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To See It is To Want It - This House DeliversLocation: Sunrise BeachSpectacular artist's home. If you are looking for a clean well maintained two bedroom home, this is a must see. Harwood floors, warm earth tone colors, and a gas fireplace that ads atmosphere. Outside deck with built-in cabinets ...

Budget Balancer!Location: Barnegat PinesAdorable home which is close to schools and shopping. Renovated windows, siding, outside doors, and a remodeled kitchen. Enjoyed the warmth and atmosphere from the woodburning fireplace. Entertain on the outside deck. There is a fenced yard and shed, even a...

The media is reporting that Microsoft has offered $31.00 (44 Billion) a share to buy Yahoo!.  In an article publilshed by inman news, Yahoo! Real Estate is still one of the top internet destinations for real estate (number 6).  Obviously if this sale goes through, Microsoft will have a greater an...

Do you want to increase your return on investment in eMail marketing?  Consider this...I just finished reading a couple of studies on email marketing.  The studies report data gathered during the 4th quarter of 2007. I thought one of the most useful statistics is that most email is opened on eith...

Today I had to make a call to a party having nothing to do with my real estate business.  During the course of the conversation I was asked to disclose my profession.  As soon as I told him I was a REALTOR, he brought up the California Suit, asking if I had heard of it and what I thought.At first...

Fantastic Home - Fantastic PriceLocation: Forked River, NJThis home has been extensively remodeled in a way similar to what you see on television home make over shows. Golden hardwood floors, new carpeting, new appliances, ceiling fans in each room upstairs, new duct work & electric receptacles, ...

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I noticed in this mornings Inman News that HouseValues.com is laying off 45 and that the CFO is resigning. Earlier in the week it was announced that Housevalues.com was investing 2.75 million in Active Rain. Is this a sign that the third party lead generation companies are failing and going down ...

A Jewel Ready For PolishingLocation: Office Phone: 800-523-3117Ccompare this home to the competition. Unlike many, this home comes with features where over time you can improve lifestyle and increase your homes value. Large back yard with enough room for a playground, pool, shed, and still have r...

While reading in the Asbury Park Press that Foxton's was going out of buisness there was a cliam that many agents did not show their listings because of the lower commission.   I differ with that few.  I found that agents who had to deal with Foxtons will tell you that communication was always po...