ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2011
Anytime I get a repair request from a buyers agent I ask that they accompany it with an inspection report. I need to make certain that these requests are being generated from a professional source. And to be on the safe side, I'll sometimes ensure a licensed technician is the one who is ascertain...
04/27/2011
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I asked a fellow "blogger" what Groupon was and she guessed, "A group of coupons." She then started talking about that hit television show, Extreme Couponing. I can't say that I blame her first guess. I think a lot of us have an "idea" what Groupon is, but don't quite understand it completely. Th...
04/24/2011
Leases are red hot and happening more and more around the country, especialy in the Houston market. Homeowners are listing their home for both sale and lease on a regular basis. One of the things I specialize in is property management. I've had the responsibility of interviewing, screening and de...
04/20/2011
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Did you hear? Spencer Rascoff and his buddies have filed their S-1 for their IPO. Activerain's new CEO is a friend of Zillow, as is Jon Washburn and others. The thing I enjoy most about AR is that we can freely speak our minds so long as we stay within community guidelines. Most of you who foll...
04/19/2011
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Maybe I missed a post about who Nikesh (Niki) Parekh is. So I Googled him. I expected to find his photo, resume, favorite color, types of food he likes, list of awards, names of colleges he's attended. To my surprise, not much. Like a pin ball machine, I slapped the side of my monitor and found t...
04/18/2011
While at the local Krogers I decided to purchase a cup of luke warm, burnt, and ugly coffee. I stretched my legs and sat down in one of those green cushioned aluminum chairs next to the cooler with all the sandwiches, buffalo wings and pre-made ribs. Behind me were the restrooms. A real treat of ...
04/16/2011
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Nobody likes insults, especially homeowners. Low ball offers can, and usually are received as "insults" by homeowners. The small problem typically becomes a real problem when the seller does either of the following: 1. Completely rejects the offer. 2. Comes down 500-$1,000.00 from their $350,00...
04/11/2011
What good is a Sailor who hates the water? Why would someone be a nurse when the sight of blood turns their stomach? I don't understand Realtors who refuse to work on Sunday. I "tried" to submit an offer today, but wasn't able to reach the listing agent. My buyer had "very specific" questions tha...
04/10/2011
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