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Social networks: Think outside the real estate box

By Teresa Boardman, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

There was a lot of information about social networking at the Inman Real Estate Connect conference last week. Many of us who attended the conference participate in online social networks. Several speakers mentioned LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook as must-haves for real estate pros.

What I find interesting about social networking among real estate pros is that there seems to be a lot of connecting with other real estate pros. There is a whole world outside of the real estate industry. I have found some of it by using TwitterLocal. With TwitterLocal I can put in my ZIP code and connect with twitter users located within a 1-to-20-mile radius. So far none that I have met are Realtors.  more...

New water heater? Not on landlord's dime

By Janet Portman, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Q: I've developed a painful skin condition that requires treatment with large amounts of very hot water. The water in my apartment isn't hot enough and it takes too long to heat up the amount of water I need, so I've asked the landlord to install a new water heater or give me a device that makes hot water at the sink.  more...

Tenant: Splitting cost of new floor is unfair

By Robert Griswold, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Q: I live by myself and have a large home. To help cover my mortgage I decided to rent out a couple of the extra bedrooms. My two roommates each have their own bedroom and bathroom, and we share the living room and kitchen and rest of the house.  more...