Closed my last two properties for the month today. The Pinetree Lane deal closed first and then the Tholozan property closed at 11:30 am. The earlier closing went very smoothly; the Tholozan closing had last minute glitches. It was an FHA deal, and this one just required so much more documenta
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03/29/2007
Closed on the McDonald house today. It was a smooth closing. Had the walk-through at 9:00 am and the closing at 10:00. I was happy for the buyer and the seller on this one. I had this home listed last year for 6 months. I really loved the seller, an elderly lady in her 80's. She was such a
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03/28/2007
Busy day today. Office meeting this morning. Errands after that. This afternoon, I applied the second coat of varnish on four doors of the Miami properties. Two coats will have to be enough. They will be protected by storm doors, so the finish should last longer. Dennis has been painting do
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03/27/2007
I've been reading the book titled, " The Dream Cycle," by Steve Moore. I wanted to share some exerpts that I am finding helpful. This is pretty powerful stuff, I believe...."Every one of us is on a journey toward who we want to be, who we were meant to be, and what we will achieve with our live
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03/26/2007
Weekly statistics for residential properties in the city of St Louis. Figures were gathered from the local multiple listing service.New Listings - 159; list prices between $22,500 to $1,775,000.Contingent/Option Listings - 43 - priced between $49,900 and $299,900.Pending Listings - 62 - priced b
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03/24/2007
Closed on both the Chippewa property and Bancroft properties today. Everything went very smooth, as I had hoped. I do try very hard to stay on top of things during the deals, so the closings usually are very smooth. There sometimes are some last minute glitches, but they're minor, and can be w
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03/22/2007
Spring is here. The daffodils are blooming. It was in the 70's today! I love it!Got through my last inspection notice resolution for the month today. Had a walk-through this evening with my buyers on the Chippewa property. It went fine. The buyer also had his walk-through on my Bancroft lis
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03/21/2007
I have been blessed to work with some great realtors this month. I'm closing five deals this month, more than I have ever closed in a month, and on each deal, so far, the agents have been terrific. They have been friendly, helpful, and it's really been a pleasure working with them. I realize w
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03/20/2007
I've been reading the book by Robert Kiyosaki, titled: Retire Young, Retire Rich. I've read his other books: Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Cash Flow Quadrant, Rich Dad Poor Dad. I do love his books, and find them very eduational and motivational. Here's a passage that I have found applies to me. I've
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03/19/2007
Resolved another Inspection Notice today. Have one more to resolve this week. Pretty sure we'll get all parties to come together on that one, too.We had a great time yesterday at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown. It was chilly, and it snowed the entire time, but that didn't hinder the cr
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03/18/2007
