Category Archives: 5 life

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  Online Dating for Real Estate- Sex, Lies and Video

  Posted on March 23, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life, selling home
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  Tweet I am looking out the window of the plane during my second flight ever. It is beautiful- the sky is a perfect blue above, and we are flying over a solid mass of clouds that reminds me something of the way the sheets look on my bed. There, alas, is no heavenly aura emanating [...]

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  First Time Homebuyers Credit

  Posted on March 16, 2009 by heyamaretto in 4 real estate, 5 life
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  Tweet Here is a  nice video that explains the tax credit. If you are uncertain about what this whole credit thing means or whether it applies to you, take a few minutes and watch this! Real estate or social media questions? Find me …On Facebook where you can access a home search …All of my [...]

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  The Market, Past and Present

  Posted on March 13, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 3 inspiration, 4 real estate, 5 life, selling home
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  Tweet “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” – attr. to Alexander Pope When I was young, I was rankled by this expression. I wanted to show that angels were brave- that this angel, anyway, could think things out quickly and boldly act. As I gained a little experience, I realized that there are [...]

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  What Do You Want In A Real Estate Agent?

  Posted on March 10, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life
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  Tweet The full blog post for this is on Trulia, but before you read it, consider the above question. Write down the answers. Then read the contents of the post, and see if your answers are the same. And please- comment!!! Real estate or social media questions? Find me …On Facebook where you can access [...]

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  Bringing Your Life to the Buying Process

  Posted on March 3, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life
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  Tweet When I helped my daughter get her car a couple of years ago, I have to admit I went overboard. I investigated maintenance issues, safety statistics, and mileage. I spent about two months scouring consumer information websites so that I could give her the best advice. What did she decide on? She brought this [...]

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  Snow Angel!

  Posted on March 2, 2009 by heyamaretto in 5 life
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  Tweet 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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  Behind Door Number One…

  Posted on March 1, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life
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  Tweet I will have to say that I am no big fan of Vanna White. I don’t know her as a person, but I was always annoyed when she stood there and turned over letters (or touched the spot to light them up). I’ve never been a big fan of The Price Is Right for [...]

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  Short Sales Revisited

  Posted on February 25, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life, selling home
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  Tweet [viddler id=9c477387&w=247&h=209] Like this video? Go vote for it. Because of the market turbulence, many times a homeowner has to sell his or her home for less than is owed to the lender. This can mean bringing a check to the closing table. What if there is no money to do this? Oftentimes, a [...]

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  Holding the Listing Hostage

  Posted on February 22, 2009 by heyamaretto in 2 buying home, 4 real estate, 5 life
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  Tweet I met a buyer at one of our team properties yesterday. I showed them the property, and presented the MA Mandatory Agency Disclosure for signature. This describes the different relationships that a real estate agent can have with a buyer or a seller, and is supposed to be presented, explained, and signed by the [...]

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  Randy Pausch Last Lecture

  Posted on February 21, 2009 by heyamaretto in 3 inspiration, 5 life
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  Tweet When you start feeling like you are having a bad day, run this by yourself. Wonderful! 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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