Facebook made its “awesome” announcement last week, introducing video-chatting service Skype into the site. Do you find this “awesome”?Step aside, Myspace. LinkedIn is now the second most popular social networking site behind Facebook. Visitors to the site in June were up 63 percent from a Continue Reading
Apr
12
2011
The REport
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In an economy where last week’s TLC series debut of “Extreme Couponing” nabs big ratings, it is easy to see why daily deal sites like Groupon and Living Social are all the rage. But will the trend extend to real estate? Last week, Groupon made a foray into the real estate business when it Continue Reading
Mar
08
2011
The REport
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The second generation iPad is here. After many rumors, a thinner, lighter and faster tablet with two cameras was introduced during a press conference last week. Will you upgrade? Some are already calling for people to wait for the next version. So what are the big trends expected at South Continue Reading
Feb
09
2011
Fusion 2011
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Catch an exclusive sneak peek of what's happening behind the scenes as the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate team prepares for our first national sales event Fusion 2011 being held at the amazing Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue Reading
Feb
01
2011
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Social media once again became the primary means for citizens in a country in civil turmoil to coordinate and to take their concerns public. In Egypt this week, people took to the streets and to the Tweets to share their objections to their government. One Facebook page for the protest had over Continue Reading
Jan
25
2011
Blog Traffic: 5 Insider Tips Your Competition Doesn’t Want You to Know
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Everyone in real estate is talking about blogging. You may have heard stories ranging from “untold riches” to “never getting enough leads” as a result of blogging. While both stories have merit, the truth is you can build the world’s best real estate blog but if no one is reading, Continue Reading
Jan
10
2011
3 Ways to Make a Great First Impression Online
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When a new Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate partner launches, we host a number of welcome events for agents sharing more about the brand that stands behind them and some of the new tools they’ll have access to. During the welcome events, I often highlight our agent profiles on Continue Reading
Dec
21
2010
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Can you imagine having an audience of 1.5 billion? The total eclipse of the moon last night, a spectacle that hasn’t coincided with the Winter solstice in 456 years, could be seen by North and South America, the northern and western part of Europe and a small part of northeast Asia. Absolutely Continue Reading
Nov
30
2010
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This week kicked off with Cyber Monday, one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Experts say e-commerce sales may have reached $900 million as people searched for incredible deals. Did you find any? The holidays are a season for giving. This year, there is a twist to the old way of Continue Reading
Oct
19
2010
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One small step for man, one giant leap for iPhones: A father-son team sent their iPhone and a video camera into space over the weekend, collecting video footage from 20 miles above the Earth. The riveting video footage is sure to make iPhone users even more insufferable as they can now brag about Continue Reading
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According to the National Association of Realtors, 89 percent of home buyers use the Internet during the home search process. While it’s probable they are looking at property listings, potential home buyers may be researching the right agent for them based on initial referrals. The increasingly Continue Reading