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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:14:57 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lead Capture and the IDX Interface]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=lead-capture-and-the-idx-interface</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=lead-capture-and-the-idx-interface</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:14:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=lead-capture-and-the-idx-interface</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It all starts with a registration. Driving lots of traffic to your web site is the minimum requirement for successful lead generation. You could accomplish this with AdWords, or if you're really good, patient and lucky, you could accomplish this org<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Editor Picks: TheClozing.com Real Estate News Ticker]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=editor-picks-theclozing-com-real-estate-news-ticker</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=editor-picks-theclozing-com-real-estate-news-ticker</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:15:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=editor-picks-theclozing-com-real-estate-news-ticker</guid>
<description><![CDATA[TheClozing.com was created to provide current real estate news to folks who do not have feedreaders (or left them to gather dust in their web attics).Fresh and Piping Hot, Real Estate NewsGo to TheClozing.com and get your hot, fresh real estate news<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dude, your brand name sucks.]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=dude-your-brand-name-sucks-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=dude-your-brand-name-sucks-</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:14:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=dude-your-brand-name-sucks-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[At this moment in time, I'm sitting in the Hilton in Las Vegas, nursing sore feet and an aching head (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas). I'm here attending and speaking at Real Estate Blog World and Blog World &#38; New Media Expo 2009.There are<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Debt Settlement: What Is It?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=debt-settlement-what-is-it</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=debt-settlement-what-is-it</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:14:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=debt-settlement-what-is-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Debt settlement can help people with large amounts of credit card or unsecured debt. Debt settlement companies can help you cut your credit card debt in half.Debt Settlement: What Is It? is a post from the: Arizona Mortgage Experts at ArizonaMortgag<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Narcissism, Bubbles and Echo Chambers – Oh My …]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=narcissism-bubbles-and-echo-chambers-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=narcissism-bubbles-and-echo-chambers-</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:59:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=narcissism-bubbles-and-echo-chambers-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Disclaimer:  This post is a few random thoughts I've had lately.  There's no real conclusion, though I wouldn't call it a rant, either.  At any rate, I'm interested in your thoughts.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Streets of Phoenix: Circle G Ranches]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-streets-of-phoenix-circle-g-ranches</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-streets-of-phoenix-circle-g-ranches</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:59:28 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-streets-of-phoenix-circle-g-ranches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Let's take a quick spin through one of the Circle G Ranches neighborhoods. This one is in Gilbert:The Circle G Ranch neighborhoods consist of all custom-built homes. At this writing, there are not any homes currently listed for sale in the area wher<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FHA 203k Streamline: How Much Money Can You Get?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=fha-203k-streamline-how-much-money-can-you-get</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=fha-203k-streamline-how-much-money-can-you-get</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:58:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=fha-203k-streamline-how-much-money-can-you-get</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With the FHA 203k Streamline you can get a total of 35,000 including all bank fees.FHA 203k Streamline: How Much Money Can You Get? is a post from the: Arizona Mortgage Experts at ArizonaMortgageTeam.com.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will New FTC Rules Affect Agent Testimonials on Trulia Blog?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-new-ftc-rules-affect-agent-testimonials-on-trulia-blog</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-new-ftc-rules-affect-agent-testimonials-on-trulia-blog</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:00:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-new-ftc-rules-affect-agent-testimonials-on-trulia-blog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most folks are talking about the new FTC regulations which require bloggers to disclose any payment or freebee they pocketed for blogging about a product or service.But there is more to the new guidelines&#8212; controversial changes concerning cust<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Holiday Open Houses – Dumb and Dumbest]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=holiday-open-houses-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=holiday-open-houses-</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:59:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=holiday-open-houses-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The holidays are approaching, so I thought I would share my favorite holiday blooper tales so that some of you could avoid the pitfalls of theme oriented open houses.  Those who pay heed may avoid disaster. The rest of you are on your own.<br /><br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Future Tech: The Wearable Web]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=future-tech-the-wearable-web</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=future-tech-the-wearable-web</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:12:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=future-tech-the-wearable-web</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The ultimate internet is totally hands free.  Put on your web glasses, with ear mic, and mix physical reality with the digital world.via Wired.  addthis_url    = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.sellsiusrealestate.com%2Fcool-new-products%2Ffuture-tech-the-wearabl<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Landlord In Foreclosure?