Updated: Friday, July 03, 2009
Home Remodeling Showing Signs of Recovery, Future Looks Bright
Recent surveys and reports show a picture of the home remodeling industry that is a mixed bag of good news and bad.
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Recent surveys and reports show a picture of the home remodeling industry that is a mixed bag of good news and bad.
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More Biz in Todays Tough Market 8211; The Phrase That Pays
BNI is a group Brian Hilliard works with in Atlanta, and is best known for generating referrals amongst its members. In other words, 20 or so entrepreneurs get together on a weekly basis with the sole intent of developing relationships, and passing referrals to members based on the contacts those individuals have in the local business community.
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BNI is a group Brian Hilliard works with in Atlanta, and is best known for generating referrals amongst its members. In other words, 20 or so entrepreneurs get together on a weekly basis with the sole intent of developing relationships, and passing referrals to members based on the contacts those individuals have in the local business community.
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HOA Musical Meetings
A well conducted meeting is like a music to your ears. Using a well thought out plan, the Chair cues, directs and closes the meeting much like a conductor. Conducting successful meetings doesnt happen by chance. There is a combination of clear purpose coupled with ground rules. Here are some tips that can make your meetings like music to the ears.
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A well conducted meeting is like a music to your ears. Using a well thought out plan, the Chair cues, directs and closes the meeting much like a conductor. Conducting successful meetings doesnt happen by chance. There is a combination of clear purpose coupled with ground rules. Here are some tips that can make your meetings like music to the ears.
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Real Estate Outlook: When Signals are Mixed
The key to understanding whats happening for housing and real estate right now is to remember this: In a recovery thats just getting going, dont expect all the economic arrows to point the same way at any given moment.
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The key to understanding whats happening for housing and real estate right now is to remember this: In a recovery thats just getting going, dont expect all the economic arrows to point the same way at any given moment.
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The 100 Mile Peninsula: A Solution, A Lifestyle, A Future
Real estate niches can provide new economic jumping-off points for recession-ravaged regions. PJ Wade introduces The 100 Mile Peninsula as a practical re-branding that could inspire other communities.
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Real estate niches can provide new economic jumping-off points for recession-ravaged regions. PJ Wade introduces The 100 Mile Peninsula as a practical re-branding that could inspire other communities.
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Must Landlords Prevent the Presence of Secondhand Smoke?
We continue to examine the ever-increasing and novel ways in which our legal system makes it difficult to be a landlord. Todays example involves the issue of secondhand smoke and the possible duty of a landlord to prevent tenants and others from being harmed by its presence on the premises.
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We continue to examine the ever-increasing and novel ways in which our legal system makes it difficult to be a landlord. Todays example involves the issue of secondhand smoke and the possible duty of a landlord to prevent tenants and others from being harmed by its presence on the premises.
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Buyers: Know What You Need to Know in Making a Contract Offer
Be it the real estate market in 2009 or any other real estate market for that matter, the structure of a real estate purchase contract offer can be the difference in it being accepted or rejected.
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Be it the real estate market in 2009 or any other real estate market for that matter, the structure of a real estate purchase contract offer can be the difference in it being accepted or rejected.
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Investor Report: Condo Loan Rules
FHA has come out with its long-awaited rules on condominium loans, and theyre a mixed bag for investors, second home and other buyers and sellers.
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FHA has come out with its long-awaited rules on condominium loans, and theyre a mixed bag for investors, second home and other buyers and sellers.
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Washington Report: Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs controversial new appraisal rules are now coming direct attack by the biggest lobby on Capitol Hill - the National Association of Realtors. Though the association is saying nothing publicly, officials have confirmed to Realty Times that they are gearing up for a fight in Congress and elsewhere to derail the 8220;Home Valuation Code of Conduct8221; or HVCC for 18 months.
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Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs controversial new appraisal rules are now coming direct attack by the biggest lobby on Capitol Hill - the National Association of Realtors. Though the association is saying nothing publicly, officials have confirmed to Realty Times that they are gearing up for a fight in Congress and elsewhere to derail the 8220;Home Valuation Code of Conduct8221; or HVCC for 18 months.
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Condo Trends: From Luxury Condo to Homeless Shelter
In a move to ward off foreclosure, a luxury condo developer has turned the units intended to sell for more than a quarter million dollars into a homeless shelter with the help of a New York-based nonprofit.
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In a move to ward off foreclosure, a luxury condo developer has turned the units intended to sell for more than a quarter million dollars into a homeless shelter with the help of a New York-based nonprofit.
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Leaking Toilet Can Cause More Than Water Loss
Leaking toilets result in six billion gallons of water loss every day according to Richard Quintana, founder of AquaOne Technologies. That astonishing figure is a real problem with financial and physical effects.
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Leaking toilets result in six billion gallons of water loss every day according to Richard Quintana, founder of AquaOne Technologies. That astonishing figure is a real problem with financial and physical effects.
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Mortgage Rates Mostly Flat Amid Mixed Economic News
Freddie Mac NYSE:FRE today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey PMMS in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage FRM averaged 5.42 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 25, 2009, up from last week when it averaged 5.38 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.45 percent.
