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From the Calculated Risk Blog

Calculated Risk Construction Spending declined in June, Public Construction Spending at Lowest Level since 2006 ISM Manufacturing index increases in July to 55.4 Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims decline to 326,000 Thursday: Vehicle Sales, Unemployment Claims, ISM Mfg Index, Construction Spending Fannie Mae: Mortgage Serious Delinquency rate declined in June, Lowest since December 2008 FOMC Statement: ...

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Pressure! Sick and Tired of pushy real estate salespeople?

Let’s just say I hate pushy salespeople. You’ll find me pledged body and soul to knowing who you are and to what you want. I listen to you. You are my commitment. Pressure. We all feel it. No more pressure than real estate. Constant unforeseen obstacles. Emotions. Big money buys and sells. Want relief? Work ...

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Real Estate – Madness!

Real estate data is everywhere. It’s overwhelming. It’s confusing. Also very regional and national. And non-specific. Anyone can spit out a median sale price for a neighborhood. But does that really help you make a buying or selling decision? We give accurate, detailed, and specific advice tailored to your real estate objectives. Based on scrubbed ...

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A Song and a Quote for You

“People follow people who care about what they are doing. You’ve got to show people you have passion. You’ve got to be prepared to open up and say, ‘I believe this.’’’ By Mark Harris, Country General Manager, IBM South Africa

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The Law of the Garbage Truck – Real Estate Therapy

The Law of the Garbage Truck originated from a New York City taxi cab driver.  “Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up,  they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, ...

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Bob’s Song and Quote for Today…

“Develop a strong sense of personal responsibility and independence. Learn to get up and get started every morning.” – Roy W. Haley, CEO, Wesco International, Pittsburgh, PA And this song is a good one to get you up and going!

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