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As an old friend used to remind us, "We all going to make a little bit money, but none of us is going to get any more time." Wasting time is something none of us can afford to do (well, at least I can't). But, it seems that no matter how hard we try, it's "built into the system". In other ...
06/11/2009
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"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." Moliere Have you ever tried to improve something? Put something together? Assemble an item? Did you remember to follow the directions? Frequently, the directions are more of an afterthought instead of ...
06/03/2009
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"In every art beginners must start with models of those who have practiced the same art before them." Ruth Whitman Mentoring programs designed to develop younger workers have long been a foundation of corporate training for Fortune 500 companies. These programs establish a relationship between...
06/01/2009
In this second of a four part series on Improving the Practice of Real Estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we'll begin the look at reformation, appropriately, at the beginning. In other words, where Realtors receive their pre-licensing training or instruction, the traditional classroom cou...
05/29/2009
May 18th, 2009 categories: Military Installations, Relocating Previously, I focused on the #1 complaint voiced by Realtors about their profession of Real Estate, that being, other Realtors. After discussing the most prevalent complaints voiced by them, the article concluded by asking, "How do ...
05/29/2009
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One of the benefits of being a teacher or instructor is the interaction with peers. The opportunity for feedback is almost limitless. Discussions with students are almost always entertaining, and hopefully instructive. And the "instructive" aspect goes both ways. As many teachers will tell...
05/13/2009
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Balancing a budget is one task that most public officials seldom look forward to. It requires making choices. Often, tough choices. As reported in the weekend's Free Lance Star, Fredericksburg's recent budget proposal by the City Council indicates the real estate tax rate for the city will inc...
05/04/2009
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So, you're looking at a home you're considering purchasing, and you've found a couple of cracks in the home's foundation. While we might think this is the exception, it is often the case. We've found a perfectly good home, but we have questions about the integrity of the cement foundation. ...
04/29/2009
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Locating pertinent information on loans, and specifically, home loans, is an exercise every home buyer attempts in preparing to buy a home. For military personnel and veterans, a Veterans Administration (VA) loan is often the vehicle of choice. But, is it the best choice for Vets? The folks ...
04/22/2009
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Have you ever heard the bar bell? The one that rings around closing time for last call, and as a reminder that it's time to pay the tab. In the U.S., the bell is oftentimes used to signify a generous tip. In the home foreclosure business, there aren't any bells to ring, but there are an a...
04/18/2009