John March's Real Estate Blog

This home is nearly new, and well kept. There are only 180 homes in this quiet, Craftbuilt (K.Hovnanian) planned unit development. It boasts quiet streets where kids can ride their bikes. There is a community pool. The homes in this neighborhood are well kept and there is a Home Owners Associati...

I think much-too-much is made about the importance of business card design. Most real estate business cards look the same. There's head shot, a huge logo or team name and maybe something on the back of the card like "I appreciate referrals." My current card has no photo. Just want to do the oppos...

  THE DARKNESSHeadlines today from CNN.comSeptember 25 2007: 6:34 AM EDTLennar loss bigger than expectedNo. 1 home builder in terms of revenue sees sharp drop in new orders, deliveries, as it cuts staff and plans more layoffs.NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In a further sign of trouble for the battere...

 Marketing Succeeds when: 1. You have a plan2. Your marketing has a purpose3. Your marketing message is consistent4. Your marketing is contiunous5. Your marketing is measured6. Your marketing is an investment7. Your marketing yeilds an acceptable return on investment8. Your marketing asks for a r...

Where Does The Money GO? Morning Muse: Some of us spend lots of money on magazine and newspaper advertising. The truth is, it's not the listing we want to promote, but ourselves...am I wrong? Most of the Ads are "beauty contests"--Glamour shots-- and "I am the greatest headlines" --Stuff that co...

to the praise of the glory of his grace that he has freely bestowed on us in his dearly loved Son. " Ephesians 1:6 (NET Bible) This is not a repeat post but rather a change in emphasis. The focus is on what God has given to the world--and to believers. http://www.championsinchirst.net/ What it br...

A simple friend has never seen you cry.A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.A real friend comes early to help you coo...

Last night I had a friend call. He was in despair and sounded very bad.  I hadn't heard from him in awhile. so I was surprised by the call. He just wanted to talk. I cannot reveal the entire issue. It seems he was betrayed by those very close to him and he was, to put it bluntly--devastated. For ...

On September 11, 2001The devastating terrorist attacks of 9/11 were responsible for 2,973 confirmed casualties and an unknown number of injuries 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger airplanes. They crashed two of the planes into the Twin Towers in NYC, and flew a third into t...