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=is-your-landlord-in-foreclosure</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=is-your-landlord-in-foreclosure</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:12:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=is-your-landlord-in-foreclosure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is your landlord in foreclosure? Now you can monitor whether or not your landlord is in foreclosure with LemonLandlord.com.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prevent Answer Puke. Use This 5-Step-Answer-Plan To Create Trust, Lust and Loyalism.]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=prevent-answer-puke-use-this-5-step-answer-plan-to-create-trust-lust-and-loyalism-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=prevent-answer-puke-use-this-5-step-answer-plan-to-create-trust-lust-and-loyalism-</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:12:17 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=prevent-answer-puke-use-this-5-step-answer-plan-to-create-trust-lust-and-loyalism-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dont be stingy with your thoughts- stop by and comment!Hot-Mess ChunksWe start normally.We talk.They share important concerns and ask questions.Their words enter my ear holes, but I&#8217;m not listening. I&#8217;m self-absorbed in the majesty of my<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Prepared]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=be-prepared</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=be-prepared</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:12:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=be-prepared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dont be stingy with your thoughts- stop by and comment!Be prepared, is one of the Boy Scouts mottos. Over the years it has been shortened to B.-P. In the Scouts it means being prepared in mind and body to do your duty.As a Realtor, it is important t<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Don’t Hate Me Because I’m a Real Estate Agent]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=don%E2%80%99t-hate-me-because-i%E2%80%99m-a-real-estate-agent</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=don%E2%80%99t-hate-me-because-i%E2%80%99m-a-real-estate-agent</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:12:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=don%E2%80%99t-hate-me-because-i%E2%80%99m-a-real-estate-agent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month I spent a day at a seminar for real estate agents.    The hotel I stayed in was packed with other real estate agents all attending the same event and following dinner, I went to sit down in the packed lounge.  Tables were filled and there<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HVCC: Who Is The Least Interested?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=hvcc-who-is-the-least-interested</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=hvcc-who-is-the-least-interested</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:51:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=hvcc-who-is-the-least-interested</guid>
<description><![CDATA[HVCC handed almost every appraiser in America a pay cut and a boss. A boss that doesn't make any sense and has his hand in their pocket. No wonder they aren't very interested.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Squidoo Offers $5000 Referral Fee for Employee]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=squidoo-offers-5000-referral-fee-for-employee</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=squidoo-offers-5000-referral-fee-for-employee</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:50:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=squidoo-offers-5000-referral-fee-for-employee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Seth Godin&#8217;s baby Squidoo is offering 5Gs to anyone who refers a person they hire for online ad sales.We&#8217;re delighted to pay a bounty of $5,000 to anyone who refers us an all star that we end up hiring and working with.Here&#8217;s how i<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting Friendly With Facebook – A Follow-Up]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=getting-friendly-with-facebook-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=getting-friendly-with-facebook-</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:24:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Sales &amp; Marketing</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=getting-friendly-with-facebook-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago I wrote about  the cataclysmic future of effect of Facebook .  My Point, you gotta make friends with Facebook or you'll be left out.  Skill Set = How and When I wanted to trail my two weeks ago ramble by sharing recommendations and obs<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The New YOU in Social Media]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-new-you-in-social-media</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-new-you-in-social-media</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:24:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Sales &amp; Marketing</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-new-you-in-social-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I was talking to a dear friend this weekend that I've lost touch with and owns a catering company.  While catching up I explained how social media has provided a creative out for me that was missing in my life since I made the decision to stop pract<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Market on Wikipedia, Social Media’s Knowledge Channel]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=how-to-market-on-wikipedia-social-media%E2%80%99s-knowledge-channel</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=how-to-market-on-wikipedia-social-media%E2%80%99s-knowledge-channel</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:24:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=how-to-market-on-wikipedia-social-media%E2%80%99s-knowledge-channel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If your company does not have a page on Wikipedia, you should shoot fire scold your marketing director and demote your SMG (social media guru) to SMF (social media flunky).Wikipedia is in the Knowledge category/channel of social media and a powerful<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will The $8000 Tax Credit Be Extended?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-the-8000-tax-credit-be-extended</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-the-8000-tax-credit-be-extended</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:24:01 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=will-the-8000-tax-credit-be-extended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will the$8000 tax credit for first time home buyers be extended?Yes.What the heck &#8211; with the start of the football season, I am in a betting mood and this seems like as good of a bet as any.Now, keep in mind &#8212; it is just a prediction, be<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Use Shareflow to Collect and Share Information with Your Group]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=use-shareflow-to-collect-and-share-information-with-your-group</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=use-shareflow-to-collect-and-share-information-with-your-group</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:01:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=use-shareflow-to-collect-and-share-information-with-your-group</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zenbe Shareflow lets you share the following with any group of people, in private message boards called &#8220;Flows&#8221;:files/documentscommentsimagesvideomapseventsemails (send them to your flow, which has its own email address. You can add atta<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Time is Running Out!]