Space Search
If you’ve ever searched for office space you know the painful experience of walking/driving around calling on generic ‘for lease’ signs. You end up calling on 20,000 square foot spaces for your 8 person company. You probably also know that not all available spaces even get a sign...
32 commercial real estate sites you should be familiar with
32 commercial real estate sites you should be familiar with By Duke Long on April 25, 2010 | 5 Responses 92 ♻ Tweet Me Old school with new skool CRE I know at times I have been somewhat “critical” of the commercial real estate online environment. Anyone can stand back and throw rocks. ...
ROFO.COM NAMED OFFICIAL WEBBY AWARDS HONOREE IN REAL ESTATE CATEGORY Office Space Search Engine Recognized in Top 15-Percent of All Webby Nominations for Outstanding Site Content, Functionality and Overall Excellence SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 21, 2010 – The leading international Webby Awards honoring excellence...
Seattle Office Space Listings For Lease
Seattle Office Space Listings For Rent Posted via web from rofo’s posterous...
Sellsius real estate marketing blog
First Time Buyers Guide to Homeowners Insurance
The First-Time Buyers Guide to Homeowners Insurance So you finally own your own home. Congratulations. The first thing you are going to need is homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance is one of those things no one likes to talk about. You want to enjoy your new home, not talk to an insurance...
Most Adulterous Lifestyles: Life is Short, Have an …
Is it true, according to a survey of 1.9 million members by the “world’s #1 Married Dating service for ATTACHED men and women…”, AshleyMadison.com, these are the highest cheaters? Real estate agents make the cut for women and men. Oh, my. For Women: 1. Teachers 2. Stay-at-home Moms 3. Nurses 4. Administrative Assistants 5. Real Estate...
PSAR Launches San Diego’s First Organized Real Estate Listing Syndication for Buyers
Press Release: Property Listing Distribution to Popular Consumer Real Estate Search Websites Enhances Member Services and Extends Inventory Access to Buyers Worldwide Chula Vista, CA – March 16, 2010 – The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® (“PSAR”) today announced a strategic initiative that will provide to millions of consumers in the United...
Microsoft Tag Like QR Codes for Mobile Phone
I have been a fan of QR Codes for some time. QR Codes look like bar codes and communicate information about a person or a home or a product — simply by taking a photo of the QR Code with your cell phone. A real estate firm had used QR codes...
RentJunge is Apartment Search Engine with Facebook App
RentJungle is new real estate rental search site. According to their press release: Rentjungle.com works much like Google in that it scours the Internet and pulls together apartment listings from a variety of sites. It one ups Google by focusing solely on apartment searches and displaying results either on...
Need Help with a Domain Name? Try PickyDomains
Someone asked me if I knew any websites to help pick a domain name. So I passed this old post from 2007. Still good. Check the related posts for other posts on domain names. Choosing a domain name is tough. Ideally it should be easy to spell, catchy, trademarkable and...
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Marks 800th Home
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) will dedicate the organization’s 800th home at 1918 Willow Ave. North in Minneapolis, Monday, June 14 at 6 p.m. The block party will also recognize the completion of 14 additional homes in the surrounding neighborhood. Read More......
2010 Women Build Initiative Kicks-Off in North Minneapolis
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a North Minneapolis home during the coming summer months, power tools and sledgehammers in hand, as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build™ project. Read More......
Minneapolis woman's battle to keep home spills into Senate
WASHINGTON - Minnesota lawmakers trying to counter the causes of the epic Wall Street meltdown see one piece of the puzzle in a south Minneapolis duplex where 66-year-old Tecora Parks is fighting to keep her home out of foreclosure. Read more... ...
The Holy Hammers have partnered up with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and are building their first home in Shoreview. Work started at the end of April and is expected to be complete in July. Read more......
Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala hits record setting mark
More than 700 people gathered for the 11th annual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala, an event that’s a little less formal and a lot more fun! Business professionals, donors and supporters and savvy socialites wore inventive construction accessories in support of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide affordable...
Local Women Building Houses as part of Nationwide Mother's Day Habitat Initiative
In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, more than 200 construction crews of women volunteers across the country are pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 1 – 9. This week, in Brooklyn...
NYT > Housing
Blazing the Trail Toward a Greener England
Eight years after it opened, BedZED's developers are seeking to replicate its successes and avoid its failings as they break ground on new low-energy complexes...
New-Home Sales Fell to New Low in May
Sales of new single-family homes tumbled more than expected as the effects of a tax credit faded....
Domino Housing Project Subject to Brooklyn Politics
The plan now before the City Council has strong support for its low-cost housing feature, but critics say it is too big and too dense....
