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An Inman group for real estate bloggers

Are you a real estate blogger? A "wanna be" real estate blogger? Join this group and let's share some ideas!

May

6
2008

If you don't blog now...

...well, I think if you don't blog now, you may miss the boat when something leapfrogs blogging.

Either that or your laptop might fall off your lap.

Seriously.

Steve

steven.stearns@obeo.com
Obeoman

May

1
2008

Buyers and Sellers

I love the internet, but I forget how much time goes by once I get on. It is also like going to the store for one item and then doing all your shopping. I love all the information and just keep clicking away. There must be a name for that, OC maybe? What will we be like in the future; just arms and head, something out of a Scifi movie? I just upgraded my laptop to Broad Band so I think it's all over now. I don't have a Blackberry yet waiting to see the next generation. What will it do next? Great time we are living in. I wonder if I see a real estate office on Mars?  more...

Apr

28
2008

Blogging and the Long Tail

I little over a week ago there was quite a ruckus about Long Tail theory in the RE corner of the blogosphere. For my "big" post of the week I came up with a 10 step process for measuring the effect of the long tail on your blog and business, including what to do to improve.  more...

Apr

27
2008

What Directories are Best to Register your Blog?

I recently took a hit in rankings with Google, so I'm working on ways to get my site back up on the front pages.
From reading discussions on Inman and other blogs, I now know I need to concentrate on getting backlinks from commenting and directories.
What are the best directories (like dzom.org) to register a real estate blog?
Thanks,
Eliese Pivarnik

www.SteamboatHomeSales.com

Walking the street looking at your next residential investment prospect? Don’t forget your phone, I meant, Zilpy ToGo!

Today I’d like to share an emotional story we received from Stephane, a real estate investor just starting up, looking to find his first property. I am withholding onto last name for privacy purposes. So, here we go…

I have been using several websites looking for foreclosures and other possible deals. I had about 50K to start with and I was looking at a fixer-upper, SFH 2 or 3 bedrooms, something in need of some repairs that can command a high price discount, even a foreclosure.  more...

Apr

24
2008

Apr

15
2008

Mortgage Bloggers Wanted

Any mortgage bloggers want to be a guest contributor on my blog ?
AnnArborRealEstateTalk.com

I am interested in posts on
1) short sales
2) FHA
3) Unique mortgage programs
4) Opinions on how the sub prime got to be a mess
5) Stated income loans

Thanks

Apr

14
2008

Toluu for real estate bloggers?

Riffing off of Jay's RSS post about the copious number of feeds many of us read - I've been trying to find a way to aggregate some of the real estate blogs and determine what others are reading.

One way I'd like to try this is by using a new service called Toluu - what follows is a description of the service and what it does, but if you want an invite, please email me. jim@realcentralva.com

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From the developer -

I have also included a description of Toluu below and a Link to Louis Gray's review of the site which walks through the main points of the app.  more...

Apr

11
2008

Do you have guest contributors on your blog?

Hello again!

I was just curious how many of you use guest authors on your blog? I try to write every day on my reverse mortgage blog but it's tough. I have been thinking about trying to bring on some guest contributors but wanted to see if anyone had experience doing that or having guests write on your blog. Are there any networks of guest blog writers out there?

Let me know your experiences, i'm interested to see who does what..

Thanks,

Rogan McGillis
Founder, Sr. Editor
ReverseMortgageCity.com Media Center
www.reversemortgagecity.com/blog

Apr

10
2008

How Many RSS Feeds are in Your Reader?

I'm assuming that most people in this group use an RSS reader to read blogs. (That may not be a safe assumption....)

Was curious as to how many RSS feeds folks are subscribed to.

I use Google Reader and have .... 425 feeds. Seems ridiculous, but it is what it is.

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY? THAT IS THE QUESTION

I don't understand what is happening in the marketplace. Buyers are taking for ever to buy and sellers thinl their house is worth more than the other houses in the area. A lot of the sellers I talked to already took out their equity in their homes and wonder why they can't get what they want fot their home. I see what they mean when they say "YOUR HOME IS WORTH LESS THAN YOUR MORTGAGE" Now you tell me who is at fault for the downfall in housing??????????????????????????????????????????????