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Freddie Mac NYSE:FRE today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey PMMS in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage FRM averaged 5.42 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 25, 2009, up from last week when it averaged 5.38 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.45 percent.
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Entering the For-Sale-By-Owner World
Converting FSBO listings involves a process that, in a number of ways, is similar to working with expired listings. However, there are two key differences between the two areas.
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Converting FSBO listings involves a process that, in a number of ways, is similar to working with expired listings. However, there are two key differences between the two areas.
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HOA Proxies with Moxie
A proxy is a legal authorization for one person to act on behalf of another. It is commonly used in homeowner association Annual Meetings to achieve the quorum required to hold a legal meeting. The normal routine is to mail proxy forms along with the meeting notice and ask that they be filled out and returned to the secretary or manager by a certain date whether an owner plans to attend the meeting or not. While the person designated by the proxy could be anyone of legal age, usually a relative, friend or board member is chosen.
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A proxy is a legal authorization for one person to act on behalf of another. It is commonly used in homeowner association Annual Meetings to achieve the quorum required to hold a legal meeting. The normal routine is to mail proxy forms along with the meeting notice and ask that they be filled out and returned to the secretary or manager by a certain date whether an owner plans to attend the meeting or not. While the person designated by the proxy could be anyone of legal age, usually a relative, friend or board member is chosen.
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A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste
Peter L. Mosca shares an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
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Peter L. Mosca shares an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
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New Loan Modification, Short Sale Options
New provisions give some homeowners a second shot at a home-saving loan modification, while other homeowners may now be able to take the short sale escape route from foreclosure.
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New provisions give some homeowners a second shot at a home-saving loan modification, while other homeowners may now be able to take the short sale escape route from foreclosure.
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Can Trees Help Sell Your Home?
The population of the U.S. nearly doubled from 1950 to 2000 but with that growth our water demands more than tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The government predicts that there will be water shortages in 36 states by the year 2013. That8217;s disappointing news to homeowners who love their green lawns and think that they add value to their homes. The good news is that a yard can still look attractive and yet use less water to maintain its beauty.
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The population of the U.S. nearly doubled from 1950 to 2000 but with that growth our water demands more than tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The government predicts that there will be water shortages in 36 states by the year 2013. That8217;s disappointing news to homeowners who love their green lawns and think that they add value to their homes. The good news is that a yard can still look attractive and yet use less water to maintain its beauty.
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Hot Market: Lone Texas City Beats Odds in Economic Growth
A Brookings Institute report pointed out McAllen, Texas as 8220;the only major city in the country that saw growth in employment and output during the first quarter of 2009,8221; as reported in The Monitor, the Rio Grande Valley8217;s main newspaper and online news service.
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A Brookings Institute report pointed out McAllen, Texas as 8220;the only major city in the country that saw growth in employment and output during the first quarter of 2009,8221; as reported in The Monitor, the Rio Grande Valley8217;s main newspaper and online news service.
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How to Engage an Expired Listing
If you8217;re a listing Agent, the two biggest questions you face are: Who do I call? and Where can I obtain Seller information? If you8217;re working to convert expired listings, the answers are right at your fingertips.
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If you8217;re a listing Agent, the two biggest questions you face are: Who do I call? and Where can I obtain Seller information? If you8217;re working to convert expired listings, the answers are right at your fingertips.
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The Confident Rookie Series
As we all know, many rookie agents are woefully unprepared for the realities of their new career. They8217;re told to 8220;fake it 8216;til you make it8221; and sent out into the world to generate business for themselves before they even spell 8220;MLS8221;
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As we all know, many rookie agents are woefully unprepared for the realities of their new career. They8217;re told to 8220;fake it 8216;til you make it8221; and sent out into the world to generate business for themselves before they even spell 8220;MLS8221;
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A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste: Part 2
Peter L. Mosca shares part two of an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
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Peter L. Mosca shares part two of an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
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Job Loss Mortgage Insurance: New Sources
Todays job-loss mortgage insurance is a growth industry spawned by the recession. Once only the domain of traditional insurers, the coverage is now available from a variety of sources.
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Todays job-loss mortgage insurance is a growth industry spawned by the recession. Once only the domain of traditional insurers, the coverage is now available from a variety of sources.
Full Story >
Can Trees Help Sell Your Home?
The population of the U.S. nearly doubled from 1950 to 2000 but with that growth our water demands more than tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The government predicts that there will be water shortages in 36 states by the year 2013. That8217;s disappointing news to homeowners who love their green lawns and think that they add value to their homes. The good news is that a yard can still look attractive and yet use less water to maintain its beauty.
Full Story >
The population of the U.S. nearly doubled from 1950 to 2000 but with that growth our water demands more than tripled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The government predicts that there will be water shortages in 36 states by the year 2013. That8217;s disappointing news to homeowners who love their green lawns and think that they add value to their homes. The good news is that a yard can still look attractive and yet use less water to maintain its beauty.
Full Story >
How to Engage an Expired Listing
If you8217;re a listing Agent, the two biggest questions you face are: Who do I call? and Where can I obtain Seller information? If you8217;re working to convert expired listings, the answers are right at your fingertips.
