One of the most interesting aspects of the real estate industry is that it is not necessary to convince anyone that they need a place to live. As a consequence of that simple tenet, there is always an underlying endemic demand for housing. The only governing forces that temper demand are affordab
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05/02/2014
Sinewy vines of draping purple clusters wieldNo fruit for the winemaker’s casks to yield,But nary a purer, vintage draught from the cellar of a kingHas quenched the thirsty soul as this harbinger of Spring! (R Weisser 2014) Wisteria is a delightful plant that
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04/27/2014
What is a Realtor’s® job? First of all, being a Realtor® is NOT a job at all. A Realtor® is a member of the National Association of Realtors. It is a trade organization. It is NOT an employer. Most members of this trade organization work as real estate agents or brokers. But not all real estate a
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04/26/2014
Is it unethical for a real estate agent to take an overpriced listing? While to many the answer might be obvious at first if we dig a little deeper into the topic things might not always appear in the same light. I believe that most agents would agree that it is unethical for a listing agent to m
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04/23/2014
Buyers often want sellers to respond quickly to their offers. Many want to allow as little time as possible for a seller to accept their offer. But in Georgia and in many other jurisdictions there is NO obligation for a seller to respond within the given time frame. As a matter of fact, there is
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04/22/2014
Awake and conquer Slumber’s depths,To stir anew with freshened breaths,Invigorate the immortal soul.In snow white linen garments stroll! (R Weisser 2014) Whether or not one is of a religious bent, Spring is a time for renewal. As nature literally comes back to life in the Northern Hemisphere,
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04/19/2014
Does the VA really want to sell its properties? I don’t believe that they do. Their asset managers constantly threaten, abuse, and torment potential buyers and their real estate agents. They see buyers as nuisances and truly believe that they have no obligation to treat them with common business
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04/15/2014
Now that it is official that ActiveRain is a subdomain of Trulia, I have some thoughts on the matter. At our most recent Atlanta Meet-up, SEO was a hot topic of discussion. To be honest, most of us were tired of losing the SEO battle to the big aggregator sites that appear to be the darlings of G
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04/08/2014
Against the brilliant, azure sea of sky,Bouquets of fresh bloomed pink and white.Festive gala garb in profusion spread across the land,,Carefully set in place by the Designer’s hand. (R Weisser 2014) As you might have guessed, I am easily distracted by ordinary things. Spring in 20
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04/06/2014
It was a cold and dreary evening when I first communicated with Dr. Heckle. “Dr, Heckle, I need a home inspection, pronto. Can you handle it for me,?” “Indeed I can, Richard, and I’ll make certain that you get the most bang for your buck” I was taken aback. “Why, whatever do you mean by that, Dr,
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04/03/2014