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The Eyes Have It………or How to Charm Just About Anyone (it works!)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Deborah

Share   I just finished reading The Power of Charm by Brian Tracy. This was an easy read, and although it did not hold any earth shattering revelations, I thought the chapter on eye contact was worth mentioning. Did you … Continue reading →

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You May Have The Skills–But Are You Accessible?

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Deborah

Share   This month I had to perform one of the most dreaded parts of my job—looking for contractors and handymen. I typically have a small team, each of them skilled in their own specialty, some easy to work with, … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Title Insurance is Worth The Investment

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Deborah

Share The Cost of Title Insurance is Worth the Investment Fewer claims do not equate with a policy’s value  Whenever there’s an article in the news about title insurance, all too frequently there is criticism about the cost.  This perception … Continue reading →

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Hardly Working?—–or Working Hard?—-The Best Job In The World.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Deborah

Share I live in a small, peaceful condo complex in San Diego. I have been working at home for years, going into my office about twice a week. I love the peace and quiet of East County, and the complex’s … Continue reading →

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A Long, Long Time Ago, Back in the Days of the Dinosaurs———

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Deborah

Share   …..people used to meet face to face. They would go to the local Stone-Age Coffee House, have a cup of Brontosaurus brew or Pterodactyl tea, look each other in the eye and have a conversation! Imagine that! The … Continue reading →

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A Look Into The Near Future: Signs of Recovery or Just Bad Press?

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Deborah

Share           Excerpt from a recent N.A.R. Newsletter: Most Homes To Begin Building Positive Equity By Late 2015   The typical U.S. homeowner in a negative equity position will begin to build positive home equity by … Continue reading →

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Who Will the Lenders Give Loans to?…. or Pretty Please Forgive Me…

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Deborah

Share In this mortgage meltdown mess, I often wonder how Lenders will survive in the next 5 years. In places like So Cal, Las Vegas and parts of Florida a huge percentage of people will have credit issues due to … Continue reading →

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That Darned Toothpaste Tube…What Does This Have To Do With Real Estate?

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Deborah

Share   I don’t know about you, but I really love all natural products. I especially like natural toothpaste, and one of my favorites is Tom’s of Maine. The taste of natural mint and other flavors (fennel is my favorite) is so … Continue reading →

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The Virtual Real Estate Brokerage and Office – WEB 3.0

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Deborah

Share I thought this post was really interesting and offerred some great insights into what Real Estate Brokerge of the future may look like. Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Manager (ActiveRain): The Virtual Real Estate Brokerage and Office of the … Continue reading →

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