Monthly Archives: January 2009

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  To Buy or Not to Buy?

  Posted on January 31, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate

  Recently I was asked by a friend who lives in a different state what the process was for purchasing a home. Things have changed since the advent of online information regarding listings. The buyer has access to nearly as  much information as the real estate agent, and education is empowering. I thought about this- the [...]

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  Fogging up the mirrors

  Posted on January 29, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life

  I have the greatest respect for people who choose not to be parents. There is incredible pressure all around them to conform to what is considered the norm, and for a variety of reasons they decide to be non-conformists. My daughter is one of these people, and I respect her decision. It’s intelligent to consider [...]

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  Snow Speed-Dating

  Posted on January 29, 2009 by heyamaretto in 5 life

  I SWORE I wouldn’t write about the snow. This day began with yet another storm, and the little cherubs were out of school- yet again. Then it turned to ice. Because it such an easy and common connector, you hear bits of it all the time: at work, while filling up the gas tank, waiting [...]

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  Business Darwinism, Success, and Laundry

  Posted on January 28, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life

  I just finished reading The Shortcut To Success by Scott Halford, a post that came through my email. The post focuses briefly on Business Darwinism- the idea that in tight times, only the most useful workers will be kept within any industry. Fair enough. I know something about the practical application of Darwin’s theories. I see [...]

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  Self-serve Real Estate

  Posted on January 26, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life

  I am getting a little headache today. Up early, did some paperwork stuff, then went out to one of my bank-owned listings to show it to a possible buyer. Good showing, but the property had no heat or electricity, so I am still feeling a little sluggish from the cold. Got back to the office, [...]

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  Passion

  Posted on January 25, 2009 by heyamaretto in 5 life

  When I was in high school, I was friends with a kid, older than me, very smart. In fact, I had a phenomenal crush on him, and was thrilled when he asked me out. He was sweet, gentle, kind, and as I mentioned, intelligent. We got along well, bickered because I was something of a [...]

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  New Day

  Posted on January 22, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life

  I saw the inauguration. It seems to me that Obama is like Dr. Pepper- people either love him, or they hate him. Regardless, most change is good. And the opportunity to adapt to change- good or bad- is incredible. I’m working from home today because my daughter is sick. This is the time of year in [...]

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  Back from Boston

  Posted on January 20, 2009 by heyamaretto in 5 life

  I always love driving in to the city to pick up my daughter at her apartment. I used to fear driving there, but honestly? Nothing scares me anymore. I have developed this kind of he-who-hesitates-is-lost mentality, and in the city I have learned to drive at least aggressively enough. But my favorite part of it [...]

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  REBar Camp- Video by @zipvogreg

  Posted on January 19, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life

  Highlights of REBar Camp in NYC (before Connect NYC Conference). Put together by zipvo.com

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  "I Have A Dream"

  Posted on January 19, 2009 by heyamaretto in 1 Central MA

  Real estate or social media questions? Find me …On Facebook where you can access a home search …All of my online links …On LinkedIn …Email me at diane@realtyman.com …or call 978-840-4014

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