Mortgage Delays Blamed for Home Sales Decline
Sales of previously owned homes nationwide fell unexpectedly in May as delays in processing mortgage applications hampered the closing of contracts, an industry group said....
Saving Time and Stress With Cooking Co-ops
Households exchange home-cooked meals on a schedule, increasing variety and saving time and money....
To Sell a Luxe Apartment, No Ordinary Snapshot Will Do
For real estate photographs, the bait that lures buyers to Sunday open houses, quality commands a premium price....
Real Estate News
Entertainment Properties to offer $250 million of senior notes
Entertainment Properties Trust said Thursday it plans to sell $250 million of senior unsecured notes due 2020 in a private offering....
Assessed Home Values Are Not The Same As Fair Market Value
As a Massachusetts Realtor who has been involved with Real Estate for the past 24 years, I often come across things that are written and said by other Realtors that just want to make me scratch my head in disbelief.One of the biggest myths in Real Estate at least in...
Downtown's Gateway Center on real estate block
Sam Spatter is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review staff writer and can be reached at 412-320-7843 or via e-mail. Gateway Center, the Downtown development that launched Pittsburgh's first Renaissance in the early 1950s, is up for sale for the second time this decade....
Flood insurance creates a stumbling block for homeowners
Homeowners hoping to close on their homes are having trouble because D.C. lawmakers are stalling on renewing the national flood insurance program....
Contractor Investigated in Deutsche Bank Fire Gets a New Job at Ground Zero
A contractor that was a focus of a criminal investigation into the fatal fire at the former Deutsche Bank building in 2007, and remains under scrutiny for financial irregularities, has been hired to work on the office tower that the developer Larry A. Silverstein is building at the World Trade...
Real estate broker identified as fatal Stratham fire victim
A local woman has died as a result of injuries received in an early Wednesday morning fire that ripped through a duplex on Cortland Avenue....
Eversley Capital: Connecticut Mortgage
Mortgage rate are back at near record levels again. A very surprising move as most experts thought rates along with the 10 year treasury yield would be higher. We are seeing 30 year fixed mortgage rates push the mid 4’s and the 15 year fixed mortgage rates pushing 4 percent. Adjustable...
Eversley Capital Mortgage Rates 5-26-2010 30 Year Fixed 4.75 4.839 APR 20 Year Fixed 4.625 4.746 APR 15 Year Fixed 4.00 4.207 APR 5/1 ARM 3.75 3.513 APR 7/1 ARM 4.00 3.69 APR 30 Year Conforming Jumbo 4.875 4.9 APR Here are today’s Connecticut mortgage rates offered from Eversley Capital Mortgage LLC Norwalk, CT. Rates are dropping...
Eversley Capital Mortgage Rates 4-13-2010
Here are today’s Connecticut mortgage rates offered from Eversley Capital Mortgage LLC Norwalk, CT. Rates have dipped do not let opportunity pass! Call and lock in low rates today. All rates are no point loans and assumed 720 credit score and 20 percent down payment or 80 percent ltv for...
Today’s Connecticut mortgage rates offered from Eversley Capital Mortgage LLC Norwalk, CT. Rates have greatly improved since Monday, do not let opportunity pass! Call and lock in low rates today. All rates are no point loans and assumed 720 credit score and 20 percent down payment or 80 percent ltv...
Here are today’s Connecticut mortgage rates offered from Eversley Capital Mortgage LLC Norwalk, CT. Rates are climbing and fast, do not let opportunity pass! Call and lock in low rates today. All rates are no point loans and assumed 720 credit score and 20 percent down payment or 80 percent...
Here are today’s Connecticut mortgage rates offered from Eversley Capital Mortgage LLC Norwalk, CT. Rates are climbing and fast! Call and lock in low rates today. This could be the last day in the 4’s for a 30 year. All rates are no point loans and assumed 720 credit score...
Oh My Apartment
How an Eviction Attorney Can Help
An eviction attorney may be your best option when facing an eviction. The outcome of an eviction lawsuit can have a dramatic impact on your ability to rent other apartments in the future. Your landlord may also sue you for back rent and damages that amount to several thousand dollars....
Pilates in your apartment is a wonderful exercise program that with little effort can be done right inside your apartment. With only a few pieces of equipment, you can turn your apartment into a veritable Pilates studio, available for use whenever you want. Consider the Space to Use The first step to...
Creating a Yoga Space for Your Apartment
Creating a proper yoga space in your apartment is essential for practicing yoga. Having the space will also encourage you to practice yoga more often, which can help reduce your stress and improve your health. Setting Aside the Adequate Space Yoga will require you to bend, stretch and flex into all sorts...
