Twitter Changing the World????

Is anyone besides me amazed at what is happening in Iran? The government would like to hide the people's reactions from the rest of the world, but because of technology, their country is "transparent". I was watching Rachel Maddow last night and other news outlets and was so proud of the Iranian people finding ways to have their voices heard. Today's NY Times printed an article, Social Networks Spread Iranian Defiance Online. From Twitter to youtube to private blog sites, Iranian protests are given relevance.
If you haven't begun your trip into the 21st century and introduced yourself to social media's power, start marching, or be left behind....

Are YOU Ready????

Today is a historic day. The country is officially switching all television broadcast from analog to totally digital. If you have an analog TV without a converter, you will not be watching "Family Guy" anymore (or any of your other favorites, unless of course you watch them via the web ;-)).
Today in USAToday, there was a great article discussing how this switch will totally change our viewing experiences.
We have all watched this happen in the print world, where more and more publications are eliminating their print versions and are going totally to digital.
The question is--- ARE YOU READY??? HAVE YOU SWITCHED THE CHANNELS OF YOUR BRAIN???? SIMPLY PUT -- ARE YOU ANALOG OR DIGITAL???

Talk to your buyers... NOW!!!!

Mortgage applications at lowest since November....Borrowing costs have soared as bond yields have risen (from cnnmoney.com).
Buyers who are on the fence, better jump off and make their move now. Interest rates are rising and it doesn't look like they will be returning to the lows we saw just 2 weeks ago. Today, the auction of 10 year Treasury notes was disappointing and oil prices jumped yet again causing further upward pressure on rates.
Last Thursday I broadcast a webinar, Why Now is the Time to Buy- Language, Tools and Strategies for Agents working With Buyers. It was hosted by mysoi.com and you can watch it in it's entirety by clicking this link. LISTEN, LEARN, AND EARN!!!!!!!!!

Social Media Explodes Again!!!

Everyday, journalists and bloggers are writing about the new power of social media. Today I found three articles on MSN.com about facebook... How to Live Your Entire Life on Facebook, 10 Tips for Facebook Power Users, and the best one, Are Boomers Killing Facebook and Twitter? ... Is this new power really reserved for the young?

This BOOMER thinks not...

Yes I am on facebook, twitter, linkedin, smallworld, MYSOI and this blog. I own an iphone, blackberry, several ipods, a Mac and a 2 wireless laptops. But not to make me "feel part of the younger generation" as the article suggests. Rather "being connected" has become a necessity. Who among us hasn't asked or been asked to "PLEASE PUT THE BLACKBERRY DOWN"? MY MOTHER IS ON FACEBOOK!!!!

In my social media classes, I suggest to my agents that they not just go on these sites, simply to be there, but that they first formulate their objective for "being there". Once you establish and recognize your motives, you work backward from there to accomplish your goals (no matter how old you may be ;-))...

So is progress for the young or young at heart????

JUST FOR FUN!!!!!

The Social Media Bible Ten Commandment Ball http://www.lonsafko.com/FastCompany/Commandment_Ball.pdf

You Snooze, You Lose

Bargain hunting buyers are back with a vengance. These buyers know value when they see it. Low prices and low interest rates have lured many investors back into the market. In an article I found today on cnnmoney.com, Les Christie reported that housing affordability is at almost an all time high (Most Over- and Under- Valued Housing Markets), so as a consequence, savey investors are starting to pounce.

Of the 330 housing markets studied in a recent IHS Global Report, 248 were considered under-valued... as much as 42.5% in Vero Beach, Florida!!! The most over-valued city is Atlantic City, NJ, weighing in at 44.1% over-valued.

You may also want take a look at some of my previous posts, which have other articles about surging sales and increased housing affordability (May 27th, June 1st and June 2nd).

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