Archive for April, 2008

When does the map of Web 2.0 become “Clouded”? (Part 1)

I shiver almost every time someone mentions the phrase Web 2.0.  The catch phrase of the millenia, 2.0 refers to “the next step”, NEW, better than the original.  The “official” Wikipedia definition refers to Web 2.0 as, “a term describing a trend in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims [...]

Announcing the @properties Chicago Market Report 2.0

Four score and 7 months ago, I met with our company’s co-owner Thad Wong and discussed doing a Chicago market report. We talked energetically and at length about the different reports offered out by our local papers, some brokerages, and other’s nationwide. The common shortcoming we found while discussing these publications as a whole [...]

Simplify your Schedule with Google Calendar Mobile!

So, the problem that we often encounter with using an online calendar or Outlook (sans-exchange) is that slow bluetooth sync or awkaward cables to be able to view your calendar on your mobile phone or PDA. That’s until now when life-simpling giant Google released their latest version of Google Calendar for Mobile.
Great Things Come from [...]

“The You Factor” – Differentiation in the age of Choice, Experience and Authenticity

So I have been approached often with the question, “Why The You Factor?  What is it?  What does it mean?”  I’ve been working on a mission statement, (Thanks Jerry McGuire), to address this question, and where it’s not done yet, I’m always excited, “when a plan comes together – Hannibal Smith”. 
Below is an email that [...]

The “NEW” Real Estate Model

Paolo Zampolli, of Prudential Douglas Elliman in New York, has take the term “Real Estate Model” to a whole new level with a little help from his friends.  Aside from an stunning portfolio including a 3 Story Penthouse in Istanbul, Turkey, Paolo also has an incredible portfolio through his company ID Models. 
I’m a huge [...]

Mortgages… the “NEW” 4 Letter Buzz Word

So I hear that the mortage industry is a hot topic? (insert awe inspiring silence here)
Anyway, I figured that I would finally take a stab at this topic and share one of the best things that I have see come out of this debacle.
Today’s post on Inman Blog was entitled, “Angry renters say ‘hell no!’ [...]

1000Watt Blog: I am not a lead

I swear I don’t work for Marc or for 1000 Watt consulting. This following is a video that they have put together entitled “I am not a lead”, and I think it hits the ongoing conversation of “What online buyers want” right on the head.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.508978&w=425&h=350&fv=] from www.1000wattblog.com posted with vodpod
Other than the comment, [...]

Make my next move to the Chase Nation

In this world of new, newer, and newest, there are very few times that something is so totally rock-star cool that it gives me shivvers… and that’s what happened after reading Marc Davison’s article on Chase Nation featured on his blog over at 1000 Watt Consulting. 
 Marc talks about this site in his latest post entitled, “Exodus [...]

What’s the Google-411?

This isn’t new by any stetch of the imagination, but I think it’s one of the most useful things that Google has put out for the layman in a long time.  Do away with 411 or Directory assistance (doesn’t it creep you out how their voices aren’t the same after “city and state please?”) and [...]

Go Go Google Street View

Ok… so if you DO happen to live in the dark ages (or under a rock for that matter) Google has released it’s creepiest (and one of the coolest) features yet.  Google Street View.  For those of you that have used, feared, or viewed this incredible program, and work in the Real Estate Industry, your [...]