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What makes an Active Rain blog one that others comment on?

10-05-09
Joe Jackson

As I read the blogs on AR, I am truly amazed of the quality of some of the posts. Perhaps we have an abundance of writers, English majors, journalists or communication majors on AR!

My posts seem rather dry: announcing a new listing, just solds ( to appear on Localism) Sometimes I'll bring up a little controversy ( Was Jim Wilson Right?, Was Ted Kennedy the greatest US Senator?) just to test the waters.

For all you AR bloogers who successulfy get 20 + comments on your posts, what is your process in preparing your well read blogs?

What are some tips for a "dry " blogger like me to make a blog that adds value to the AR community?

656 E Weisheimer Rd 3BR, 2BA Price reduced to $165,000 Listed by Joe Jackson of The Jackson Team

10-01-09
Joe Jackson

Well maintained ranch w/hardwood floors. Updated 1st floor bath (2008), interior recently repainted, ceiling fans in all BRs. Lower level has rec room, full BA and lots of closet space. Great location near schools, bus line & shopping. New landscaping 2008. ABC Home Warranty in place. Reduced in price to $165,000. Easy to see.

656 E Weisheimer Rd

Front Yard

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Patio

Back Yard

2649 N 4th St. 3BR, 1.5BA SOLD $169,500 by Sue Hanson of The Jackson Team

10-01-09
Joe Jackson

Sue Hanson found this Clintonville charmer for her buyers and had it in contract 13 days after it listed. It is steps from Glen Echo Park with gorgeous woodwork and crown molding. The basement has been professionally remodeled with an office with a built-in desk and vented glass block windows. The great fenced back yard has a patio and deck.

39 E Tompkins Street SOLD for $95,000

10-01-09
Joe Jackson

This 3BR 1.5BA home circa 1860 in the University District listed by Joe Jackson went into contract in 4 days! It is situated on a tree lined street with homes that have covered front porches, a true old time neighborhood. It is close to bus line, Ohio State University & shopping.

Please visit us at www.thejacksonteam.net

HALF OF BORROWERS FALL BEHIND AGAIN DESPITE HOME-LOAN HELP

10-01-09
Joe Jackson

Lenders nationwide have stepped up efforts to avoid home foreclosures, yet a report by bank regulators says that more then half who get help fall behind again.

More than 50% of home owners who had loans modified in the first half of 2008 had missed at least 2 payments a year later. Results were better among those whose payments dropped substantially. About one in 3 borrowers whose monthly payments were reduced 20 percent or more had fallen behind. Among borrowers whose loan payments left unchanged or increased more than 60 % had fallen behind again.

Whats your opinion on this?