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By Nancy Robertson, RESA
(Signature Style Staging)
  Being a native Dallasite, one of the things I love about Dallas is the wide range of entertainment available throughout the area.  One great venue is the Dallas Symphony.  They not only have great performances by the world-class orchestra, but they also bring in top notch entertainers. Their '08-'09 calendar is now available and includes Julio Iglesias, The Beach Boys, Huey Lewis and the News coming in September; and Frankie Valli, Tony Bennett, and B.B. King coming in October. Visit their website for more information and tickets:  http://dallassymphony.com         Signature Style Staging creates rooms that connect with buyers. We work with Homeowners, Realtors, and Builders in Collin, Dallas, Rockwall, and Hunt Counties (including Allen, Garland, Greenville, McKinney, North Dallas, P...
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
I was searching through the MLS today trying to find a house for a relocation person.  Our houses are mostly brick and after a couple of minutes of scrolling through listings, they always all seem to look the same... until one grabs your attention. Granted, this is not "good" attention per se, but it definitely makes you do a double-take. I was looking at these houses and it seemed that several were missing a window.  Do you ever run across houses like these?  What do your buyers think?  Do they think the house looks odd and they cross it off the list?  Do they think they could put a big shrub in front so it's not noticeable (be careful with this in North Texas because you don't want big shrubs or trees around your foundation).       If the house is perfect on the inside and meets all y...
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
Many suburbs of Dallas, TX made CNN Money's top 100 places to live list for 2008.  What I find interesting is that 10 cities in the Dallas area made the list, but only 1 city from the Austin area made the list, Round Rock.  Of those 10 cities, I have to admit, I'm shocked by a couple of the cities that made it, but as to not offend anyone, I will not mention which ones are unbelievable. This is interesting because Austin is constantly and consistently on the list of one of the best places to live.  They're supposed to have a great housing market, and all the nature is supposed to make it a great family-oriented place.  However, to only have 1 city on the list, why does it keep ranking high as one of the best places to live and raise a family when Dallas is left out? My husband has been ...
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By Mindy & Jay Robbins, Expect Excellence from Robbins Real Estate
(Robbins Real Estate)
Forbes names Dallas one of the top ten city to buy a house.   http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/07/14/housing-buyers-list-forbeslife-cx_md_0714bestbuy.html   If you are looking for a real estate broker in Richardson, Dallas, or the North Dallas suburbs, call the company that will exceed your expectations. Call Mindy and Jay Robbins with Robbins Real Estate Group. Call us direct 214-563-4584 or visit us at www.TeamRobbins.com
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
We had the pleasure to see the movie actor Heath Ledger Dark Knight Batman Movie WOW…. WOW…. WOW…  Heath Ledger age of 28 died Where does a person at a young age acquire this kind of talent as an actor ? We were caught up in Heath’s mesmerizing performance neglected the movie.  One of the best acting performances I have ever seen in ANY movie he flawlessly carried it out. Bravo... OSCAR performance GO TOOOOOOO THE MOVIES, take a break  ! I hope you will enjoy the Dark Knight as much as we did ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-699-...
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By Barbara Stone, Barbara Stone - DFW Realtor
(The Michael Group)
 As one of Dallas' best kept secrets, this dynamic area features beautiful and diverse neighborhoods, with easy access to all major business districts, airports, highways, and rail. And with gas prices getting so expensive, this area is perfect for keeping your fuel costs low.  Northwest Dallas neighborhoods have an abundance of mature trees and homes on large lots, so even though you have close proximity to the business and transportation, you are in quiet and gorgeous areas.  Our home prices range anywhere from $100,000 up to over $1,000,000.  Prices on these homes are still very reasonable, and that's why it's Dallas' Best Kept Secret....for now. All indications are pointing that this area is quickly becoming known and will be Dallas' Next Hot Spot! Homes in the area were typically b...
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
The City of Dallas has been going Green through many initiatives.  The most important is that Dallas, TX now has new building standards and they are Green, and we're talking both commercial and residential buildings. "Dallas is the number one municipal purchaser of renewable power in the nation, boasts the largest clean vehicle fleet of any city in Texas, and is the only pilot city chosen for the EPA's Sustainable Skylines Initiative aimed at improving air quality." You can't get much Greener than that these days, though there are still improvements to be made. If you would like further information about Dallas going Green, you can go to their website.