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-time-is-running-out</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-time-is-running-out</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:01:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-time-is-running-out</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As it stands right now, if you want to take advantage of the (up to) $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers, you have about 6 weeks left to find a home, make an offer and have it accepted."But Jay, the credit is good through November 30, 2009.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Which Clothes Make You Professional?]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=which-clothes-make-you-professional</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=which-clothes-make-you-professional</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:50 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=which-clothes-make-you-professional</guid>
<description><![CDATA[No, I don't mean not wearing any clothes (save that for the French Riviera or a deserted beach somewhere). I mean that it's not your clothes that make you a "professional". There are people that wear suits that fit them ...<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why I Love Social Media – It’s about real people]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=why-i-love-social-media-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=why-i-love-social-media-</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=why-i-love-social-media-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lately I've been teaching some real estate continuing education courses on blogging and social media. It's always interesting to me to talk to people whose experience in social media ranges from the complete novice to the grizzled veteran.At the end<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Mediation to Resolve Real Estate Disputes in Arizona]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=using-mediation-to-resolve-real-estate-disputes-in-arizona</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=using-mediation-to-resolve-real-estate-disputes-in-arizona</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:12 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=using-mediation-to-resolve-real-estate-disputes-in-arizona</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conflicts in real estate transactions are inevitable.  As long as there have been real estate transactions there have been issues.  Disputes in real estate can include repair issues, disclosure issues, earnest deposit, agency issues and many others.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rebuilding the Brokerage]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=rebuilding-the-brokerage</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=rebuilding-the-brokerage</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:11 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=rebuilding-the-brokerage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After reading a couple of brilliant posts by Ines and JeffX on the future of the real estate business, I started thinking about my experience in setting up an infant brokerage firm.  As I came to find out, the task of setting up a real estate busine<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[To BPO or Not to BPO: That is The Question]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=to-bpo-or-not-to-bpo-that-is-the-question</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=to-bpo-or-not-to-bpo-that-is-the-question</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:14:11 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=to-bpo-or-not-to-bpo-that-is-the-question</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As I journey through the learning curve on short sales, REO listings and all other things bank owned, I have entered the world of the BPO.  A BPO, broker price opinion, is a market analysis for a commercial institution, usually a lender.  Very often<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Property Marketing Plan Needs Updating]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=property-marketing-plan-needs-updating</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=property-marketing-plan-needs-updating</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:12:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Sales &amp; Marketing</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=property-marketing-plan-needs-updating</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I'm going into a listing presentation next week and want to wow my potential sellers with my marketing plan to expose their property. My usual plan includes placing the property in the MLS, on my broker's site, on my web site, a personal property UR<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The true test of any relationship.]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-true-test-of-any-relationship-</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-true-test-of-any-relationship-</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:12:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shadyman</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-true-test-of-any-relationship-</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This topic is talked about all the time - the value of any relationship.  Whether it's our clients, our agent friends, our vendors, or the people we "meet" online, there is a value to having them.  If there's no value, then perhaps they shouldn't be<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Signs of Social Media Addiction (with Pics)]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=signs-of-social-media-addiction-with-pics</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=signs-of-social-media-addiction-with-pics</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:12:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=signs-of-social-media-addiction-with-pics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For those sipping at the social media cocktail party, be forewarned of the hazards.  Social media is addictive.  It starts on weekends and a few times during the week.  