Entries from November 2008
November 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments

We had an historic election, and Barack Obama is our President Elect. He has some initial missions to accomplish, according to his staff. Part of that mission is to set up a government that embraces bi-partisanship, is committed to doing hard work to get us back on track economically, help create jobs, and start repairing [...]
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Tags: Ideas · neighborhood news · politics

I found myself in talks with Bryan Gillooly (Executive Dir) and Sister Linda (Board Member) at Bellaire Puritas Development Corporation (BPDC). We were interviewing each other, as to whether or not I should be on the Board. Last Thursday evening’s Ward 20 Neighborhood Summit made me even happier that I accepted the position. The Summit combined dinner, [...]
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Tags: neighborhood news · politics
November 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Mark (my listing partner) mentioned in my previous post that he was interviewed by Fox News today…they interviewed him at his open house. Here is the video. It shows why the transition should be stress free for anyone listed with either company (meaning if your home is listed for sale with either Realty One or [...]
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Tags: Cleveland Events · Cleveland Real Estate

My pal Linda Davis and I banter back and forth about politics. We are rarely of the same political philosophy but good friendships survive that! Linda says I am Carole The Realtor® This tag has been blogged about on Active Rain (social network for the real estate profession) over the last few weeks but I have my [...]
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Tags: Cleveland Events · Cleveland Real Estate
November 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Brian O’Neil of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette says Pennsylvania has a “better economy, better lenders and better laws.” He’s explaining why the sub prime mess as he calls it, hit Ohio harder than Pennsylvania. Some differences: Allegheny County PA has about 4700 foreclosures this year and same with last year; we had twice as many [...]
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Tags: Cleveland Real Estate · economic news · politics

Still missing Tim Russert’s joy and lack of cynicism. Regarding the election coverage. The New York Times weighs in today with some supposed inside info on who is being considered (I almost said vetted but I’m so sick of that word, are you?!) It’s Saturday night, we get an extra hour to enjoy (don’t forget [...]
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Tags: politics