Las Vegas Real Estate Blog

How to Submit your RSS Feed!... Increasing traffic to your Blog(s)

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:49:34 -0500

Now that we have ActiveRain RSS Feed what can we do with it? Submitting your RSS Feed can be confusing and time consuming. Never the less is is very important to promote our blog (site or listings) to search engines.

There are a lot of lists out there of links to submit your RSS/XML feeds. However, many of those lists are outdated and include sites that require registration to submit your feed. Here below I gathered some of most popular submission sites, You can chose from Automatic or Manual Submission.

1. Feed Submitter - Automatic Free -

Google Blog Search
Google Ping
Technorati
Technorati Ping
Blogdigger
BloogZ
BlogStreet

If you want to make sure your blog is listed in Google blog search right away you can use Google ping now and bookmark or link to this page and submit your RSS feed to the directories after you have added more posts to your blog.

2. Manual Submission

Here is a list of sites where the user does not have to create a registration to submit a feed. I thought this would be a quick way for you to gain feed subscribers, increase back links, and site traffic. You should be able to go through this list under a half an hour.

Bonus: RSS Mage accepts video, picks and flash content.

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Where to start!

RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other on-line publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.

You don't have to worry about anything else at the moment. Just grab the URL address of your RSS feed of:

ActiveRain Blog... See at the left side of your page under the vertical navigation bar... those 2 icons:

Click on them to get the URL address... That is YOUR RSS & ATOM address of your blog!

Outside Blog... Go on YOUR Outside Blog page (if you have upload it) and see this icon on the let upper corner of your page

Click on it to get the URL address... That is YOUR RSS address of your blog!

Now that you have the HTML address of your RSS go and submit them to search engines.

GOOD LUCK!

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QUESTION ASKED: What is the difference between RSS and Atom?
ANSWER: RSS and Atom are functionally equivalent for users.

Atom is better than RSS. Still, sometimes it is the job of the application developers to choose between Atom and RSS. If part of the answer is that Google Reader and Facebook have better support for Atom then I need to consider that when picking a format for the default. It is about the same. RSS has nine versions. Atom is still rather new, so it doesn't have as many versions. Some people claim RSS is less flexible than Atom when it comes to adapting to change and new technologies.

In my opinion just go with your RSS address when signing up for a subscribing.

Add Language Translation to your Website - Language Tools... GOOGLE

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:33:28 -0500

How to make foreign visitors love your website even if they don't understand your language ? Add Language Translation to website and blogs - The most popular free Web-based language translation tools are offered by Google.

Google Translate: Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Simplified). The translated pages can even be bookmarked.
Today, people are blogging in multiple languages to create a conversation with readers outside the English Speaking blogosphere. Free language translation tools let bloggers post messages simultaneously in English, German, French, Spanish and other languages.

There are two methods to let your visitors easily translate your website:

Method ONE: All these services provide a translation box. To translate a webpage, you simply type in the URL of the website, choose the source and target language, and click the Translate button. [ Google Translate ]
Method TWO: Here we will integrate the translation form in the website itself without requiring the user to visit any external page for translation. Your web visitors will be able to translate foreign language content into their native language by simply clicking the country flag icon. (Notice the top right corner of this page to see the various country flag icons).

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Simply cut and paste the code into your pages the code below: The Code must stay intact. Just copy and paste it, as is, in your html page code.

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<form action="http://www.google.com/translate" >

<script language="JavaScript">

</script>

<input name="hl" value="en" type="hidden">

<input name="ie" value="UTF8" type="hidden">

<input name="langpair" value="" type="hidden">

<input name="langpair" value="en|fr" title="French" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539949_e76af75976.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|de" title="German" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539933_041ca1eda2.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|it" title="Italian" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539953_0384ccecf9.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|pt" title="Portuguese" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539966_0d09b410b5.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|es" title="Spanish" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539946_2fabed0dbf.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|ja" title="Japanese" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539955_925e6683c8.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|ko" title="Korean" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/13539958_3c3b482c95.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair" value="en|zh-CN" title="Chinese Simplified" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/img/43/1633/320/14324441_5ca5ce3423.jpg" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30">

<input name="langpair2" value="en|ar" title="Arabic" src= "http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3709/485/1600/arabic-flag.gif" onclick="this.form.langpair.value=this.value" height="20" type="image" width="30" />
</form>
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If you want to have the same instant translation to your AR Blog read : Add Language Translation to your AR Blog - Language Tools... GOOGLE
If you want to post your listing on Craig's international List read: Advertise your listing on Craig's international List!

