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Know the Truth, No Matter How Hard It Hurts

Smith_Goomzee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:38 -0800

“A 2% reduction in negative word of mouth boosts sales growth by 1%”
- London School of Economics and Political Science, “Advocacy Drives Growth” Study more...

Alternative Business Models

Goomzee Heats Up The Summer By Signing Four More Multiple Listing Services

Smith_Goomzee — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:45:43 -0700

Missoula MT Sept 8, 2009 - Agreements with Intermountain MLS of Boise and Northwest Montana Association of REALTORs in Kalispell, plus two others, continue to grow Goomzee’s nationwide footprint. Goomzee®, a leading text message marketing and lead generation provider that connects buyers and sellers in real time, announces agreements with four more multiple listings services. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

9-11 Memorial Events - Please Participate In Your Area

DannyFlucke — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:47:03 -0700

"On 9-11-09 join a free motorcycle ride dedicated to the memory of the 343 FDNY Firemen, 61 Police Officers and all those who tragically lost their lives on that historic day. The goal is to draw Patriotic Americans together on a Remembrance Ride to honor these brave Americans. "The Ride" and public Ceremony is open to all."

Here is a link to a long standing 9-11 memorial ride here in SoCal: http://www.remember911ride.com

Please post other events you may be attending in your area - And remember:

All Gave Some - Some Gave All - NEVER Forget !!

Thank you, Danny

Thank you, more...

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US SecretaryTreasurer and obvious financial genius Timothy Geithner overpriced his home listed in Feb HIGHER than 2006 values.

DannyFlucke — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:40:49 -0700

Of course it's end-of-the-month crunch time.

Extra pressure to make sure those escrows and fundings close smoothly.

But take a 4min break and watch this clip -

Then get back to work....

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-july-29-2009/home-crisis-investiga...

Thanx, Danny

Thank you,
Respectfully,

Danny C. Flucke Jr. - Senior Partner
Nationwide Mortgage Experts
Direct: (714) 624-9479

Email: DCFJ@NationwideMortgageExperts.com
Websites: www.NationwideMortgageExperts.com / www.NaMoEx.com more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Click To Support Reversal Of The Business-Destroying HVCC Legislation - And Forward NOW !!!

DannyFlucke — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:02:05 -0700

URGENT HVCC UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who responded to our article last month concerning the business-destroying HVCC legislation - And for signing our petition to overturn it.

HVCC continues to devastate home values across the US. The mortgage industry is now faced with EXPANSION of the HVCC fiasco with higher Fannie and Freddie loan limits.

HVCC will carry through to former “jumbo” markets forcing more and more downward preasure on homeowners real estate values. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Will The Real Fidelity Please Stand Up?

Smith_Goomzee — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:36:18 -0700

As you may know, the holdings of Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions have recently been re-branded as LPS Real Estate Group. Some individuals in the industry instantly labeled the move as a “Fire Sale”, but in reality the situation is really nothing more than a simple name change. Well, maybe I shouldn’t have spoken so quickly. “Simple” is misleading, as the advent of LPS has caused a bit of confusion among Real Estate agents and RE tech vendors alike, many of which work with FNRES-now-LPS on a daily basis. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Taylor Bean Must Cease All Originations AND FUNDINGS Effective Immediatetly

DannyFlucke — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:15:31 -0700

Press Release issued 10min ago:

OCALA, FLORIDA – TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. (“TBW”) RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ON AUGUST 4, 2009 FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FREDDIE MAC AND GINNIE MAE (THE “AGENCIES”) THAT IT WAS BEING TERMINATED AND/OR SUSPENDED AS AN APPROVED SELLER AND/OR SERVICER FOR EACH OF THOSE RESPECTIVE FEDERAL AGENCIES.

TBW HAS UNSUCCESSFULLY SOUGHT TO HAVE THE TERMINATION/SUSPENSION DECISIONS OF EACH OF THOSE AGENCIES REVERSED. AS A RESULT OF THESE ACTIONS, TBW MUST CEASE ALL ORIGINATION OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Fathers Memorial Flag Hand-To-Hand Delivered From SoCal To Florida

DannyFlucke — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:13:32 -0700

The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) has been tasked with Hand-To-Hand delivery of a father’s memorial flag from SoCal - To his daughter (Jennifer) in Florida.

This ride will cover 6 states with stops to hand off the flag to the next group of riders for the next leg of the trip.

Day one / Riverside, CA to Ehrenberg, AZ / 177 miles
Day two / Ehrenberg, AZ to San Simon, AZ / 382 miles
Day three / San Simon, Az to El Paso, TX / 200 miles
Day four / El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX / 553 miles
Day five / San Antonio, TX to Lake Charles, LA / 340 miles more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Mortgage Servicers Are Under Pressure to Modify More Loans

DannyFlucke — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:51:33 -0700

This Wall Street Journal article illustrates how focused everyone is on the lender -- With little more than a glance given to distressed homeowners. It is interesting to note that while the various government bodies are cleaning up the "loan mod" industry - They still have not issued any sort of consumer guide to help homeowners needing assistance. Here are a few tips: more...

