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High Gasoline Prices
2008-06-10 03:59:00 Most of us have watched, to our dismay, the high prices for gasoline climb to an unbelievable heights within the last 12 months. This tread has evidently and negatively affected real estate professionals across the country. It has drastically increased our expenditures (both in gasoline and other goods and services, including food). The high prices have also decreased the net income of real estate professionals and other Americans. Ten years ago, few people (except the the executives of oil companies) could have imagined that gasoline would cost $3.95 to $4.99 per gallon. It now costs about $98.00 to fill my vehicle's tank up; whereas, before this War started, it cost only about $20.00 to fill the tank up. Our President invaded Iraq to secure and preserve our access to "unlimited oil". Now, who is benefiting from the war? The trend appears to continue, causing the prices of everything else to rise concomitantly; while oil conglomerates like Exxon-Mobil... More About: Gasoline , High , Prices
7 Tips to make your home buying experience go easier
2008-06-10 03:22:00 Buying your next Greenville County home should be a wonderful experience. It does not have to be a stressful and anxious experience. Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to making your next home experience one you will fondly remember.sexual offenders? How would you feel if you have two young girls and you find out after closing the man living next door is a registered sexual offender? Doing your homework now, will make you sleep better at night.www.Home sAroundGreenville.com 1) You have heard the term location, location, location! Do some homework before you go looking for your new home. Even if it meets all of your requirements is the home located in an area that is convenient to schools, shopping, interstates and is the area positioned to grow? You can be sure that CVS, Starbucks, and Bloom do a lot of homework before they decide to go into an area. When they go into an area it is an area which is poised to grow. This does not mean y... More About: Buying , Tips , Experience , Make
National Association of Realtors--New Comments on the Market
2008-06-10 02:51:00 National Association of Realtors Comments on the Housing Market It's not always bad news, friends! Today the National Association of Realtors posted a press release regarding national housing trends along with some predictions. Remember, all real estate is local and as a seller/buyer, you need to be in tune with your particular area. Still, some highlights worth mentioning: Interest rates are steadily inching upwards. Predicting a rate of 6.3% for a 30 year fixed loan by end of year. The affordability index is up. More buyers are realising that now is the time to take advantage of the slower market that is pushing prices down. New home sales are still very slow. The rising cost of construction materials--and the higher costs to transport them--keep this market slower than resale. Consumer confidence has a lot to do with homebuying. I remember the last presidential election year--buyers were skittish, sellers sensed uncertain... More About: National
10 Fastest-Growing Real Estate Markets Trends
2008-06-10 02:03:00 10 Fastest-Growing Real Estate Markets By Money Staff, CNNMoney.com Jun 9th, 2008 The housing implosion is nowhere near over. In 75 of the 100 top U.S. cities, prices are expected to fall in the next 12 months according to Fiserv Lending Solutions. The S&P Case/Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks 20 of the largest housing markets, showed prices plummeting by 12.7% in the 12 months ending February. That's the biggest fall since the index began tracking prices in 2000. Meanwhile, foreclosure filings more than doubled in the first three months of 2008, spiking 112%. So far this year 156,463 families have lost their homes to repossessions. Many markets won't hit bottom till late 2009 or even 2010. Gallery: 10 Homes for Sale in Hot Markets Pity the residents of Stockton, Calif., whose homes are likely to lose more than half of their 2006 value. But if you happen to live in Texas -- or any of the ... More About: Real Estate , Trends
Commercial / Development Listings - Where to Get Them
2008-06-10 00:45:00 Many times agent wonder where to get leads on listings. With Commercial properties it can be even more difficult. I have an interesting place to for you to start. Attend your local planning commission meetings. All developers who plan a project need to get their project approved on a township or county level. You may no walk out of a meeting with a listing but you may very well get the jump on your competitors and have the opportunity to meet some key people. Make a point of introducing yourself to the project manager and show your support for the project. It may take a while for you to get a listing out of your attendance but you will win in the long run I guarantee. Keep in mind lots of people attend these meetings including neighbors. Best of all you get to stay on top of what's happening in your part of the country. By the way this works great for residential subdivisions and condo projects as well. More About: Development , Listings
TIP - To Get The Call or Not.