NEW LOCALISM... Is HERE ... Know How!!!

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:53:16 -0500

Today I stumbled by pure coincidence into the: NEW LOCALISM is up and running. WOW! I was very impressed. The most anticipated real estate site "Most Complete Neighborpedia" is finally open for business. The design is sophisticated and the site navigation very easy.

By their own definition: "Localism is a hyper local, hyper targeted and startlingly affordable advertising opportunity based on sponsorship of individual neighborhood pages. Each sponsorship includes prominent placement of your profile and content on the main neighborhood page."

There is a new exciting twist to the site... A new - Community Sponsorship - an excellent and unique opportunity to bust your popularity and presence on Internet circle of Real Estate Professionals... It means good business. What is Community Sponsorship?...

For more details you can go to: COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP ... Sponsor a community (it's fast and easy) It is easy as 1,2,3,4

WHO? - Any current ActiveRain member
WHY? - Establish yourself as the community expert. Provide increased market exposure...
WHEN? - Beginning on July 31st at 12:00 Noon ... SHARP!
HOW? - Select the communities you want to sponsor! Follow the instructions and you’re done!

On July 31st, at 12,00 noon you access Localism.com site, Log-in and be well prepared to have handy all your information: Description of the Area (you are sponsoring), Pictures, Links you want to include, Picture and Contact Information.

Updates: Now that the shock and excitement settled down, one day later, I am getting little confused and have second thoughts about this NEW LOCALISM - Community Sponsorship -

I am concerned about paying to be an expert instead of writing to be one. I would rather pay a membership fee than pay to "own a city". As the number one writer in my area if I don't purchase enough neighborhoods to gain the city, someone who doesn't write anything can just open a checkbook and be the local expert.

My most pressing concern is about buying a sponsorship to a community. Not saying I do, but if I was to work my butt off to provide content to localism and someone else could surpass me through simply buying a sponsorship, why would I take the time to create that content. Matt Moxhay Moorestown Real Estate (Prudential Fox & Roach)

Happy New Year!... ActiveRain

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:30:17 -0600

Hi Everyone Arina here, wanting to wish all of you THE HAPPIEST OF NEW YEARS! I thought this might be a better way to wish all of you a Happy holiday season since I was not much around here, on ActiveRain, lately. I only want you to know that I did not forget all of you and specially my good friends who, over the years, were an inspiration and motivation for me to be my best.

I want to wish a Happy New Year to everyone at ActiveRain. I pray that the coming year will bring lot of peace, happiness, joy, health, prosperity and wealth in everyone's life.

My wish for each of you would be all the love you can handle , all the money you could spend and enough happyness to fill a hundred life times. Friends that will endure all time. And a great family to share it all with!!! Wishing you not just smile but laughter, not just happiness but pure joy, not just wealth but heavens treasure and above all a happy great New Year for you and your loved one!

Life itself is a challenge that we ought to face. You lose some, you win some, but if you never give up, you will discover that sacrifices have the greatest rewards!

Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our soul.

He breaks our heart to make us whole.

He sends us pain so we can be stronger.

Sometimes, He sends us failure so we can be humble.

He takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything we have.

