Facebook crosses the 300,000,000 mark.
Was this a feat that could have not been surpassed? I think not. With the buzz around the world concerning social media sites one would guess that eventually this would happen. In saying that how many of YOU out there in Active Rain use it. Yes it is a good tool to stay in contact with family and friends but also a way to promote your business. And is it not what we are seeking??
More business to better ourselves. I actually have 2 Facebook accounts. I try to keep the business one separate from the personal one. Some people overlap but in general it works for me. I have found classmates from 1973 in the Virgin Islands where I grew up and have made lots of new friends as well. Take the time to preruse through the site. Who knows who you may run into.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/16/facebook.profit/index.html?eref=igoogle_cnn
Robert L Brown
Bellabay Realty
616 366 7030
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com
An executive at Wells Fargo was fired because she allegedly held parties at a beachfront home that Wells Fargo owned and which is in foreclosure in Malibu California. My thoughts were at least she was making sure the property was not being vandalized. With so many homes in this situation sitting vacant all across this country one would think that they would not rise to the level of firing her.
Maybe there’s more to the story that we are not privy to. Now here is another person going to the unemployment line and another ”home” for someone to break into. Read the attached article and let me know what you think.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Wells-Fargo-fires-exec-over-rb-2618426157.html?x=0&.v=2
Robert L Brown
Bellabay Realty
616 366 7030
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com
The way someone reads this could be good and bad depending on what side of the spectrum you are. From a real estate perspective this is very encouraging news that there is a possibility you may not have to give up the profession you like and that there are possible deals coming your way. On the other hand you could be the seller(s) who are in the midst of a bank foreclosure or that pesky short sale.
Either scenario you will not be able to satisfy ALL the people all the time. We see it every day whether we are in real estate or not. At least one sign on every street. We need a boost across these United States. We need the leaders of this free country to make decisions that will benefit the greatest amount of people. We need to get people back to work. Every little bit helps. It’s like a journey. It ALWAYS begins with the first step. The attached article may put a glimmer of hope in your day.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090821/ap_on_bi_ge/us_home_sales
Robert L Brown
Bellabay Realty
616 366 7030
Facebook worm Threat.
Yes there is a growing threat circulating thru the popular social networking site Facebook. Many of us here at Active Rain and the public have been using this to promote ourselves and more importantly our businesses. Myself personally I’ve come into contact with people who I haven’t seen in over 30 years and that in and of itself is a great thing.
But then there is always someone(s) who have way too much time on their hands to harm others. Why I don’t know. I’ve been blessed to not have any malicious attacks on any of my machines but everyone is not as fortunate as me. So take the precaution and check, than recheck to make sure you don’t end up like some people out there. There is a link attached.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/03/02/barnett.facebook.worm.cnn
Robert L Brown
FleXit Realty
616 366 7030
Property Assessments. That time of the year again.
Property assessment letters have been sent out showing the increase and/or decrease for your specific properties. As we are ALL well aware the market Is flooded with short sales and foreclosures. The price percentages have dropped considerably and the municipalities have to make up the shortfall somewhere. I have been successful 6 out of 9 times going thru the process and you should too. We are talking about your hard earned money (or lack thereof). The increases I’ve seen (and heard of) borders on highway robbery. You have to get out there and prove your point.
If you have a Realtor that you’ve been doing business with now is the time to contact them for valuable information. You have to build a case to convince them that the increase is not warranted. In this present economy property values have fallen substantially. I’m not saying anything that most of us already know. There is a blog written by a lender which is helpful as it has the information to appeal the assessment. Below is the link to the appeal form.
If you do not have a realtor contact me and I will help in any way I can.
Robert L Brown
Flexit Realty
616 366 7030
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com
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