Social Media PlanningTry a Daily StrategyPosted: March 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM by Real Estate Information Spending time on social media is a must within our business. But what is the best way to get the most in return for your efforts without taking time away from other business-building activities?On Thursday February 16th, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate was proud to be the only real estate company to host an event at Social Media Week in New York. The event, titled “From House to Home: Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home,” incl read more |
Winter Driving and Safety TipsIf we can't stop it from coming, we better prepare for itPosted: November 15, 2011 at 11:33 AM by Real Estate InformationI know what you are thinking, if we ignore it, maybe it will go away, but the fact is, winter is around the corner, again. I know this because my weather app said so (never mind the snow on the ground this morning). The app shows a small graphic of the expected weather for a few days in advance. As you can see, it will be "Cold" and snowy soon. This time last year we wrote a little article with some tips and tricks to prepare for winter driving, guess what, no read more |
Do the Monster MashIt's a Graveyard SmashPosted: October 25, 2011 at 4:05 PM by Brian BeezleyFall is here! Not only does that mean falling leaves and extra chores, but also there will soon be goblins, pirates, princesses and ghosts wandering the streets of the neighbourhood on one of the most exciting nights of the year – Halloween.HistoryHalloween has a long and storied history. Originally a fall festival celebrating the end of summer, Samhain, which in Old Irish basically means ‘Summer’s End,’ was a celebration of the end of summer and a festival to prepare for the read more |
Forget Spring Cleaning, Fall cleaning is here!Posted: October 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM by Brian BeezleyThe wind is blowing cooler and there is just a touch of frost on the piles of leaves that have bloomed in my yard seemingly overnight. And in case I needed another indicator of the end of Summer, I just made plans with a friend to have him come over to help put the hard top back on the Jeep. It certainly is that time of year. Jackets are hung on the coat rack, scarves and mittens need to be dug out of storage, and I’m once again on the search for those all elusive 12EEEE winter boots. read more |
Does a Bad Pickup Line Still Work Today?I think most of us can picture this classic - if comically out dated - scenario...Posted: May 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM by Real Estate Information"Hey Baby, what's your sign?"The year - 1978. The place - a crowded disco on a Saturday night. Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band's "A Fifth of Beethoven" is thumping, perspiring couples clad in their best polyester are crowding the dance floor doing the Hustle and the mirror ball is slowly turning overhead. The scene is perfect for a single guy...let's call him Rick... to pick up a "chick." Rick spots a particularly "foxy" one sitting at the bar so he decides read more |