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My special wishes to my close friends: Gary Woltal, Tom Braatz, Susan Mangigian, Carole Provenzale, Carol Culkin, Steven L. Smith, Robert Rauf, Mirela Monte, Julie Neerings, Michael Tarabotto, Charles McDonald, Kathy McGraw, Jo-Anne Smith, Mike Wong, Aida Pinto, Bo Hussung, Castellum Realty, Jason Tucker, Mike Chamberlain, Kara Casamassina, Kimo Stowell, Jeff Belonger, Greg Fox, Wayne Denton, Patricia Carr, Danny Smith, Jason Sardi, Michael Lewis, George Tallabas, Kelley Eling, Jason Crouch,

Thank you all for your support , inspiration and friendship.

Arina

The bigest NEW YEAR's firework - LAS VEGAS - America's Party!!!...

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:56:18 -0600

Count down to - New Year 2009!... Certainly most expected and feared by many. This will be the New Year most feared since 2000 when everybody thought the turn of the millennium would produce global chaos. This time the fear is focused on worldwide economic downturn.

But not in Las Vegas... This eternal fun, exciting, glitzy, unleashed and unconventional city is in his way to put out the biggest show in the world! It gets no better than New Year's in Las Vegas...

Officials from the Las Vegas Convention, LVCVA and Las Vegas Events met with the city representatives and Fireworks to design the details for NEW YEAR 2009 firework, an amazing citywide festivity planned for New Years Eve.

More than 29,000 pyrotechnics will be fired from different locations during 8 minute, 10 second display locations include: the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Lot, Las Vegas Luxor Parking Lot, MGM Grand Parking Garage, Caesars Palace Parking Garage, Treasure Island Valet Parking Garage, Las Vegas Convention Center Gold Parking Lot, Stratosphere Parking Garage, and Fremont Street Experience.

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2008 NEW YEAR's firework - LAS VEGAS -

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New Year Graphics

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2009 NEW YEAR's firework - LAS VEGAS

Tallest Buildings of the World... Marvel of Modern Architecture.

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:48:20 -0600

Burj Dubai - world's tallest building

1. The tower is designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill -Sta. Monica- Los Angeles, who also designed the Sears Tower in Chicago and the Freedom Tower in New York City, among numerous other famous high-rises.

The design of Burj Dubai is a combination of patterns embodied in Islamic architecture and the abstracted version of the flower Hymenocallis. ( footprint of the building )

As the tower rises from the base, setbacks occur at each element in an upward spiraling pattern, decreasing the cross section in steps as it reaches toward the sky. The Height of Burj Dubai is being kept private, and will not be told until it is complete. According to the developers, it will be the tallest building on earth. The tower, at its tallest point, sways a total of 1.2 m (3.9 ft)

Building Uses: mixed use, communication, hotel, observation, office, residential, retail.

WebShots Free Album: Burj Dubi

Chicago Spire - Santiago Calatrava

2. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and is being developed by Shelbourne Development Group, Inc.

The Chicago Spire is the latest in a series of super-tall projects proposed and erected since the mid 1990's. The tallest building in the United States as well as the Western Hemisphere

As with many of his designs, Calatrava has been inspired by themes and designs from nature. For the design of the building, he created the structure of an imaginary smoke spiral coming up from a campfire near the Chicago River projecting to the sky in a spiral form of a snail shell.

The Chicago Spire tower will incorporate world-class sustainable engineering aplications to meet the Gold standard of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.

Building Uses: mixed use, hotel, office, residential.

WebShots Free Album: Chicago Spire

The first World Dynamic Architecture in DuBai project

Here are an number of remarkable projects. Duby Skyscraper with rotating floors... a marvel of modern Architecture.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!!!...

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:40:41 -0600

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!!!

There is nothing more refreshing than the white snow... specially in Vegas. It is magic, quiet and simply magic. Today's winter storm brought heavy snow to the Spring Mountains and the Red Rock Canyon area spreading down to Summerlin and even in few areas of Las Vegas Valley.

Las Vegas is not used to the White Christmas but today it was a quiet extraordinary disply of beauty and tranquil snow. In fact, the three snowiest months occurred in the Las Vegas Valley in the 20th Century, according to weather service records. The most snowfall was recorded in January 1949, followed by January 1974 with and January 1979.