2008-06-10 00:40:00 After 21 years in this business I have seen a lot of changes and one thing that I always tried to do is get a potential buyer to give me a call. My success rate jumps dramatically when I have a chance to talk to a buyer on the phone or in person, Often times I see a flyer in an information box and it is a copy of the professional report which is supposed to be reserved for professionals. It contains all the pertinent information on a listing including room sizes, square footages, etc. I ask myself why would a buyer call this agent? It would have to be to see the inside..right? Usually that is the only reason left to call. In a sellers market that can be enough but not now. When I design a flyer I make certain that I represent the information accurately but leave a reason for the buyer to call me. Since I deal with a lot of vacant developments, this is especially important. The classic thing to leave off is the price but I feel that this i... More About: Call , The Call
Light Up the Night
2008-06-10 00:35:00 If you're looking to spice up the outside appearance of your home, exterior lighting offers many options. To get you started, the lighting pros at GE explain some basic lighting techniques. Ambient lighting, such as yard lights and porch lights, provide overall illumination, while task lighting consists of low-voltage lights along sidewalks and paths. Accent lighting includes spotlights and other types of special- effect lighting to dramatize outdoor sculptures and fountains. To add depth and drama, try uplighting trees, landscape features and architectural elements by placing lights at an angle so objects are lit from below. Backlighting, which is achieved by angling a light against a wall or fence behind an object, creates a beautiful silhouette. For security, make sure patios, porches and other outdoor living spaces are well lit, especially where there are steps that can be a potential tripping hazard. To p... More About: Night , Light
Excellent Vinyl Cutter, Laser Engraver from Redsail China
2008-06-09 09:24:00 VINYL CUTTER for Sign Making-Excellent Vinyl cutter from Redsail China Redsail, have developed vinyl cutter for the sign industry and with our own technology, we have the copyright of the firmware, we have 4 patents in China. By applying the latest software algorithm and the mechanism for precision machine manufacturing, which was obtained from a long experience in related industries. we are the leader in the China sign industry, we can provide the total solution in Sign making field. We believe we supply vinyl cutter with the unbeatable prices and excelent quality in the World. Most machines are in stock for immediate dispatch. If you require help or advice please call our sales team or visit our website. We believe Redsail vinyl cutter can help you to make success in the Sign market. signmaking, sign making, summa, newstar, omega, vinyl cutters, vinyl cutter, summagraphics, graphtec, mimaki, mutoh, summa, desktop laser engraver, cocut, signtoo... More About: Laser
The Travis Heights Neighborhood of Central Austin
2008-06-09 08:47:00 Travis Heights is a centrally located neighborhood in one of Austin âs most esteemed zip codes, 78704. The neighborhoodâs proximity to downtown and Lady Bird Lake makes it a desirable place to live, and the new Emma Long Center for the Performing Arts is just a couple of blocks north of the area, right across Barton Springs Road. Auditorium Shores, a lovely outdoor amphitheater which hosts festivals and concerts is adjacent to the Long Center, and is also a short walk from the Travis Heights neighborhood. Easy access to the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike trails as well as access to the Zilker greenbelt is also advantageous for residents of the area. The neighborhood dates to the turn of the century, with dramatic growth during the 1920s and 1030s, and many historic homes from the period are still standing. One of the neighborhoodâs most influential and well-known residents was John Henry Faulk, and his boyhood home was on the spot where Green Pastures, a beautiful, histo... More About: Travis , Central , Neighborhood
The Real Estate Market Seems to be Improving in Los Gatos
2008-06-09 07:45:00 One of the benchmarks realty professionals use in determining the answer to the ever-present question of "how's the market?" is the absorption rate, or months (or days or weeks) of inventory. The question is this: if no new inventory were to come on the market, how long would it take for the current number of listings to be absorbed by buyers? A look at the single family home situation in the town of Los Gatos reveals an improvement over recent months. Is it possible that we're near the bottom of the market? Maybe. This graph presents broad strokes in a market comprised of many micro-markets. What is happening in Blossom Manor may not be the same thing happening in the Edelen District or what's going up in the Aztec or Maya areas, in the Sierra Azule section of town or Belwood or Bicknell Road areas. The home offered at $950,000 in the Union School District is not really "the same market" as one worth $2 million with Los Gatos schools - th... More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real Estate Market , Market , Real
Knot Just For Women
2008-06-09 06:51:00 P2P--(Person to Person) Another day winds down for me at the office, TriCity Real Estate Brokers. Perhaps after arriving at home, retreating to the study and selecting a good read and a glass of port to end the day? "Knot " quite.Keeping office deadlines and real estate contracts at bay takes some effort, but recently I have found a good way to unwind that does not require port, knitting. My wife started some time ago, and her testimony was that it helped her wind down from a day of teaching elementary school students. Hmmm... Go on... I tried to cast on a row on a knitting needle while watching a Law and Order episode, (my one vice), and I actually caught on. Before long, I knit my first hat, then two, then four then on to knitting socks. I need wind down time. Can you tell? Since the knitting bug bit, I have started Knotjustforwomen on Ravelry.com. We have members too. Before all this, I had to first get over the stigma of men knitting, and like me, you may get a kick out of hi... More About: Women , For Women
A piece of heaven in the Texas Hill Country!