Before you know it, these things, and worse, can happen to you: You tune out eve<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Social Media Revolution]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-social-media-revolution</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-social-media-revolution</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:11:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-social-media-revolution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've been meaning to post this video for a couple of weeks now. About a half-bazillion people have already posted it, but in case you haven't seen it yet it's worth 4 minutes of your time. I'm teaching real estate continuing education classes now in<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tough Choices: What To Do When You Owe Far More Than Your Home Is Worth]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=tough-choices-what-to-do-when-you-owe-far-more-than-your-home-is-worth</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=tough-choices-what-to-do-when-you-owe-far-more-than-your-home-is-worth</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:11:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=tough-choices-what-to-do-when-you-owe-far-more-than-your-home-is-worth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you bought a house between 2004 and 2006, chances are you have talked with someone about how far under water you are in your house. If you haven&#8217;t lost your job or suffered a decrease in personal income, it isn&#8217;t really that big of a <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Workforce Resource Finds Downpayment Assistance Programs for Home Buyers]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=workforce-resource-finds-downpayment-assistance-programs-for-home-buyers</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=workforce-resource-finds-downpayment-assistance-programs-for-home-buyers</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:40:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=workforce-resource-finds-downpayment-assistance-programs-for-home-buyers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is one of the coolest home buyer tools I found at Inman Connect San Francisco 2009.I met Rob Crane, President of Workforce Resource, in Start-Up Alley.   He&#8217;s a fine fellow who demonstrated his Downpayment Assistance Program finder to hel<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Carnival of Real Estate #154]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=carnival-of-real-estate-154</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=carnival-of-real-estate-154</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:40:22 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=carnival-of-real-estate-154</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 154th edition of the Carnival of Real Estate (and apologies for the delay).This is the fourth time we've hosted the "CoRE" - previous versions were #33, #37 and #93. All had catchy themes, at least in my mind.I struggled with a theme <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HomePath Renovation Mortgage Process]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=homepath-renovation-mortgage-process</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=homepath-renovation-mortgage-process</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:40:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=homepath-renovation-mortgage-process</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the more popular loan programs here in Arizona is the Fannie Mae HomePath Renovation Mortgage &#8211; due mostly to the number of homes that are currently owned by Fannie Mae and in order to qualify for a HomePath Renovation Mortgage, the hom<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate News Ticker: TheClozing Editor Picks]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=real-estate-news-ticker-theclozing-editor-picks</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=real-estate-news-ticker-theclozing-editor-picks</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:48:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=real-estate-news-ticker-theclozing-editor-picks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kill Your Feedreader and get your piping hot, fresh real estate news at theClozing.com.These articles recently caught on TheClozing.com:1. How to Search for Homes. Like It&#8217;s Hard (San Diego Homes Blog):  Great post on how to use screen recordi<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Self Employed? Be Ready To Show All Income When Applying For A Mortgage]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=are-you-self-employed-be-ready-to-show-all-income-when-applying-for-a-mortgage</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=are-you-self-employed-be-ready-to-show-all-income-when-applying-for-a-mortgage</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:47:53 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=are-you-self-employed-be-ready-to-show-all-income-when-applying-for-a-mortgage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I had a conversation recently with someone who was self employed and thinking about buying a new home. At the end of the conversation, it became pretty clear that he wouldn&#8217;t be able to &#8220;document&#8221; his income &#8211; which is not al<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Million Dollar House Coupon]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=million-dollar-house-coupon</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=million-dollar-house-coupon</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:51:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ChaoticMark</dc:creator>
<category>Consumer Info</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=million-dollar-house-coupon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Heck, times are so bad even millionaires are clipping coupons, like this one redeemable for a waterfront Italian villa in Fort Myers, Florida.<br /><br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The End of the McMansion? New home sizes fall for first time in 15 years]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-end-of-the-mcmansion-new-home-sizes-fall-for-first-time-in-15-years</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-end-of-the-mcmansion-new-home-sizes-fall-for-first-time-in-15-years</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:49:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=the-end-of-the-mcmansion-new-home-sizes-fall-for-first-time-in-15-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA["McMansion's" - those sprawling, cookie-cutter homes that dominate suburbia have, according to CNNMoney, dropped in size for the first time in 15 years.For the first time since 1994, the average square footage of a newly built home is smaller than i<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arizona Jumbo Mortgage Loans: Ballpark Estimates]]></title>
<link>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=arizona-jumbo-mortgage-loans-ballpark-estimates</link>
<comments>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=arizona-jumbo-mortgage-loans-ballpark-estimates</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:49:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CWaterhouse</dc:creator>
<category>Finance</category>
<guid>http://retopic.com/story.php?title=arizona-jumbo-mortgage-loans-ballpark-estimates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Arizona jumbo loan ballpark estimates for Arizona jumbo mortgage rates and requirements.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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