Here are few images of what today RedRock-Summerlin encountered... Enjoy!

Streets are so quiet and peaceful...

Not a best time for the doggy anyway!!!

Red, white and green... Simply magic!

Fresh snow, never felt before!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!!!

Political Couture... fashion strategy in presidential campaign!

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:58:11 -0500

There is the word; "Dress for success"... and going even farther there is lot of truth in using the fashion to build someones appearance of success, accentuate its physical qualities and bust its personal confidence. In many ways the fashion is an effective, powerful tool to subtly make personal, social and political statements.

USA TODAY's article "Style becomes a real issue in '08 presidential race." raise the issue of politics and fashion. In all honesty, what have we come to? When did a presidential candidate start becoming a fashion icon rather than a political figure (Life, Cover story, Oct. 15)?

Arianna Huffington, writing in October's Harper's Bazaar says voters want sexiness and good looks to "go hand in hand with empathy, compassion and caring."

"This is an election, maybe the first one since Kennedy-Nixon, where appearance really does matter," says Tom Kolovos, a Chicago-based style-and-image consultant...

"I used to be hip. I can't be hip anymore. I'm running for president,"... Obama told the Vibe magazine. He has to be careful about what his clothes telegraph. When the magazine put him on its September cover, he was offered hip-hop duds for the photo shoot. He declined.

In this extraordinary and heated presidential campaign, every detail counts and so it does for the average "Joe" caught in the political fewer... In case you haven’t heard yet, even politically charged t-shirts can be considered high fashion...specially in the hit of a political campaign.

Blue State, Red State. Win State, Lose State... Whatever States... Political tension translates into a trend of hot political "correct - incorrect" fashion expression.

The clothing fashion can make a powerful statement about who you are and were are you standing in the political environment... Speaks volumes! Have no doubt about someones convictions, emotions and affiliations by the aperals they chose to wear.

Either you choose the Obama's T Short...
	Or Obama's bag...
Even the Sarah - McCain's T Short...

Or John's bag...
	Or just try to walk into Obama's shoes!!!... As stupid as this may sound, I believe that Barack Obama's new shoes will greatly reach to teens.

Barack Obama's shoe grabs EVEN teens' attention...

OK!... You made your point!...

Las Vegas Luxury Condos - One Queensridge Place -

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:42:48 -0600

One Queensridge Place - Las Vegas Luxury Condos -

Las Vegas Condominium Sale - Condo in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Luxury Condos - Condos for SALE

The ultra-elegant, west-side condo project, One Queensridge Place, is located adjacent to the Badlands Golf Course in the Summerlin area, right across the street from the Suncoast resort, in the West-end of Las Vegas near Summerlin.

Location: 9755 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117-7536

Strikingly different from the Vegas strip glitzy, neon lifestyle -One Queensridge Place- has created a new footprint in the sand... Something exquisite and unique a place of European elegance and sophistication. The distinctive architecture of -One Queensridge Place- is resemblance of the Art Nouveau Movement that blossomed in Europe at the turn of the Twentieth Century.

One Queensridge Place, a distinctive and extraordinary residential environment, offering breathtaking views and lights of the Las Vegas strip as well as the beautiful vistas of the Red Rock mountains.

Price range: $1,800,000 - $20,000,000
Size: 2200 - 16000 ft2 (204 - 1486 m2)
Number of bedrooms: 3, 4, 5, 6
Number of stories: 20
Balconies: All units feature a balcony/terrace
Architect: JMA Architecture Studios
Developer: Queensridge Towers, LLC

Amenities include:

25-seat media room
3 casita homes available for use by guests of residents
Abundant social opportunities
Attentive concierge service
Barbeque area
Conference rooms
Elegant Lobby
Great room with billiards, a bar and lounge area
Indoor lap pool
Intimate card room
Many homes enjoy direct elevator access from the parking levels
Outdoor swimming pool
Residential parking includes indoor private garages
Retreat room
Roman Spa that rivals distinguished health and fitness facilities around the globe
Wine cellar with private wine storage and dining area

One Queensridge Place - Request More Information

This is a rapidly changing market with projects and inventory changing daily, for the most up-to date information call:

Arina Hanciulescu
ELITE REALTY
7448 W.Sahara #106
Las Vegas NV.89117
702-856-6680
mailto:arina.lv@gmail.com
http://www.lasvegas-buyandsell-realestate.com

Lets talk Fashion... and Presidential Inauguration!

