Sheila Bell

Is An Inspection Really Necessary?

Sheila Bell — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:33:00 GMT

It's a beautiful day, you have finally found a home and the rain waters are drying . You're feeling pretty good about the upcoming inspection and you are full of optimism about that inspection because the house looks so good. You might even consider...(read more)

Thank You!

Sheila Bell — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:13:00 GMT

My friend, Dean, emails (no he doesn't blog yet despite my repeated attempts) marvelous tales each week. I have used a couple of them, but this one is so perfect, I wanted to share it right away! Who have you thanked today ?! I try to thank everyone/anyone...(read more)

HomeGain Releases Top Five ROI-Driven Home Improvement Projects for 2011

Sheila Bell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:15:00 GMT

According to HomeGain.com's newly released 2011 home improvement survey, the top five home improvements (under $5,000) that real estate professionals recommend to home sellers based on average cost and return on investment (from highest to lowest...(read more)

NAR survey says homeownership still popular

Sheila Bell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:40:00 GMT

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"HUD PROPOSES NEW RULE TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO HOUSING REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY"

Sheila Bell — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:14:00 GMT

This is an important step from HUD especially coming on the heels of the change in the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS Article 10 which added sexual orientation a protected class for all REALTORS. HUD Secretary, Shaun Donovan declares,...(read more)

"You've Got To Be Carefully Taught"/South Pacific

Sheila Bell — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:25:00 GMT

The lyrics from Rodger and Hammerstein's memorable musical, "South Pacific" fits today's celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Listen to the song-I have never heard a song that so perfectly identifies the idiocy of discrimination...(read more)

Old Age-Not Me!

Sheila Bell — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:19:00 GMT

As I read the news this morning, there are a couple of stories that caught my attention. One, in the New York Times, was about the increase in use of social networking by ages 45 and up. From December 2008 to May 2010, those in every generation 45 and...(read more)

Home Mortgage and Property Tax Deductions for 2010, 2011

Sheila Bell — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:12:00 GMT

Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions If you are a new homeowner or if you have owned your home for years, there are many home mortgage and property tax deductions available for both situations. Previous Home Purchases If you own your home you...(read more)

Lack of Sunshine

Sheila Bell — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:29:00 GMT

It's that time of year again! The lack of sunshine, lack of Vitamin D and "the blues" are all related. Actually, "the blues" can be more that just a bad day and should be taken seriously. While the cause of Seasonal Affective Disorder...(read more)

Musings on end of year planning

Sheila Bell — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:17:00 GMT

It comes to the end of the calendar year and the beginning of a new career year and I am evaluating how to organize and prioritize. This seems so very easy to "tell" others how to do it; but not so simple to identify for myself. Is this why...(read more)

Musings

Sheila Bell — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:43:00 GMT

Having recently changed companies, I am in the process of examing the future (immediate, near, distant). It occurs to me that I've been in somewhat of a fog for far too long and it's time to get off of my proverbial "butt". There is...(read more)

Realtors Amend Its Code of Ethics to Include Protection for the GLBT Community

Sheila Bell — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:15:00 GMT

Is sexual orientation discrimination in housing legal? Maybe. By Lani Rosales on November 9, 2010 Can landlords legally deny renting to a gay couple because they’re gay? Can a Realtor refuse to negotiate on behalf of a transgendered woman because...(read more)

Online-Offline Networking At Any Age

Sheila Bell — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:10:00 GMT

"Combining online/offline networking gets the most out of relationship building. By implementing both online and offline, target markets are increased exponentially." So says a Pew Research report on the "new paradigm shift". Are you...(read more)

Fall Into Success!

Sheila Bell — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Beautiful Fall is the perfect time to begin a new business approach to SUCCESS. Don't be persuaded that there is no business and that it is a terrible time in real estate. It is as good as you make it! Get Back to Basics! Prospecting, prospecting,...(read more)

The Ten Must-Have Tools for Mobile Office Productivity

Sheila Bell — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:01:00 GMT

Learn the little-known, proven tools top agents are using as mobile agents to successfully manage their mobile offices. From your smart phone, your laptop, digital camera, and even to your car organizer, you'll leave this session knowing the most...(read more)