2008-06-09 05:44:00 108 Indian Bluff Own this beautiful 4.31 acre residential lot! Spectacular views! Level building site! Mature Oaks! Truly one of the best lots available today in the exclusive community of Cordillera Ranch! Call today for more information! Natalie Meadlin, Realtor (830) 388-0920 More About: Country , Heaven , Texas , Hill , Piece
Real Estate Prices Drop Substantially on Long Island & Queens
2008-06-09 05:29:00 The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island which regularly gathers statistics on real estate sales mainly for Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island as well as the borough of Queens in New York City reported that in May 2008 the median closing price was $ 360,000 in Suffolk, down from $ 400,000 a year ago. In Nassau, the median price dropped $ 51,500 to $ 438,500 over the same period and in Queens the price dropped to $ 407,500 from $ 480,000. More About: Estate , Real Estate , Real
"Fiddler on the Roof" comes to Bayside
2008-06-09 05:06:00 The Theatre By The Bay Performers proudly present "Fiddler on the Roof " on June 12th & 19th at 8 p.m. and on June 15th & 22nd at 3 p.m. These performances are held at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th Street, Bayside. Audiences will enjoy musical classics such as "Tradition", "If I Were A Rich Man", and "Sunrise, Sunset". Tickets are priced between $ 15 and $ 18 per person. For more details and group discounts, call (718) 428-6363.
Las Vegas Homeowner's Association - Letter from a Homeowner
2008-06-09 04:27:00 Fellow Anthem Homeowner s: Unfortunately, like most homeowners in Anthem Country Club, I have left it to others to determine the fate of our community, trusting that those who choose to volunteer will always act in our best interests. Volunteering for a seat on an HOA board is usually a pretty thankless task, and I rarely criticize decisions that are made by those volunteers. I give them a lot of credit for putting in many hours of unpaid labor on our behalf. Plus these are our friends and neighbors, and I enjoy the company of those Board members that I know on a social basis. But after receiving a disturbing communiqué from Secretary Kathy Gillespie relating to the recent activities of the HOA Board, I decided to attend the March HOA meeting to see for myself what was really happening. I definitely do not always agree with Ms. Gillespie about either the issues or in particular with the way she handles things - she can be way too outspoken, and un... More About: Las Vegas , Letter , Association , Vegas
Boxing Success Returns to Youngstown
2008-06-09 02:42:00 Youngstown, OH is on its way back! The Chevrolet Cobalt is selling better than ever with gasoline prices rising and now the GM Lordstown plant is adding a 3rd shift. Hometown son and loyal Youngstown resident Kelly Pavlik has now defended his Middleweight boxing championship. Real economic and psychological benefits are on the horizon for Youngstown. More About: Boxing , Success
6/6/08 - Update for the Northwestern area of Virginia, including the counti
2008-06-08 21:03:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here are the listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress ... More About: Virginia , Area , Northwestern
6/6/08 - Update for Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline Counti
2008-06-08 21:02:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here are the listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress City ListingID Subdivision PRICE $199,900 ... More About: George , King , King George , Caroline
6/6/08 - Update for the Piedmont area of Virginia, including the counties o
2008-06-08 21:00:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here are the listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress ... More About: Virginia , Area
6/6/08 - Update for Southern Prince William County areas, including Woodbri
2008-06-08 20:59:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here are the listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress ... More About: Prince William , Prince , County , Southern
6/6/08 - Daily Update for Northern Prince William County, including Manassa
2008-06-08 20:58:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here are the listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress City ListingID Subdivision NEW $230,000 ... More About: Daily , Prince William , Prince , County
6/6/08 - Update for Loudoun County