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:13:49 -0600

This event captured the imagination of millions... in the expectation of - not only the Presidential Inauguration - but the beauty and glamour that moment can bring. It is the right time for a big show? ... With all the bad news overseas and in the financial world the country needs a celebration and an Obama inauguration is as good a one as any. But opinions are divided of-course and many people are simply to overwhelmed with economical struggle, to really appreciate the event. On the other hand it's important to commemorate the inauguration of President-Elect Obama in a suitable fashion.

The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball, galas and other festivities that will mark the dawning of the Obama administration.
This year’s show, which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C., will feature designs from some of the school’s most prominent alumni, including Leanne Marshall, Project Runway’s season-five winner, and Nick Verreos, a contestant on the show’s 2005 season.

Many Americans eagerly await a glimpse of their first lady's ball gown and will be scrutinized around the world, just as first ladies' gowns have been for hundreds of years.

Michelle Obama: What should she were?

From the First Lady Caroline Harrison whose inaugural dress "caused a great deal of comment because they were the first all American-made gowns to be worn to an inauguration." According to Edith Mayo curator emeritus of the First Ladies exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum

To Jacqueline Kennedy's who designed her inaugural dress herself and took it to Bergdorf Goodman to be made. (Mrs. Kennedy had a remarcable flair for fashion and the American public adored.)

And down the line, to all the first ladies whom inaugural dresses were the object of much screening, it's become an American tradition and much expectation to see how they capture the moment. The glamour and style of the first lady is a major player of a lasting impression the new presidential couple will carry on the White House.

So, Michelle Obama: What should she were?
From WWD Issue 12/03/2008

Sassy, sexy adorable vision of the first lady and her two daughters...

Any clothing designer yearns to dress Michelle... With her grace and natural elegance could raise the profile of American fashion around the world.

Will Michelle Obama wear a Narciso Rodriguez dress on Jan 20, 2009???

Here below are few of my favorite sketches: See all sketches for Michelle >>>

California Celebrates Obama With an Inauguration Fashion Show ...

Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show

Date	January 18, 2009
Time	11:30 a.m.
Place	The Ritz Carlton, 1150 22nd Street NW, Washington D.C.
Price	$200; price subject to increase after 10/31/08
Attire	TBA
Notes	Sponsored by the California State Society. For more information visit http://www.californiastatesociety.org/events.html.

Every inauguration involves a big race behind the scenes. The results were announced this week. And the winners made a political statement.

SURVEY SAYS! THE HOUSING INDUSTRY IS IN RECESSION. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:45:44 -0600

Excellent post!... It is the first time I read on Active Rain such straightforward, honest and hard core reality talk. Knowledge, strategizing and preparation is the key power... Well taken points to remember and follow closely.

Via Lenn Harley:

                                                   * * * * HARD CORE REAL ESTATE TALK * * * *

REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS NEED TO GET A GRIP ON REALITY AND LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT THE HOUSING INDUSTRY IS IN RECESSION. BY ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS REPORTS, IT IS REAL.

A recent opinion based survey conducted by INMAN on December 1st shows that I am not alone in my opinion that the recovery from this housing industry recession may take several years.

However, I don't rely on opinions or platitudes. I rely on FACTS.

My word means everything in the world to me. I will not mislead the consumer.

FACT OR FICTION? It is not in my nature to harp, kick that dead horse, or be pessimistic. However, when it comes to the housing market and the real estate industry, I rely on HARD CORE REAL ESTATE. I RELY ON MY OWN RESEARCH of the FACTS. Numbers do not lie.

Property values are down.

Sales volume is down.