Decorating with Flowers: The Basics
Decorating with flowers is a simple and easily changeable way to spruce up your home. It can be difficult, though, determining which variety, color, and whether it ought to be silk or real flowers, to use in your decorating. Following a few basic rules can make using flowers in your...
Save Money and the Environment with Repurposed Furniture
Repurposing furniture is a great way to decorate your home without much impact on your wallet or the environment. Successfully repurposing furniture requires thought about both the piece you intend to incorporate and your current decorating scheme. Finding new uses for old furniture can be fun, rewarding and a great...
Typical Utility Costs in New York City
New York City is the country’s most expensive city, and utility costs are no exception. Luckily, most rented apartments come with water included, but electricity, gas, and Internet service will be an additional cost to your already astronomic rent. The city does not give you many options...
Mountain View Sunnyvale Palo Alto CA Real Estate Agent Properties, Los Alto, Menlo Park & Cupertino Homes for Sale
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-28
Is this the safest house in the world? 2 Panic rooms, 2 Safe "cores", Garage for 6 armored cars and a heli-pad…http://bit.ly/bu8RXf # Starting today: New Credit Card Laws in effect. So what's in it for you and me? http://bit.ly/chNmYe # Home prices slightly up in December in Major metro cities. Which ones?...
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-28
Is this the safest house in the world? 2 Panic rooms, 2 Safe "cores", Garage for 6 armored cars and a heli-pad…http://bit.ly/bu8RXf # Starting today: New Credit Card Laws in effect. So what's in it for you and me? http://bit.ly/chNmYe # Home prices slightly up in December in Major metro cities. Which ones?...
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-21
What does a "median" house look like in Palo Alto these days? SF Gate take a look… http://bit.ly/d9geLv # Latest findings: Rise in Asian homeowners in the Bay Area. http://bit.ly/aBVUkz # "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands!" Silicon valley tops Gallup's poll of happy places to live. http://bit.ly/dl2Gnt...
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-14
Ever wonder, so how DOES Escrow really work? Look no further! Yahoo Real Estate chimes in Today. http://bit.ly/aFsXow # Breaking News:Confirmation that we all should lay off soft drinks; Soda consumption leads to risk of Pancreatic Cancer http://bit.ly/aqoR7Z # Rain Rain everywhere: How to make sure your home is prepared for Rain...
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-14
Ever wonder, so how DOES Escrow really work? Look no further! Yahoo Real Estate chimes in Today. http://bit.ly/aFsXow # Breaking News:Confirmation that we all should lay off soft drinks; Soda consumption leads to risk of Pancreatic Cancer http://bit.ly/aqoR7Z # Rain Rain everywhere: How to make sure your home is prepared for Rain...
Twitter Updates of the Week for 2010-02-07
Google provides new ways to view your home. But is it really a good thing?http://bit.ly/bXJCov # Rethinking Real Estate: A new approach to "Median" home prices; check sales data. http://bit.ly/cLmnsL # Planning for a Super Bowl Party? Tips on recipes, home decor, parties on a budget, entertainment for kids & more! http://bit.ly/aC5Jbq...
REMAX REAL ESTATE REALTOR SHORT SALES
LAS VEGAS SHORT SALE A better solution With Las Vegas Short Sale the state of the current housing market conditions in limbo, many home owners are being forced to make important, yet difficult financial decisions about their current housing situation.......
Northwest Las Vegas Home for Sale
Northwest Las Vegas Home for Sale 2061 sq. ft - Two Story Located in Northwest 3 Bedrooms, loft, 2.5 Baths, GE Appliances, Refrigerator, Granite Counters, Birch Cabinets, Washer & Dryer, Window... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
BEAUTIFUL SUMMERLIN HOME WITH LOTS OF UPGRADES. 4 BEDROOMS AND OFFICE WITH MASTER AND 2ND BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS. SUMMERLIN BUILDER'S MOST POPULAR FLOOR PLAN. THIS SUMMERLIN LAS VEGAS IS SITUATED IN... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
55+ Age Restricted Community Las Vegas
55+ Age Restricted Community Las Vegas. Beautiful new Madison model home in age restricted community with open floor plan. Open great room with thick plush carpeting and brand new wood flooring.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Las Vegas Foreclosure Condos for Sale
Las Vegas foreclosure condos for sale near Las Vegas Strip and Airport. Las Vegas foreclosure Condos for Sale in close proximity to all major Vegas attractions. Instant equity plus cash flow... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Las Vegas Gated Community Bank Owned Home
Las Vegas Painted Desert pool home located in gated golf course community. Five bedrooms with three baths and 2700 sq. ft. with three car garage. Solar heated pool with fireplace in master bedroom.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
MND NewsWire
Treasury Reviews State Housing Proposals. Awards "Hardest Hit" Funds
The first states to receive funds under the Administration's " HFA Hardest Hit Fund " have been announced by the Treasury Department. Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, and Nevada will be the first to receive funding for local initiatives to assist struggling homeowners. The Hardest Hit program was first announced by...
