Posted in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, Grand Rapids, Mi Real Estate Market Reports, audu real estate, tagged Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, grand rapids michigan, grand rapids michigan homes for sale, grand rapids michigan real estate market reports, Mi Real Estate Market Reports, michigan on August 6, 2008 | No Comments »
Well, it looks like 2008 is so far shaping up to be a better year for Sold Homes Statistics than 2007 was. This is significant given the news that has inundated the national news about the decrease in units sold. For the past 7 months in Grand Rapids, Michigan, every single 30 day period with the exception of 2 months saw an increase in the number of units sold from the previous year.
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Posted in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, Real Estate Listings, audu real estate, tagged audu real estate, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, Grand Rapids Real Estate, michigan, michigan retirement communities, west michigan real estate on July 19, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I recently picked up a book by media guru and real estate broker Barbara Corcoran entitled “Nextville” subtitle…Amazing Places to Live the Rest of Your Life. Corcoran mentions an interesting survey she conducted through a survey of visitors to the popular real estate portal Trulia.com.
In the survey, baby boomers were asked what were their top priorities in searching for their ideal retirment spot. They listed the following as highly desireable options:
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Audu Real Estate is pleased to announce that Ed Vogt, a licensed Real Estate Agent and Residential Property Specialist has successfully completed the ‘On Track For Success’ Mentor Training Program.
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It’s almost 3 years since Audu Real Estate set out an independent shingle. As I was going through an old notebook, I came upon a letter which I had written to people in my circle of friends celebrating the one year company anniversary that had just been completed a few months earlier. As I re-read this letter, which I had all but forgotten, I was struck by some of the thoughts that I shared…
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Posted in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, Grand Rapids, Mi Real Estate Market Reports, audu real estate, tagged Grand Rapids, audu real estate, michigan, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, grand rapids real estate trends, Mi Real Estate Market Reports on May 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
To say this has been an interesting 24 months in the real estate industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan would be an understatement. The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors began tracking the significant increase in foreclosures in the Grand Rapids area at the start of 2007.
Concern that the numbers were in the low double digits increased as the foreclosure and short sale rates climbed upwards towards just shy of 49% by December of 2007. But something shifted in 2008
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There’s a simple proverb that says…”When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
For thousands of students in Michigan, including myself, that teacher has been Gwyn Besner. My initial interraction with Gwyn was during a Continuing Education Class. I found her teaching style interesting and she definitely kept us awake! Read on to find out about how Acme Institute President & Instructor will be launching her new Code of Ethics Continuing Education Class in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 28, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors.
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The State of Michigan has recently approved TWO NEW COURSES ON BLOGGING & WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY for Continuing Education Credit for Real Estate Professionals! These ground-breaking courses are designed to give real estate professionals the vital information they will need to participate responsibly in a Web 2.0 Connected environment.
Technology has transformed many essential elements of the real estate process. Today, new and experienced agents find that they need to understand the dyanmics of the online community or risk being marginalized. This coursework will not only provide a comprehensive overview of Web 2.0 in today’s marketplace but will also touch on important topics that have significant legal implications for professionals who engage in online transactions.
K355-1061 Blogging Basics For Real Estate Professionals
K355-1062 Blogging Ethics For Real Estate Professionals
Sponsor Code: K355
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Mondays are always busy. Even if I don’t have scheduled appointment, Mondays always fill up with activity. It’s as though the weekend holds it’s breath and then lets it out with a rush on Mondays…as if to say, golly you’re back…now, get to work!
Today was no exception. Our office meeting is always a great time [...]
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I was in my office some time back when a call came in. The caller was frantic! As the words tumbled out, I slowly began to decipher what was being said. The voice on the other end was panicked as they described a most bizarre situation.
These were my dear clients. We had successfully helped them to purchase [...]
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Posted in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Mi Real Estate Market Reports, audu real estate, tagged Grand Rapids, audu real estate, michigan, real estate, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale, Grand Rapids Real Estate on February 27, 2008 | No Comments »
In Grand Rapids, Michigan it’s an argument that every real estate agent has heard at least once. In the opinion of most…one time too many. It goes something like this. I’d like to sell my home, but I need (X) amount from it. I know that you are recommending I list my home for 10 [...]
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