Alternative Business Models

The New (MDIA) Will DRASTICALLY Change Your Real Estate Business On July 30th

DannyFlucke — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:45:14 -0700

On July 30, 2009, some of the provisions of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008 (MDIA) go into effect and lenders, mortgage brokers, title agents, real estate agents, and real estate brokerages need be alert as to these new federal governmental regulations. Here are the details for the MDIA: more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Return of the Reverse Mortgage?

Niman.Singh — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:05:50 -0700

The FHA now permits seniors 62 years and older to PURCHASE residential real estate using a reverse mortgage. Until recently, reverse mortgages insured by FHA were only available on homes already owned and occupied by eligible borrowers. Beginning this spring, the agency allows you to BUY a duplex, tri-plex, or quadruplex - using a reverse mortgage.

That means you can buy a multi-unit property with an FHA reverse mortgage, live in one unit while renting out the others, and avoid paying a dime towards your monthly principal or interest. more...

Real Estate Trends

How Being 'Hyperpersonal' Helped Me Meet New Bloggers

Smith_Goomzee — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:32:56 -0700

Everyone knows the importance of having ‘hyperlocal’ content on your blog, but how many people, I wonder, recognize the importance of being ‘hyperpersonal’? Last week I was tasked to uncover some hyperlocal blogs in our current clients’ markets. Most ‘experts’ will say the best way to get on another blogger’s radar would be to lurk around the site until you find a post you feel comfortable commenting on. But I must say that I am not a fan of waiting, plain and simple. more...

Reforming Real Estate

Former Countrywide Execs To Profit From REO Markets

DannyFlucke — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:39 -0700

Does anyone else find this ridiculous?

Former CW senior executives are now heading up a company with Fannie and Freddie REO contracts - Even though they have ZERO real estate selling experience.

(Is that why they are just now getting their real estate licensing in order...?)

They make Multi-Millions in salaries and bonuses at CW - Which certainly had a major hand in creating this real estate bubble - Only to turn around and profit again from the REO market.

Here is the link: http://blogcatalog.com/search.frame.php?term=countrywide+reo&id=c38dad1c... more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

HONORING OUR OLDEST LIVING CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECEIPTANT

DannyFlucke — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:50:09 -0700

Please join www.NaMoEx.com in honoring John Flynn during his 100th birthday celebration honoring the oldest living CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR receiptant on Saturday June 27th In San Diego, CA.

Mr. Flynn sustained critical injuries during the attack on Pearl Harbor - Yet stood his ground and returned fire as he manned his high caliber deck mounted guns. Even after being hit on four seperate occasions - Mr Flynn only relieved his postion after being physically restrained and forced by medical personnel to abandon ship. more...

San Diego Real Estate

Real Estate Agent Lays the SmackDown on the IRS!

Niman.Singh — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:10:59 -0700

Many of you have heard about how the IRS has been targeting Real Estate Agents, and challenging the status of a "real estate professional" for an Agent.

To give you a brief background without getting into the details - a "Real Estate Professional" is someone who "materially participates" in their real estate activity. As a result, they are able to deduct real estate losses from other income that is not related to real estate.

The IRS had been challenging the "real estate professional" status for agents - stating that Brokers qualify, but Agents do not. And they were winning... more...

Foreclosure Real Estate Investor

'Green' Goomzee

Smith_Goomzee — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:26:29 -0700

A recent sign order resulted in our supplier mistakenly printing over 30 extra sign riders.

Acknowledging the mistake, our supplier offered to dispose of them at no charge, a courteous gesture...

...but in today's economic and environmental climate...

...how could we just throw away 30ish perfectly good signs? Instead, we returned the signs, and asked our provider to simply re-label them when the time comes for the next order. more...

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GOOMZEE INTRODUCES NEW TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING INNOVATION; INCREASES SALES OPPORTUNITIES

Smith_Goomzee — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:24:09 -0700

GOOMZEE INTRODUCES NEW TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING INNOVATION; INCREASES SALES OPPORTUNITIES

MISSOULA, MT May 11, 2009 – Mobile technology startup, Goomzee, introduced a new innovation to its text message marketing platform to further reduce lost sale opportunities. The new innovation, rightfully called InterAct, enables a text message chat conversation between potential buyer and seller. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

3 Tips For Brokers That 'Inspire to Hire' Pt. 2

Smith_Goomzee — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:46:24 -0700

Below is Part 2 of “Tips for Brokers”. Part 1 offered up some golden nuggets of brain food by covering Who to Recruit and How to Recruit Them. We pick up where we left off below by discussing the all-important interview process. The interview is a face-to-face interaction that can be handled several different ways to achieve successful results. Unfortunately, the process on the whole is oftentimes overlooked and/or poorly conducted. Read on to learn how to make the most out of your next series of interviews.