Consumer traffic is down.

Unemployment is up.

The economy is in recession.

Relating the above isn't pessimism. It is the result of reality based observation of the facts of my market which is Maryland and Northern Virginia. Thanks to ActiveRain, I also have a window into local markets across the country.

OUR BROKERS CAN LEAD. For the survival of agents in our business, it is critical that brokers come to grips with reality. If the agents and brokers who interact with the public continue to present a rosy picture to the consumer, we will lose all credibility with the home buying and selling consumer. We sold a lot of real estate when home prices were escalating faster than the contracts could close and buyers were realizing a 20% gain the next year. We can also sell a lot of real estate today, if we accept the fact that the housing industry is in recession and use that information to formulate our personal business plans.

TURN THIS HOUSING RECESSION INTO OPPORTUNITY TIME.

If we face reality and understand that the housing market is a reflection of the national economy, we will have some credibility throughout the recovery, when it comes, and it will come.

FACT: The economy is in recession.

FACT: The housing market is in recession.

FACT: Foreclosures and short sales are an increasing percentage of active listings of homes for sale and and will continue to increase as home valuations continue to fall, unemployment continues to rise and the government continues to rescue the banks and Wall Street and leaves the average home owner to fend for themselves.

FACT: Americans are a home ownership society. Paying rent on property owned by investors is not an attractive proposal to most consumers. Even if home owners understand that they will not realize high equity gains for some years, owning a home offers a quality of life that Americans desire. We're an independent society and having control of our home drives many home buyers.

FACT: Many home owners will be unable to sell their homes because the property will not appraise for more than market value which, in many cases, is far less than the mortgage balance. The move-up market is non-existent for the vast majority of home owners. Since the move-up market has historically been a large percentage of real estate sales, agents and brokers need to focus marketing dollars and energy on alternative market segments. That fact will result in fewer sales and reducing sales dollar volume. This will also probably result in a reduction in the numbers of licensees competing for the reduced number of home buyers.

FACT: Relief from the government will be targeted to segments of the market that are already in distress leaving millions of home owners hostage to a property with a mortgage balance higher than the market value of their home, making sale of the property impossible.

ALL OF THE ABOVE CANNOT BE SUGAR COATED BY REAL ESTATE PRACTITIONERS.

However, real estate agents and brokers can survive the market recession if we are smart and quick on our feet. How?

1. Sell those foreclosures. First time home buyers and buyers looking for good prices are excited about the discounted prices offered by foreclosed properties. Many of the foreclosures on the market today are in locations and communities popular with home buyers. Learn how to prepare our buyers

2. Sell short sales. These properties are discounted and the appraisal are a guide to the bank's willingness to accept far less than present day market prices.

3. Sell financing. Look for marketing opportunities with special financing for home buyers. First time home buyer financing can make sales happen. Research grant programs for lower income buyers and first time home buyers. They are out there.

4. Research loan officers. Form relationships with lenders who are willing to offer special financing opportunities for your home buyers. If a loan officer or mortgage company is not willing to help find more than the usual financing, find one that will.

5. Get a grip on your market. Last year's market is gone. Accept the fact that our average sale price is going to be reduced dramatically for the foreseeable future. Homes that were selling for $450,000 3 years ago are now selling for $300,000. Expect to have to work harder to maintain gross sales volume with the reduced sale prices.

6. Examine your household budget. It may be necessary to adapt a more modest life style to survive as a real estate sales person in this housing recession.

7. Learn from the success of others. Bryan Tutas has, in the two years I've known him, changed his broker model at least 3 times.  Broker Bryant's advice is hard work.

WHAT IS YOUR JOB GOING TO BE IN 2010? We, real estate agents and brokers, can survive and thrive this housing recession if we are smart, know the market and be willing to do what works, not necessarily do what we have always done.

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-Mail.

It's that time of the year!...

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:14:08 -0600

It's that time of the year!... Time to smile, time to relax, time to share the moments of joy and time to feel like a kid again. For few magic days we leave the worries and stress behind and enjoy every moment, embracing the glory the beauty of peace and happiness... We have the Christmas to remind us that life is still good and we have plenty to be thankful for.

