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Take a ride on The Atlantis Space Shuttle.I received this link from a friend, showing the landing of the space shuttle. It was taken from inside the cockpit. Quite the process to get that big bird on the ground.Kind of like Real-estate sales, you need a team of experts behind you to help guide yo...

I'm continuously sending invitations to Real-estate Professionals that I have had contact with over the years.My biggest obstacle is convincing the Professional of the importance of net working and blogging with fellow Professionals.I'm finding it hard to believe that agents or builders are so bu...

The late Ronald Regan was once quoted saying "The government always finds a need for whatever money it gets."In another quote he said "No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to ...

A smile is one of the most contagious expressions that you have available to communicate with the rest of the world.Become a smile flasher, the next time you are riding an escalator, or walking down the sidewalk. Flash those pearly whites or just a closed lip smile and watch how the other person ...

Sellers, by taking the time to invest a little money and time in your home before listing can be repaid with better offers from buyers.So many times the seller assumes that a buyer can see past the small repairable items within their home. What they don't understand is by taking the additional ti...

If only we could be a fly on the wall to over hear how a couple approaches the thought pattern on what home to choose when purchasing.I've always been amazed on the decision process of a couple when looking at homes to buy. Just when I think I knew the thought pattern, pow, a complete turn around...

Freebies GaloreMerry Christmas early.Here are the freebies Rate A Home provides to the Real-estate Professional to make your business better.1. Lead generating Wish List that can be added to your web site. The agents, builders and mortgage brokers getting the best results display it on their home...

The words for the home buyer is "Show me the money"!With the lending fiasco in today's market, it's getting to the point that the buyer must bring in a larger down payment to buy the American Dream.The foreclosure market is dictating these changes while the banks leverage themselves for more prot...

This is my official welcoming page for the newest members to Active Rain.Please help me in a big resounding WELCOME to our newest Active Rain members.Our newest member as of 02.26.08: Jean Rampersad (Exit Realty) Jean is a broker in the Warner Robins, GA area.Kelley Rahilly (Rahilly Group-Coldwel...

Allowing your buyer client to make the decision in the largest investment in life shouldn't be approached through emotions.If you personally are diving into investments in your own 401k or retirement account with utilizing your Professional Investment Brokers "Due Diligence" reports, you may be i...