Apr

8
2008

How Many Blogs is too Many?

How many blogs do you have? Contribute to? Can you get "over-exposed" by too much blogging? (not to mention burned out!)

In addition to my main blog, I also contribute to AgentGenius.com, HomeGain's Blog and GeekEstateBlog.com. And NARWisdom! (thanks Jim!)

One more and I think my head will explode...

Apr

1
2008

Reverse Mortgage Blog

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself. I"m pretty new here, it looks like the site is pretty new itself. Not sure if you all have the same issues with some of the sections as me?

Anyways, I just wanted to introduce my Reverse Mortgage blog. I try to update articles every day but it's tough. If you have any comments I would appreciate them, and if you had anything you would like to see on the blog feel free to email me. I have a lot of things planned for the site in future that should be pretty neat as well so remember to bookmark it or join our email list.

Thanks!  more...

Lake Powell Real Estate Blog Help

Would love some input on my blog at
Lake Powell Real Estate Blog

This is my first venture into blogosphere but have managed a couple of static sites in the past. This is a whole new ball game.

I just started the blog, so some of the static pages are, as of yet, without content. I am in the process of getting my AZ RE license so two more weeks and I'll be official in Arizona and Utah.  more...

Mar

30
2008

Looking for advice on getting readers to my blog

I've been blogging for several months, but I haven't had many readers or comments. My intended audience is prospective buyers and sellers of residential real estate . What is best way to promote my blog and build readership?

Mar

25
2008

Mar

18
2008

Caching Issues?

I am not sure if any one else is having issues with Inman today. The page load is really slow. I wonder how people with dial-up connection are navigating the sate.

Here is something to consider:
http://www.jangro.com/a/2007/02/28/website-performance-tools-how-i-insta...

It's a very geeky but I have heard some very good things about Memcached.

Mar

12
2008

Wordpress as a Brokerage site.

Can anyone here point me to a real good example of a brokerage using WP as a company site? You know, something more along the lines of having static pages with great graphics and a blog incorporated.

Mar

11
2008

ROI for Blogging

Hello everyone,

I recently made a post about how to calculate ROI for blogging. It was inspired by last month's homegain.com kerfuffle. I'd appreciate any feedback or commentary at the Union Street blog.  more...

Mar

9
2008

Real Estate in Puerto Rico

Hi, I am new here! I am looking for members who whant to blog about the real estate industry in Puerto Rico, USA. If someone needs info on the Puerto Rico market contact me at 1-888-538-0390 or bernie@vendemossucasa.com Bernardino Gonzalez, I'll be glad to help.

Mar

4
2008

Can Anyone Help a Newbie Blogger Out?

If you could offer just one and only one piece of wisdom to a fellow Newbie blogger that could help them with SEO, what would it be?

Mar

3
2008

Thoughts and Resources to Help Homeowners KEEP Their Homes

I published an article at RealTown today that contains resources that agents and consumers can tap to help people remain in their homes. ENOUGH of this short sale discussion! Let's use our savvy and set our INTENTION for a happier, more joyful outcome!

http://www.realtown.com/articles/foreclosures/let-s-learn-how-to-help-am...

Feb

29
2008

Join A Webinar - Let's Help Americans KEEP Their Homes

A SHORT SALE is not the best road to financial redemption! Learn alternatives to foreclosure and short sales that let homeowners remain in their homes. Join Frances Flynn Thorsen, Managing Editor of RealTown.com and Regan Brewer, Homeowner Services Coordinator of ACORNHousing.org for a special Webinar. Send us your questions in advance - Fran@TheREALTYgram.com .

http://tinyurl.com/37poko

Feb

19
2008

Join the Real Estate Bloggers Group!

Share ideas, tips and techniques.

*Surely* there is a way to take advantage of this little corner of cyber-space?

Feb

11
2008

Another stab at opening a group topic

Will this be sucked into cyber never-never land?

Feb

7
2008

Here we go....

Not sure what to do with this. Just what some of us need, another social network thingy.

But let's give it a whirl and see what happens.

Anyone have any thoughts, ideas or suggestions on what to do with this group?

Welcome to the Real Estate Bloggers Group!

So here we have yet another "social network" thingy.

What shall we do with it? Ideas, thoughts, suggestions?

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