I wrote this post on NRVLiving.com earlier this week, and it was suggested that perhaps it would make interesting discussion on VARBuzz, as well.  I was sitting in a coffee shop, answering an email to a client who’d asked whether a particular piece of land had had any offers on it. Obviously I have no [...]

You’ve been working with your agent for months and you’ve finally found the house of your dreams.  The offer was accepted, and the loan application has been made.  Congratulations!  What’s next?  Closing?  Not yet. One of the most important steps to take when buying a home is the home inspection, and while nearly all of my [...]

Watched a video the other day, presented by Jeff Turner of Real Estate Shows, on the idea that what works for me in the social media world might not work for you in the same way. It was interesting visual, at least for me, and I wanted to share it here. Thanks to Jeff for [...]

A friend sent me the following email, and I had to post it. According to Snopes.com it’s a recycled bit of fun, but nevertheless I thought it appropriate given the subject … and because I can see it happening. Ah, bureaucracy … and lawyers. Part of rebuilding New Orleans caused residents often to be challenged [...]

Seen the “Rural Riddle: Do Jobs Follow Broadband Access?” in the WP? If you don’t live in a rural area, you probably aren’t paying much attention to broadband access in the small towns. For myself, in Blacksburg, it’s not really on my radar either – Blacksburg was (isn’t any more) one of the most wired [...]

I came across a survey that was recently completed in the first quarter of 2009, by the Richmond Association of REALTORs, surveying their members regarding whether or not the First-Time Homebuyers Credit was actually taking effect in the market. Questions ranged from are your clients applying for the $8000 credit? to should the credit be [...]

Jay Thompson posted this on Agent Genius last month.  I finally had a chance to watch this in its entirety – what an impressive look at the change in how we store, process and refine information.

Twitter Me This Mariana Wagner posted a video to Twitter the other day that caught my eye.  In it, a man receives a call on his cell phone, and suddenly, he’s surrounded by hundreds of people all ready, willing and able to meet his need at that exact moment. Watch … Brilliant Ad?  Or Cheesy [...]

Has anyone else noticed a nasty little trend emerging in their markets recently?  I have not had much experience in different types of markets – only licensed since 2004 – but one thing has been bugging me.  In the New River Valley, in 2004 – 2006, we had a really hot market and properties were [...]

Think back to the last time you visited a doctor.  If you got there on time for your appointment, did you have to wait to see your physician? I took my wife to the doctor a couple of weeks ago for an afternoon appointment.  We arrived on time for our appointment to find a crowded [...]