2008-06-08 20:56:00 Please visit us at: http://www.searchnorthernvahomes.com/ to obtain additional information on the property you are interested in. You can also schedule a showing with us to visit the property. Feel free to contact us directly at: 540-829-0077 with any questions Here is listings that were added or changed on 6/06/08 LastUpdate Type ListPrice FullStreetAddress City... More About: County , Loudoun County
Austin Museum of Art
2008-06-08 08:23:00 823 Congress, Austin TX 78701 // West 35th Street, Austin TX, 78703 // 512-495-9224 This is truly a museum for the casual and creative Austinite. With two locations and loads of interesting exhibits and programs, AMOA is a great cultural destination for students, adults, and even parents and caregivers of young children. The downtown location is a sleek and modern space, while the Laguna Gloria campus, AMOAâs original home, is housed within a 1916 Italiante villa. The primary home of the AMOA Art School, Laguna Gloria is located on property once owned by Stephen F. Austin, and was the residence of the legendary Clara Driscoll. Overlooking Lake Austin, and with 12 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens, Laguna Gloria is worth a visit purely on historical merit. Both locations have permanent and changing exhibits, and both have space available for private functions. One of the hallmarks of both AMOA locations is the informal structure and feel. No stuffy, hallowed grounds here... More About: Museum
Bats In Austin Texas
2008-06-08 08:20:00 One of the most unique and celebrated attractions in Austin is a naturally occurring phenomenon and costs absolutely nothing to enjoy. The 1.5 million Mexican Free-tailed bats that live under the Congress Street Bridge from March to October emerge at dusk in a breathtaking display. This nightly (almost) occurrence can be viewed in a number of different ways, and is the kind of event that makes living in or visiting Austin so memorable. Bats are much maligned and misunderstood in society. Often associated with vampires, belfries, and bad hair days, the bat holds a mystique of fright, and is tragically misunderstood. Although bats, like any other mammal, can carry rabies, and no one should ever touch a bat in nature, bats are an important part of our ecological system. According to Bat Conservation International, the Austin bats eat up to 20,000 pounds of insects every night! Austinâs bats migrate every spring from Mexico, and have made their home under the Congress Street Brid... More About: Texas
SAD NEWS; NRPS LOGO ARTIST ALTON KELLEY HAS PASSED AWAY
2008-06-08 07:36:00 Alton Kelley passed away this week. he was the great artist of the beloved NRPS logo. That logo means everything to me. it symbolizes all that the New Riders are, then and now. Go to thenewriders.com forum to get links to news articles about Kelley.(see sad news by speedo)Thanks Alton, for drawing that beautiful symbol More About: News , Artist , Logo , Alton
BTW BUDDY...
2008-06-08 07:29:00 BY the way, Buddy ... the guy I bought the picture from on ebay was "guessing" or trying to remember where the pic was taken. he said "Maybe Santa Barbara stadium?" he wasnt at all sure, and I have no Idea myself. But since I found the ticket stub for S.B. stadium, I thought maybe that would help you out identifying where it was taken. but I am not saying it is S.B. stadium at all, no idea here what so ever...
Clubs and Groups
2008-06-08 06:28:00 We had lots of clubs and organizations that kept us busy. Here's a few: The great Wizard staff More About: Clubs , Groups
Girls Sports
2008-06-08 05:52:00 Here's a collection of photos from the Wizard yearbooks. One thing that amazed me as I assembled these photos - was there a sport besides archery that Margot did NOT play? Must have been the influence of Gens who had her work out with his Lions baseball teams. Lois Collins was quite a jock as well. More About: Sports , Girls
Clean Water for Everyone
More articles from this author:2008-06-08 03:50:00 My market area is a part of the watershed which is included in the Chesapeake Bay initiative. Municipalities in six states are co-operating in pollutant reduction and water clean-up efforts. Factory waste, farm run off and treated sewage discharge into the rivers that are tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay. Many communities along these rivers also take their drinking water out of those same rivers. It is a disturbing fact. "We all live downstream from some other Community". We should give a little more thought to what we are pouring down our drains or spraying on our lawns. More About: Clean , Water 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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