What to Do Once You’ve Recruited… more...

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Friday the 13th - Gaining INVESTOR CLIENTS - 30 minute Webinar @2PM EST

Niman.Singh — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:48:12 -0800

Last week's webinar rocked! By popular demand, we're doing it again tomorrow, Friday 2/13 @ 2PM EST/ 11AM PST for those who missed it. The discussion will be broken down into the following:

* Why are RE Investors important to me?
* How can I be successful with RE Investors
* What does TReXGlobal do to help me?

You might spend hours blogging, on social networking sites, SEO, etc...
Spending 30 minutes to learn if you are marketing to investors correctly is well worth the investment. more...

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Caveat Emptor

Smith_Goomzee — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:31:17 -0800

It is common knowledge that REO and foreclosure properties are selling like hotcakes, and that new home sales are lower than they’ve been since 1995. That’s all well and good, but how are we supposed to get a cut of the action? Those of you who are interested in buying decent properties at highly discounted rates: step into my office. more...

Real Estate Trends

Foreclosures - Is There A Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Smith_Goomzee — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:10:02 -0800

Happy mid-January, from Sunny San Diego! Unfortunately, the Inland Empire’s falling median home price is a harsh antithesis to the joyous sunshine that is causing the glare on my computer screen. A major headline in NBC-LA’s evening newscast last night, DataQuick statistics highlight a 35% drop in SoCal home prices since December of last year. The San Diego-based research company reported an MHP (Median Home Price) of $278,000 last month for the six-county region of Southern California. This figure contrasts harshly with December, 2007’s MHP, a dazzling $425,000. more...

Real Estate Trends

Best Business Management and Marketing

VirtualInvestorPLUS — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:36:56 -0800

This is the realtors and investors world of buying up properties for cheap prices in today's economy. I have a system that is used by real estate investors and professionals that will maximize your efficiency, reduce your costs, and provide you with the greatest marketing exposure possible. Tired of talking on the phone to unqualified prospects? Let our team of professionals answer those calls for you and prequalify them for you. You will get instant notification to see if you need to waste your precious time on that call. There is so much more included. more...

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Make a Scene! It's a Celebration! Happy New 2009 to You,Family and Friends

susanordona — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:17:53 -0800

As we reflect and get ready for the Year-End and look forward to the Year-Ahead,

we at The Real Estate Investor Network(REINclub)

wish you a NEW YEAR 2009 filled with the best of

health,peace,prosperity,full of hope,abundance,and

resolution to make this the best year ever (in profitable

investing especially in real estate).

Happy New Year!
Susan Ordona
http://susan.reinclub.com
http://www.reinclub.com/susan/warondebt.html

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GuildQuality Announces the 2009 Guildmaster Awards Call for Entries

LEverett — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:25:34 -0800

GuildQuality is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2009 Guildmaster Awards. This competition recognizes builders and real estate companies in the United States and Canada with a proven history of superior customer service. The 2009 awards will be open to non-members for the first time in the competition’s history.

Guildmaster Award winners have demonstrated their ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. Those eligible to apply include builders, remodelers, specialty contractors and developers. more...

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If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It!!

Smith_Goomzee — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:38 -0800

Yet another product of our faltering economy is the rise in the rate of foreclosure throughout the country. But how do we go about fixing it? I don’t know about the rest of you, but I support the concept of extended terms and reduced interest, as opposed to billing me, the taxpayer, for the bailout. more...

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Vote for the Real Estate XXIX Olympiad!

Goomzee — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:10:37 -0700

Last week over 40 participants entered to be considered for the Gold, Silver or Bronze award as one of the real estate industries premier pacesetters for 2008. Over the weekend, the nominations were narrowed down to 8 finalists!

You can see more information and finalists posted in the Technology, Tools and Tidbits group as well as the Real Estate Trends group. However, for your vote to count, you must be a member of the Real Estate Trends group! more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Politicians Text to Stay in Touch - Do You?

Goomzee — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:23:28 -0700

I've noticed politicians making an extra effort to reach-out to more young adults with campaigns such as the get out and vote programs by companies like MTV. Other sources for news, information and events have been implemented this year, and if you haven't already heard, one of the biggest has been text-messaging. People can sign up to receive the latest news from their favorite politicians to keep in touch and updated. more...

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How do you keep motivated? Be a leader and help each other out!

Goomzee — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:33:06 -0700

As we all know, technology continues to evolve by leaps and bounds, and the role it plays in the real estate industry is a vital one. We, Goomzee, was recently invited to attend an event that's premise was meant to motivate customers and keep their marketing minds going. As we continue to hear of the market downturn, although we may not necessarily all agree with it nor be affected by it, we need to have a way to keep motivated. How can we keep selling our properties? What tools are available and which of those will best fit my marketing portfolio? more...

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