Christmas is beautiful time everywere but if you travel to Las Vegas there are few places that you must visit, would leave a remarkable impression... Las Vegas, known for its bright lights, glows even brighter during the holiday season. Since the visitor count is lower than usual, the Entertainment Capital of the World is also less expensive on most days from December 15 through Jan. 05.

Start the holidays tour from sparkling themes to Bellagio

* Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Where: Bellagio Hotel
Admission: Free

The indoor conservatory, with its high glass ceiling and live plant garden, will blow you away. The craftsmanship that went into constructing the little details of the Bellagio are fascinating. After you look down, look up. The Italian etched glass that adorns the open ceilings is absolutely breathtaking.Most tasteful decoration honors go to the Bellagio, where the centerpiece of the hotel's conservatory is an elegantly trimmed tree that reaches toward the area's glass roof.

Christmas trees decorate Bellagio, Caesars Palace and all other hotels, Special Shows and Shopping at the newTown Square Center Add Dazzle to the Strip's Bright Lights.

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* Winter Lights Festival
Where: Las Vegas Springs Preserve
When: Hours are 6-10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, and daily Dec. 24-30.
Admission: General admission to the gardens is $4, $2 for ages 5-17; admission for gardens and galleries is $9, $4.50 for ages 5-17.
Ages 4 and younger are free.

The Winter Lights Festival features a variety of light displays throughout the eight-acre garden.

Enjoy holiday inspired entertainment and refreshments.

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* Gift of Lights
Where: Sunset Park
When: 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5-10p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 1
Admission: $13 per car and $2 off with a bag of items for Goodwill.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Clark County Scholarship Fund
Featuring more than 200 animated and twinkling light displays.

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* Chocolate Wonderland
Where: Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Gardens, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson
When: Open 5-10 p.m. through Jan.1. On Fridays and Saturdays, Santa Claus will visit 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 22 and local choirs will perform 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free

The three-acre botanical cactus garden is decorated with thousands of lights. This year�s theme is Chocolate Wonderland.

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* Magical Forest
Where: Opportunity Village
When: Hours are 5:30-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 30
Admission: General admission is $9 for adults, $7 for ages 12 and younger. An adult passport is $14 and children�s passport is $12 access to unlimited rides.
Featuring holiday light displays, the Forest Express passenger train, a carousel, Alpine Slider and Santa Claus.

Panorama Tower II - Las Vegas Strip - 6th. Floor Condo - Price just Reduced!

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Panorama features a floor to ceiling height of at least 10 feet, and each is finished like a penthouse; slab marble countertops, wood cabinets and doors...the attention to detail is nothing short of astonishing.

Panorama Tower Amenities include:

Pool & jacuzzi surrounded by sculptured lounging areas. Private cabana facing the pool area. Separate his and her spa facilities including individual massage, sauna and steam rooms. Fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym including Yoga Pilate area. Concierge ready to assist you any time of the day. Valet service focused on banishing everyday stress. 24-hr. guarded gate security with grounds and parking video monitoring. Conference room available for meetings or special functions. Conference room and business center. Spacious large screen theater room. Wine cellar

Residents will also enjoy the Panorama Village Market, incorporating Canteen Gourmet Grocery and Provisions (designed by celebrity chefs Kerry Simon, Elizabeth Blau, and Kim Canteenwalla), the Gourmet Deli, and the Fresh Bakery.

Unwind at the swimming pool or take advantage of the whirlpool, sauna, racquetball court, or residents' lounge. At Panorama Towers, you're close to transportation, shopping, and entertainment. With a wide variety of apartment layouts to choose from, there's a perfect home for you at Panorama Towers.

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Forclosures... on hold! Fannie and Freddie halting evictions...

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:52:28 -0600

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just announced that will put on hold eviction proceedings - between Nov. 26 2008 and Jan. 9, 2009 - just in time for the Holidays... For some will be a sweeter Christmas!... but not for all!