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
CREDIT REPAIR HUMOR THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED ~ I don’t dig up the dead I owned a credit repair business for 10 years lectured to 1000’s about how to clean your credit value of credit scores   8 am                              I received a call inquired if I repaired credit MY ANSWER:                 Yes how can I provide assistance CALLER:                        Stated he was in dare need for credit repair on “the social security number” MY THOUGHTS:              “the” I knew I was in for something most people will state “my” not “the” CALLER:                        Explains is a non US resident who purchased "the SSN" how this other person who was the provider/reseller  stolen SSN #’s ….SOLD same SSN to another person WHO HAS NOW TRASHED "THE SSN#"..... CALLER needed me to clean up the ...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Blog to direct Home Buyers without Realtor(Buyers Agent) representation   I am unconfirmed if you receive questions from home buyers who don’t want real estate agent representing them…. HOWEVER want us realtors to answer their questions regarding how to purchase a home.   I’d like to create a blog postings where I can direct link these home buyers read  real estate agents short information of things can go wrong without a real estate agent representing them.    Can’t wait to hear A/R the response ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Blooper:  For a garage sale GET RID of Husband ! it was in the newspaper ! Ladies, don't forget the garage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands   ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-699-9111 Dallas apartments for lease, Dallas apartment rentals
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Blooper :  I love reading newspapers and authored statements The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."  The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus." If you have a blooper post it here !   ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-699-9111 Dallas apartments for lease, Dallas apartment rentals
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
YOUR Blog Audience Demands Effective content  Printed advertising SOON will be "thing of the past" LEARN THE ART OF Effective Blogging skills NOW... with long term advantage. Audience of blogs similar TV, Newspapers, Magazines and Radio demand viewers we learn the skilled art of grabbing the attention IMMEDIATELY if not our listeners switch to another station, flip the page, or close out of a blog window. ASK YOURSELF:  Is your blog communicating and directing your audience want to pick up the phone call? You want IMMEDIATE ACTION do business with you?  YOUR PRESENTATION ~ blog, lay out, authored statements DOES IT SPEAK TO YOUR AUDIENCE. NOTE: I can only laugh at the blogs website when I first started WOW what practice will do ! Other posted articles for your interest DIRECT LINKS SEO...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
  Lesson # 4 ~ SEO EXPOSURE Posting BLOG There are many websites out there!  Ever thought WOW where  am I going to post my blog maximum SEO Exposure.  TIPS:  1. Check the page ranking for the website you want the back links to your own website.  I have a rule of thumb if the page ranking 5 + post I post my blog!  Page rank less than 5 I may keep it on my watch for increase in ranking. 2.  Real estate community your advantage. NOTE:  Keep in mind all websites have THEIR OWN FORMAT, WOW to learn this for each site is a task !  3.  You will have to "beef up your HTML knowledge" 4.  Presentation of your blog is critical if you don't like the appearance save on a word file start over again! I would advice you to post your article on as many sites as you can; at least ten. Don’t forget to alt...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
SEO EXPOSURE ~ USING MORE THAN ONE TILTE FOR YOUR BLOG ~  HINT: INCREASE SEO EXPOSURE SEO EXPOSURE is key to your success when blogging.  If you blog on several sites you will need to "change your blog title" for each site you wish post your article.  I recommend change the order of your artilce.  Search engine could see that your blog and title are the same defeats your purpose for SEO exposure.  A few extra minutes increase SEO exposure WORTH IT!  Keep in mind use key words in your title, tag, and blog. Happy blogging! Contact my office if you have any questions! ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://ww...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
Writing Strategies SEO Blog audience preference NO advertisement; UNLESS promotion of your listings.  TIP :  Build a platform, become an expert for opinions where your listeners will want to return read more.  You might to narrow the field down strictly a few areas in real estate.  REMEMBER direct link your website to your blog. CONCISE, short paragraphs OR bullet point statements. Blog keep between 500 to 1,000 words.  SUGGESTION:  SPLIT subject matter use links for your other related subjects you have blogged.  Use bold face fonts, separate out your thoughts.  MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE A PICTURES  ! 2 types of readers visual and those who just read text   ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,0...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
How to become wealthy Few points suggestions many of us tend to forget about on how to become wealthy   #1: Change Way You Think About Money #2: Develop an Understanding Power of Smaller Amounts #3: Each Dollar You Save, You Are Buying Yourself Freedom #4: You Are Responsible Where You Are in Your Life #5: Instead of Buying the Product... Buy the Stock! #6: Study & Admire Success of Those Who Have Achieved It... Then Emulate It #7: Realize More Money is Not the Answer     ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-699-9111 Dallas apartment...
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By Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
(Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com )
What Your Handshake Says About You   Direct Link Have you ever had a handshake that was horrible? Or when you meet a person shake their hand leaves an immediate impression on you?  I located this article to share with the A/R community every day we shake so many hands with people, might allow you to stop and think by reading this article on to present yourself in better light.   ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lynn 911 Dallas Top Real Estate Team Dallas homes for sale, Over 4,000 Dallas home foreclosures, Dallas homes for rent, Dallas Real Estate Website:  http://www.lynn911.com Email:  911@lynn911.com Dallas real estate office:  972-699-9111 Dallas apartments for lease, Dallas apartment rentals
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By Juliette Bouchard, ABR
(Keller Williams- Dallas City Center)
Slate roofing tile has a long and storied history, and is generally known as one of the highest quality, longest lasting roofing materials on the market. On the other hand, the high cost, difficult installation, and relative fragility of slate roofing tile means it's not ideal for everybody. In this segment of Pros, Cons, & Costs, we'll examine all sides of this timeless roofing solution. The Pros Slate roofing tile has some huge upsides, mostly due to the fact that it's a natural stone product, giving it a unique, beautiful appearance, and the longevity that slate is famous for. Here's a list of the most popular reasons homeowners choose to install slate roofing tiles on their home. Appearance — First and foremost, homeowners are drawn to slate because of its beauty. There simply isn'...
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
That's right, FREE slurpees at 7-11.  They used to offer the slurpees for cheap cheap in years past, but recently, they've started giving out FREE slurpees on my birthday.  At first, I thought it was a tribute to me.  Now, I know it's a tribute to me!!  j/k So, where ever you are today, stop by and get your slurpee.  It's supposed to be 100 degrees in Dallas today, so I know I'm going to venture out and get one!!   **graphic courtesy of slurpee.com
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By Donna Harris, Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
(Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com)
Each year, new words are added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.  Some of those words this year are "Air quotes", "Dirty Bomb",  and even "Edamame".  With all the mortgage controversies over the past few years, it's a wonder why it took so many years to get the word "Subprime" into the dictionary.  The official entry says it's an adjective and dates back to 1995: "1 : having or being an interest rate that is higher than a prime rate and is extended especially to low-income borrowers 2 : extending or obtaining a subprime loan " I find it interesting that even though the practice has been around since the mid-90's and foreclosure have been on the rise for the past couple of years because of subprime, that the word is just now ma...
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