Commercial Loan Delinquency Rates Shoot to Record Highs
Commercial real estate mortgages held in commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) have skyrocketed in the past year and have reached an all time high according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report . Delinquencies in other investor groups, while up, are still well below numbers in the early...
Fannie Mae Fights Back Against Strategic Defaulters
From the Fannie Mae Release... Fannie Mae announced today policy changes designed to encourage borrowers to work with their servicers and pursue alternatives to foreclosure. Defaulting borrowers who walk-away and had the capacity to pay or did not complete a workout alternative in good faith will be ineligible for a...
OCC/OTS Report: Delinquencies Decrease. Foreclosures Rise. Loan Mods Re-Defaulting
For the first time in at least 21 months, the delinquency rates for all categories of mortgages - prime, Alt-A, and subprime - decreased, according to the June Mortgage Metrics Reports for the first quarter of 2010 released today by the Offices of Thrift Supervision (OTS) and Comptroller of the...
Loan Applications Decline As Closing Costs Rise
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 18, 2010. The Mortgage Bankers Association application survey covers over 50% of all US residential mortgage loan applications taken by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, and thrifts. The data gives economists a look into...
The Day Ahead: New Home Sales, FOMC Statement, Treasury Auction
Investors are optimistic this morning ahead of the central bank’s afternoon policy announcement. Sentiment could easily change early into the session, however, as the new home sales index is anticipated to fall after the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit.. Two hours before the opening bell, Dow futures are up...
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I have an unusual listing for sale, it’s an American Institute of Architects-award winner and was featured in Pacific NW Magazine, so I’m excited about the property and wanted to share the details. I just did an interview with NPR and it’s featured on their website. There’s a short article...
Buying a house with street cred
Buzz Osborne wastes an unidentified real estate agent’s time in this amusing little video. Agent to Buzz: “Go back to Seattle!”...
One more reason to hate real estate agents
Boing Boing writes of a survey of the 1.9 million accounts on AshleyMadison.com, a dating site for people looking to cheat on their spouses, and come up with a list of the most would-be infidelitous....
Transcribed from the radio and the Hellickson website: “Hi, it’s Glenn Beck. You probably know how I feel about real estate. I have too many family and friends who have lost their savings, college fund, retirement money, even their own home. But here’s the thing. It doesn’t...
A pulse, a passing grade and a business card?
Marc Davison on the 1000 Watt blog recently wrote an article entitled “A pulse, a passing grade and a business card: raising the bar on real estate agent qualifications”, imploring brokerages to raise their hiring standards. I’m really torn about this idea. On the one hand, I...
Mike's Corner - Web 2.0 For Real Estate Professionals
Stay tuned for a new domain and new focus for this blog. In the next few weeks I will be launching NewRulesNewTools.ComCopyright 2008, Michael A. Price...
Like so many others, 2009 wasn't a very good year for me. If you know me very well, you've got a pretty good idea of the endless stream of life challenges the year brought right up until the very end. I'm glad it's over and I'm beginning to feel rejuvenated...
This week's CORE brought 24 submissions that ran the usual gamut of self-promotion wrapped up in the absurdly obvious to insightful posts with fresh perspectives and topics. The following are the 3 picks I've selected from the submissions. There were some great hyper-local topics as well. I'll get them all...
I'll be hosting Monday's CORE. Be sure to submit your best posts!Copyright 2008, Michael A. Price...
This week's edition of CORE had 17 submissions. Here are my picks.Honorable Mention - Matt Swanson - GeekEstate BlogHow To Eliminate The Guesswork From Site DesignWhile I personally think there are many more intracacies and nuances of establishing a winning web presence, Matthew does a great job of exposing readers...
UPDATED: Podcast: Paul Chaney Discusses His Upcoming Social Media Book, The Digital Handshake
In the latest episode of Mike's Mic, Paul Chaney takes time to discuss his forthcoming book, The Digital Handshake. The book covers proven strategies geared toward small businesses interested in exploring how social media can be used productively and proactively. With the shelves stuffed full of tomes on how to...