Full Story >
If you8217;re a listing Agent, the two biggest questions you face are: Who do I call? and Where can I obtain Seller information? If you8217;re working to convert expired listings, the answers are right at your fingertips.
Full Story >
Hot Market: Lone Texas City Beats Odds in Economic Growth
A Brookings Institute report pointed out McAllen, Texas as 8220;the only major city in the country that saw growth in employment and output during the first quarter of 2009,8221; as reported in The Monitor, the Rio Grande Valley8217;s main newspaper and online news service.
Full Story >
A Brookings Institute report pointed out McAllen, Texas as 8220;the only major city in the country that saw growth in employment and output during the first quarter of 2009,8221; as reported in The Monitor, the Rio Grande Valley8217;s main newspaper and online news service.
Full Story >
Job Loss Mortgage Insurance: New Sources
Todays job-loss mortgage insurance is a growth industry spawned by the recession. Once only the domain of traditional insurers, the coverage is now available from a variety of sources.
Full Story >
Todays job-loss mortgage insurance is a growth industry spawned by the recession. Once only the domain of traditional insurers, the coverage is now available from a variety of sources.
Full Story >
A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste: Part 2
Peter L. Mosca shares part two of an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
Full Story >
Peter L. Mosca shares part two of an excerpt of an interview with David O. Kingston, Chairman and CEO of Kingston Companies, an Idaho Falls, Idaho privately held group of 25 enterprises with a concentration in real estate development, agriculture, and power generation; Michael Anderson, Founder and co-owner, Nate Hanks, Co-Owner and Blaine Walker, President, all with RealSource in Salt Lake City, a commercial real estate provider of a full menu of institutional level services and products to help the entrepreneurial real estate investor invest well.
Full Story >
The Confident Rookie Series
As we all know, many rookie agents are woefully unprepared for the realities of their new career. They8217;re told to 8220;fake it 8216;til you make it8221; and sent out into the world to generate business for themselves before they even spell 8220;MLS8221;
Full Story >
As we all know, many rookie agents are woefully unprepared for the realities of their new career. They8217;re told to 8220;fake it 8216;til you make it8221; and sent out into the world to generate business for themselves before they even spell 8220;MLS8221;
Full Story >
Home Remodeling Showing Signs of Recovery, Future Looks Bright
Recent surveys and reports show a picture of the home remodeling industry that is a mixed bag of good news and bad.
Full Story >
Recent surveys and reports show a picture of the home remodeling industry that is a mixed bag of good news and bad.
Full Story >
HOA Musical Meetings
A well conducted meeting is like a music to your ears. Using a well thought out plan, the Chair cues, directs and closes the meeting much like a conductor. Conducting successful meetings doesnt happen by chance. There is a combination of clear purpose coupled with ground rules. Here are some tips that can make your meetings like music to the ears.
Full Story >
A well conducted meeting is like a music to your ears. Using a well thought out plan, the Chair cues, directs and closes the meeting much like a conductor. Conducting successful meetings doesnt happen by chance. There is a combination of clear purpose coupled with ground rules. Here are some tips that can make your meetings like music to the ears.
Full Story >
More Biz in Todays Tough Market 8211; The Phrase That Pays
BNI is a group Brian Hilliard works with in Atlanta, and is best known for generating referrals amongst its members. In other words, 20 or so entrepreneurs get together on a weekly basis with the sole intent of developing relationships, and passing referrals to members based on the contacts those individuals have in the local business community.
Full Story >
BNI is a group Brian Hilliard works with in Atlanta, and is best known for generating referrals amongst its members. In other words, 20 or so entrepreneurs get together on a weekly basis with the sole intent of developing relationships, and passing referrals to members based on the contacts those individuals have in the local business community.
Full Story >
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Fisher Island Holiday Barge Schedule
July 01, 2009
Please be advised there will be no barge service out of the Port of Miami on Friday July 3, 2009 in observance of Independence Day. Please schedule your deliveries accordingly....
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Fisher Island July 4th Celebration
July 01, 2009
Enjoy a Steak and Lobster Cookout Saturday July 4 7pm > 10pm Vanderbilt Mansion Celebrate Independence Day Great Food * Live Music * Drink Specials
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Links at Fisher Island
June 23, 2009
Due to weather issues the Links of Fisher Island annual aerification has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday June 24th. The golf course will be closed until approximately...
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> Fisher Island News
> National Real Estate News
> SiteMap
July 01, 2009
Please be advised there will be no barge service out of the Port of Miami on Friday July 3, 2009 in observance of Independence Day. Please schedule your deliveries accordingly....
> Full Story
Fisher Island July 4th Celebration
July 01, 2009
Enjoy a Steak and Lobster Cookout Saturday July 4 7pm > 10pm Vanderbilt Mansion Celebrate Independence Day Great Food * Live Music * Drink Specials
> Full Story
Links at Fisher Island
June 23, 2009
Due to weather issues the Links of Fisher Island annual aerification has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday June 24th. The golf course will be closed until approximately...
> Full Story
> Fisher Island News
> National Real Estate News
> SiteMap
