In addition to economic factors, there are other sociological events or trends happening around you everyday. If your schedule is like mine, it's already a challenge to get through the to-do list and live something that resembles a balanced life that includes work, family and friends, and atten
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09/28/2006
You've heard this...the only things that are certain are death and taxes. I say there's one more thing. Change. Our jobs are highly infuenced by both economic and sociological changes. This, in my opinion, is what makes this business so fascinating. I am challenged everyday to know about my
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09/28/2006
Have you heard the latest? Sprint just partnered with a new company,Smarter Agent to allow Sprint users to use the GPS in their phones to get the most recent "sold" information about houses closest to their location. There is a nominal charge for the Sprint GPS service, and "smartagent" in only
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09/27/2006
Here are a couple of commercials from Australia that show the importance of picking the correct property for you!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rCKgYwhkE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myhc-QMrXrc
09/24/2006
A favorite thing to do with my morning coffee is to see what there is to see on the big wide web. This morning I found this and thought it might add some humor to your day. It's from www.realestatefunn.com. HTML is provided so you can add a cartoon to your website if you wish! All of the cartoo
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09/24/2006
***Make sure you're sitting down when you read this. *** How many of you are working with a first time home buyer from the echo boom generation? Perhaps you just got a bunch of new, young recruits in your office. This list applies to "kids" born mostly in 1984. These are the truths of their w
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09/23/2006
Has Anyone heard of SKY Rotheby International Real Estate? Apparently they are a Florida company and are moving to the Twin Cities-targeting the luxury real estate market. Would love to know if anyone has had experience with them!
09/23/2006
While not all REALTORS share my love of the study of aging and working with seniors, I know I am among those who refuse to have their heads in the sand, and strive to stay ahead of the curve. I have seen an increase of Builders in Minnesota over-building urban condos, I'm sure with the anticipati
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09/22/2006
I learned from Fran Thorsen on a conference call today that it is One Web Day Never heard of it? It is September 22nd, every year, beginning 2006. It's a day to celebrate, the internet, as you choose. I will spend some time reflecting on how the internet has become such an integral part of my
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09/22/2006
This morning I read an email from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) about aa seller who was assaulted in her home. In the last two months there have been two reports of REALTORS being assaultedduring open houses. Safety is so important...and we just take it for granted. Crime
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09/21/2006