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Are you motivated to make something happen or motivated to see what happens?

01-22-09

Katie Arnholt Kim: Real Estate Agent in Peoria, IL

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With the recent inauguration of a new president, there has been a powerful energy in the air for awhile. I have had many conversations with friends and coworkers as to whether they feel they are motivated to do something, such as motivated to make themselves better, make their work or home environment better, etc. or they motivated to see what is going to happen?

I hope that people are being "self motivated" by the new president and that he is empowering people to make themselves better, to challenge ourselves to do better, to make more with less, etc. I really hope people take this energy and motivation and use it to raise themself up.

I really hope people are not motivated to see what is going to happen....why? because we all know with government change happens slowly. So there is not going to be a quick change. I hope there is! Believe me I hope there is, but history shows us that things with government bodies does not happen quickly. So how long are these individuals going to wait until they become unmotivated and complacent.

So I throw out the question: are you motivated or are waiting to see what happens?

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Just Ask Richard - Floor Covering Question

01-22-09

Richard Ives

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Question: I am thinking of listing my home and my hardwood floors are in poor condition. Do I need to refinish them?

Richard's Response: Hardwood floors are a great feature to have in a home and something that many buyers are looking for when they are purchasing a home. It is an excellent idea to have the floors refinished before you go to sell your home. Many buyers will not want to take on a task such as this thinking it is to large or to expensive. Refinishing your floors can really make a great impression when buyers tour your home and could make the difference between SOLD and For Sale.

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"waiting to see what the market is going to do...."

01-22-09

Katie Arnholt Kim

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If you follow my blog, you know that I focus solely on commercial real estate. Lately I have had a lot of small businesses interested in purchasing their own space, which is great! They have worked hard, saved and are now ready to take advantage of the current market conditions - low interest rate and great supply! I love to work with these individuals because they take pride in what they do, as do I. So when we find the perfect space for their business it is such a satisfaction to see their business thrive.

However, I also have some clients who are looking but they are "waiting to see what the market is going to do"....do you have those clients or are you one of those individuals? I am sure a lot of real estate agents are getting that answer. So what is your/their normal response to that?

I tell my clients that if you know your business, your business' condition, and are not getting involved with risky mortgage practices - why not? It's the perfect time to take your business to the next level whether it is purchasing your own space instead of renting, expanding, or purchasing a second location.

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For Sale: Move up to Luxury

01-22-09

Richard Ives

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RE/MAX At Home
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3505 OAK PARK #C-3
BERWYN, IL 60402
MLS#:	06911062
Price:	$122,900
Bedrooms:	1
Full Bathrooms:	1
Half Bathrooms:	0

FANTASTIC CONDO FEATURING HARDWOOD FLOORS AND CERAMIC TILE RECENTLY UPDATED KITCHEN THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO COOK WITH LOTS OF CABINET SPACE AND CORIAN COUNTER TOPS!BEDROOM FEATURES DUAL CLOSETS.THE BATHROOM HAS ALSO BEEN UPDATED. MOVE IN READY!ALL THIS AND A STORAGE UNIT. JUST MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN, & THE METRA STOP JUST BLOCKS AWAY WHY LOOK ANY FURTHER. HURRY THIS GREAT HOME WILL NOT LAST LONG SO MAKE IT YOURS TODAY! CHECK OUT THE NEW PRICE! HURRY THIS ONE WILL NOT LAST LONG! PRICED TO SELL!

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Giving When It Counts

01-22-09

Roy T Robinette

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Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz how was suffering from a rare and serioue disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a monent before taking a deep breath and saying,"Yes, I'll do it if it will save her," As the transfussion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the costor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away?" Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her but he chosen to save her anyway.

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