http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Blogs used to just be a place for people to host online diaries and share their personal misadventures with the world. Now however, blogging has transformed into an online marketing powerhouse for real estate agents and other business professionals. </... http://www.articlealley.com/article_763402_33.html 21st January 2009 You've decided to make some repairs or renovations on your home, and you've already done your homework and selected a reputable contractor to do the work. Now you and your contractor need to document the details of your arrangement in a legally binding... http://www.articlealley.com/article_757346_27.html 17th January 2009 Many of today's top real estate agents understand the power that the internet has when it comes to bringing together buyers and available inventory. 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Not only will you b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_606599_27.html 22nd August 2008 Foreclosures are at record levels in this country and there are deals to be had as banks try to unload houses back into the market and recoup some of the money that the previous owner failed to pay back. However, foreclosures are not for the faint of h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_606598_33.html 22nd August 2008 If you've always dreamed of ditching your big-city life in favor of growing your own food in the back woods, get started now with container gardening! You would be surprised at how many plants can live happily on a balcony and in the house. Many vari... http://www.articlealley.com/article_606596_27.html 22nd August 2008 The housing market has definitely taken a beating in many parts of the country over the last year. When just a couple years ago record numbers of people were entering the real estate industry, today many of those same people are leaving the busin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_600630_23.html 16th August 2008 industry. In real estate, agents have to deal with clients, colleagues, as well as the general public. If an agent is unable to speak or write well, he won't win over his target audience. He will miss out on deals and he will lose money. O... http://www.articlealley.com/article_593664_15.html 29th July 2008 With summer in full swing, you may be thinking about adding a swimming pool to your backyard. They are great for fitness, relaxation, fun with the kids, and for cooling off on a sweltering summer day. If you're concerned about the harsh chemicals ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_593663_27.html 29th July 2008 As a real estate professional, you know the importance of utilizing the latest marketing strategies and technologies. 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Well, if you're a REALTOR, you could start by connecting with your family, friends an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_254333_3.html 20th January 2008 There is a real wave of FSBO properties sweeping the nation. The question that needs to be asked is: "As a buyer should I use a buyer's agent to purchase a FSBO?" And the answer is a resounding "Yes!", Let's look at the situation this way. Sellers who ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_197017_33.html 03rd August 2007 This country has a bit of a love affair with new construction homes. The past few years have been marked by a construction boom of unmeasurable proportions. All across the country developments are springing up in any available space that developers can... http://www.articlealley.com/article_197016_33.html 03rd August 2007 In a typical home sale, sellers are always wondering about what they do and don't have control over. 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This is not simply how much a home sells for or what amenities are close by. Information refers to every aspect of the home buying process from conception to compl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_143629_33.html 02nd April 2007 So exactly what is "Intelligent Investing?" Well, simply put it is investing will a well thought out plan of action and the preparation for any pitfalls that might occur. In different terms, it could be put as "knowing your market." When considering in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_143628_33.html 02nd April 2007 Have you ever bought things on impulse? Are you really bad when in line at the store and those little impulse items get the best of you? Don't worry, it happens to us all. After all, that is why those items are there. When considering the purchase of a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133322_33.html 01st March 2007 Investing in real estate is a tricky game, but one that can be very rewarding if done correctly. It's also a game that you get better at with time. Finding the perfect property to invest in takes a "Keen eye" and some intelligent searching. Ideally you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129373_33.html 15th February 2007