Tampa Bay Blogging

You've likely done it yourself, or heard someone else do it. And thought to yourself...did you REALLY say that? Uh Oh. Saying the wrong thing can be embarrassing or hurtful, or get you into hot water.  Saying the wrong thing on-line can get you into big trouble as well...legally. It happens frequ...

As a follow up to yesterday's post about how to use the alternate choice closing technique,  you'll find the tie-down sales technique a wonderful complement (and no, a "tie-down" doesn't mean you restrain your prospect and force him to buy!). Actually, a better way to think of a tie-down is as an...

  As reported in a Realtor News article from their Source: The Wall Street Journal, Ruth Simon and James R. Hagerty (11/24/2009), more than 23 percent of people with mortgages owe more on their properties than they are worth, according to a report released Tuesday by research firm First American ...

FHA Loan Changes - Good Idea? Yesterday, I re-blogged a post about FHA loans, originally written by Ken Cook, one of the lenders I really trust when it comes to FHA information and advice.  I had read his article with great interest, as any change in any lender's rules, regulations, or requiremen...

I am scared about re-blogging  this but  you are correct...many will read the title and just start blogging me...BUT the topic is important  so here goes...and thanks for sharing  In my time here I have read countless posts, wrote over 550, and commented nearly 10,000 times. In short, I have had ...

Happy Monday! Understanding what a good attitude is and how to understand where you attitude is controlled by. In this video, I want to take a look into how your attitude is determined and how you can influence it. Remember, your strategy matters and your passion rules! -Tom 888.866.3377 www.your...

Have you thought about getting that bigger, better house in a better neighborhood?   NOW IS THE TIME! Whether you need more space, want to upgrade your location, or for any other reason, the current real estate market presents a unique opportunity to capitalize by trading up!  5 reasons why this...

Recently I have been noticing a disturbing trend in low appraisals all across my area and I'm sure you have too.  We are all having a hard time having a 'regular sale', if there is such a thing, get appraised out to the purchase price.  There are many of you out there, mostly buyers agents, that ...

Why not GIVE as a Company and Build Your Social and Community Capital?! Social capital is the collective value of your relationships, measured by the effectiveness of those relationships. What better way to build your social capital - and as a result, position yourself as a leader in your communi...

  "STOLEN" Random Thoughts     1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.     2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.     3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when ...