very motivating opening speaker. Check out Eric Saperston on Youtube
April 17, 2010
April 12, 2010
April 10, 2010
Great SMDRA Day
It’s Saturday and we have a CREC update class here and We have members helping the US Cenus and we are having a ton of open houses for NAR National Open house day. Wow great day
April 1, 2010
Presdent Approves New 51-Star Flag! Press Release
Show Your Colors Announces New 51-Star Flag
Puerto Rico Added as 51st State
Capitol Hill
Not since 1960 has the United States added or amended the “Nifty-50” stars on the American Flag. Now, exactly 50 years later, the 50 stars on the American Flag have become 51 with the addition of Puerto Rico as a state.
Early this morning in a special joint session of congress, President Obama met via internet from his current stay in the UK with his cabinet and fellow lawmakers on Capitol Hill. They were hard at work putting the finishing touches on Senate Bill SB939-A, which was released to the public late Friday evening. Surprisingly, this controversial bill has gotten very little coverage by the mainstream American media, but this is of course typical for most news stories released at the end of the week. Citing the current economic catastrophe, President Obama reportedly issued the following statement early this morning:
“This is a great day for America. I would like you to please join with me as we celebrate this momentous occasion. No longer are we a nation of Blacks and Whites. No longer are we a nation of Rich and Poor, of “haves” and “have-nots”. We are, instead, a nation of Americans. Please join me in welcoming our nearly 4 million new brothers and sisters who have so valiantly and bravely made the decision to become a part of the greatest nation the world has ever known.” This statement was made shortly after the signing of Senate Bill SB737-A early this morning, while most Americans were still asleep. I won’t bore you with the litany of monotonous details, but in a nutshell it is a bill declaring the annexation into the American Union of ” El Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico” Or, for you and I – Puerto Rico.
51-Star American Flag
According to White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, this decision “adds millions of jobs to the American economy”, and also will begin to “open up a few key trade routes that have begun to dwindle over the past few years”. I for one, don’t think that adding an entire state to our country is going to do much towards boosting our struggling economy, but then again maybe that’s why I’m not the one in charge.
As noted historian Thomas Mclaughlin put it: “This is a sad day for my country. Never in my life did I imagine I would see something as ludicrous as this. The sheer manner in which Congress passed this piece of legislation should in itself raise questions as to the Constitutionality of the entire ordeal.”
Well America, it’s surprising to say the least. And perhaps frightening to say the most. No longer will we be Pledging Allegiance to Old Glory, thanks to our lawmakers even that small piece of American tradition is now lost forever. Congress will be officially be releasing public statements as to the passage of the bill as well as the ratification of the new 51 star American Flag sometime later this afternoon. I have a few words for you, Congress – Your unwieldy use of power has begun to destroy the very country that you claim to serve. I also have a few words for the rest of you, America – April Fool’s!
About Show Your Colors Flag Co,
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March 31, 2010
March 29, 2010
Is your life ideal?
I try to keep my life in perspective. What is important and what isn’t? I am focusing on the non important and missing the important? I think it is too easy to complain about the weather or traffic conditions and miss the amazing things. this past 4 days I had the opportunity to go to Spring Training with my grown son. We respectfully left our wives behind and drove to Arizona. Over 2,300 miles in the car to see the Rockies play baseball. Here is the synopsis of the trip: we talked, we laughed, we enjoyed each other, we shared experiences and at the end of 4 days I got the chance to be with that amazing gift, my son. Now that is what to focus on!
March 23, 2010
Read about the new lead based paint certification requirements for REALTORS at http://www.smdrablog.com
What is required from REALTORS regarding Lead Based Paint Certification
Answer: Nothing. The EPA set rulings that as of April 22, 2010 any property whose building permit is prior to 1978 is being renovated that those doing the renovation must be certified if they are receiving compensation for the work. would it be a good idea for a smart REALTOR to ask the painter or renovator if they are certified, yes but it is not required. According to SMDRA’s legal counsel, Oliver Frascona; like meth laps REALTORS should not get involved in the details but should hire or recommend professionals that have the appropriate certifications. When asked today if any documents need to be signed off or proof of certification provided “That is over kill” said Frascona
I’m mad at everyone
No, not you. Not anyone in particular, actually.
I’m angry at the idea of ‘everyone’ and what they want and what they say.
Everyone says you should do your site and your online presence a certain way.
Everyone is upset at what you did.
Everyone is frustrated at the slow pace government is getting this done.
Everyone knows you should listen to your customers and do what they say.
Everyone knows that our school is wasting money.
Everyone says you need to go to a ‘good’ college.
You get the idea. That everyone.
The one that’s almost always wrong.
March 22, 2010
First-Time Buyers: What Research Tells Us: Sales & Marketing: REALTOR Magazine http://ping.fm/NtYqf
SMDRA Talk 