Stephanie Jacques

I just purchased the new Flip Mino Video Camera for $149 from Target last week and since then my life has been caught on camera! Filmed documentary style, this camera is so simple, fun and convenient to use. Like writing that first blog, it takes a bit of practice, but soon I'll be able to link my Youtube videos to my website, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and my Blog. This is truly how social media can be used to capture a variety of audiences.

Last week I filmed a documentary style video of my client's "Closing Day" and sent it to her in an ecard (this will remain confidential unless she agrees to release it online).

Just today I filmed my children going off to school, added music, and created something that will shed tears from me for years to come! How long did it take me? Less than 10 minutes (2 minutes of filming, 30 seconds to upload as the camera plugs into the USB port of my computer, 2 minutes to create the video and add a title and credits, 1 minute to select music, and then upload anywhere I want.

The videos are transferred into the computer as a WMV. file so no need to purchase software to convert it for later use on Youtube. As a matter of fact, it offers a Youtube share feature right on the Flip software.

If you don't have one of these cameras yet but are curious about making and uploading videos, this is the simplest to use, and the batteries recharge everytime you plug it into your computer.

9/26/2009

28 Owens Drive, Swanzey- 9:00-11:00

35 Hinsdale Heights, Hinsdale- 1:00-3:00

48 Mountainview Rd, Chesterfield- 10:00-12:00

142 Daniels Hill Rd, Keene- 3:00-4:30

55 Windsor Court, Keene- 11:00-12:30

21 Birch Street, Keene- 1:00-2:30

553 Rte 123A, Stoddard- 11:00-1:00

561 Rte 123A, Stoddard- 11:00-1:00

142 Rte 9, Chesterfield- 11:00-12:30

76 Howard Street, Keene- 11:00-12:30

61 Liberty Lane, Keene- 1:00-2:30

59 Gilsum Rd, Keene- 12:00-1:30

9/27/2009

103 Route 119W, Fitzwilliam- 1:00-2:30

This is the deal of the century and first time buyers are the lucky ones. When I purchased my first home 8 years ago the market was similar, great rates and we got a killer deal on a foreclosure home. After fixing up the home and strategically selling it at peak market before the 2005 downturn, the sweat equity put into the home really, really paid off.

I call the first home purchase a "step home". (See Video Link) I call it a "step home" because it's the first step to building your equity in an investment that will eventually lead you to your dream home in 5-10 years.

But be smart about it! If you've just lost your job and the timing isn't quite right for you now, then it's not YOUR time and you shouldn't feel pressured. Only YOU know when the time is right for YOU and your family.

This year I've worked with more first time buyers than any of the 8 years I've been in real estate. This has been the year of the first time buyer!

www.stephaniejacques.com

I think we'd all like to save a dollar or two when making improvements. My accountant keeps me updated on tax credits and I thought I'd share this one concerning Energy Efficiency products!

I'm planning on improving the exterior doors of my home this year and could save hundreds of dollars as a result of this. Pass this along to people you know.

9/19/2009

28 Owens Drive, Swanzey- 9:00-11:00

67 Forest Street, - 12:00-1:30

3 Forestview Rd, Keene - 10:00-11:30

20 Gates Rd- Unit 19C, Marlborough- 10:30-12:00

55 Windsor Court, Keene- 12:30-2:00

185 River Street, Keene- 11:00-12:30

175 River Street, Keene- 11:00-12:30

270 Wentworth Road, Walpole- 11:00-1:00

23 Kapper Drive, Keene- 1:00-3:00

43 Partridgeberry Lane, Swanzey- 12:00-1:30

97 Highland Circle, Swanzey- 10:00-11:30

38 Skyline Drive, Keene- 2:30-4:00

9/20/2009

13 Rte 119W, Fitzwilliam- 1:00-2:30

103 Richmond Rd, Winchester- 1:00-3:00

39 Base Hill Rd, Keene- 1:30-3:30

37 Base Hill Rd- 1:30-3:30

54 Pine Avenue, Keene- 1:00-2:30