Since the Google Reader post got such good reviews, I thought that I would make it easy for you to get “plugged in” (or Turned On for you 1000Watt Readers) to some of what I feel to be the best blogs out there. Where I believe that these represent many different types of elements that [...]
The Meatball Small Dip Big Moo Sundae You Factor?
May 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you haven’t met Seth Godin yet, it’s time you introduced yourself…. Better yet, introduce yourself to his blog and his way of thinking. SETH GODIN is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. More importantly he is a lifesaver for the real estate industry, and any other that depends on a living, breathing [...]
The Philanthropic Value of The You Factor – The @properties Rebuilding Together Project
May 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
On a chilly April day in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, I was lucky enough to be part of an epiphany. Our company, @properties, was sponsoring a home through Rebuilding Together, and April 26th was our work day. Englewood, a troubled community on the South Side of Chicago had recently had it’s fair share of [...]
Begin Your Blog Reading Behavior with Google Reader
May 14, 2008 By 2 Comments
Read any real estate magazine, talk to any coach, or read any literature, and they will most surely say the same thing… “GET BLOGGING!” Where I have recommended this to a number of the agents that I work with, my first recommendation is to take your time, find your voice, and read some to find [...]
More Great Press for the 2007 Chicago Neighborhood @Report
May 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
In the latest issue of Chicago Magazine (www.chicagomag.com), Dennis Rodkin has written an article about our recent release of The @Report – A Local Look at the Performance of 21 Chicago Neighborhoods. This report, in comparison to others in our area, was born with the idea in mind that real estate is local… very local. [...]
“Sell By Owner” Misguided Information from One Inside the Industry
May 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I know that I am veering away from my second installment of Web 2.0 statistics but after reading this post (http://www.inman.com/blog/2008/05/2/take-it-agent-sell-owner) on Inman yesterday, I decided I needed to comment. In fact I URGE everyone and anyone of the real estate community to read this article, forward it, and make sure it is recognized what [...]