The foreclosure suspension affects only a small percentage of homeowners facing foreclosure. Although Fannie and Freddiemortgages account for more than half of all mortgages, they have relatively few of the most risky sub-prime loans. As Freddie Mac spokesman Brad German said "The vast majority of what's going into foreclosure are not Fannie Freddie loans,"

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has strict rules for qualifying the eligibility:

Homeowners must be 90 days or more late in their mortgage payments,
Owe at least 90% of their home's current value,
Live in the home on which the mortgage is delinquent
Did not filed for bankruptcy.

Still is a step in the right direction, the opportunity to let the rescue plan work for some borowers to qualify for a modification under Streamlined Modification Program... Although borrowers facing eviction between Nov. 20 and Nov. 26 were not expected to get relief.

It was about time!

The Third JESUS... The Collective Consciousness to change the world!

Arina S. Hanciulescu — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:03:42 -0600

Deepak Chopra has an unique approach to spirituality as a man of science, a medical doctor with knowledge in the physical world and as a spiritual leader, with deep insides into spiritual realm in all its manifestations... I am sure we all agree how fascinating and life changing his writing is. The simple fact that science and technology have dismantled our traditional beliefs made our road to spiritual discovery so much difficult. I feel comfortable with his unique approach to spirituality as he blends in one single concept the physical and spiritual world. It makes so much sense to our practical, modern minds to embrace the spirituality that doesn't alter or refute our values or believe system.

Born and raised as a Buddhist, Deepak Chopra transcended his traditional believes and embraced the universal spirituality where there are no boundaries, separatism or antagonist believe systems. In a recent interview he said: "Christ wasn't a Christian, Mohammed wasn't a Mohammedan and Buddha wasn't a Buddhist. These are dogmas and ideologies. The fight is about semantics..." If we are aware what science has shown us, we can no longer think of GOD the same way we did centuries ago... We can no longer squeeze God into the volume of a body and the span of a lifetime. That limits GOD... and GOD is limitless!

His bestseller book: "The Third JESUS: The Christ We Cannot Ignore", is one of the latest book written on the subject of divinity and Christianity, as he explains the transformation of teachings and theology.

It is in fact what we as humans understood, preached and followed in our core believe system about Jesus Christ.

1. In the beginning was the historical Jesus, who lived more than two thousand years ago and whose teachings are the foundation of Christian theology and thought. That is a historical fact... and we know next to nothing about him.

2. Than was Jesus the Son of God, who has come to embody an institutional religion with specific dogma, a priesthood, and devout believers... That is the Christian Church...

3. Now there is the third Jesus, the cosmic Christ, the spiritual guide whose teaching embraces all humanity, not just the church built in his name.

His approach to The Third JESUS... the cosmic Christ is the most fascinating... In his unique way of unveiling the history of Christianity he brings up conbtroversional facts by saying that his teachings have been hijacked by people who "hate" in the name of "love"... "He has served to divide peoples and nations. He has led to destructive wars in the name of religious fantasies. The legacy of love found in the New Testament has been tainted with the worst sort of intolerance and prejudice that would have appalled Jesus in life."

Therefore the cosmic Christ is the healer of this troubled planet...in an interview at FOX-NEWS Deepak Chopra told 'HANNITY & COLMES' about his belief that the Collective Consciousness has the power to re-balance the forces between the good and evil of the world. Watch the interview

If a "hundred million" people take a pledge to practice and promote nonviolence, peace, harmony and love for each others, family, friends, neighbors... that itself would generate a spontaneous shift in the Collective Consciousness. Consciousness is the collective phenomena with great transformation potential... We created the world we live in, as the world around is the reflection of our Collective Consciousness (look around in our violent world...) We have to change that through changing the way we see, live and understand the world around us.

As for the most expected return of Jesus on the earth is probably our redemption, rebirth and raise from ashes... the promise of a new better life and return to heaven of God.

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FOOT NOTE:

I believe that humanity struggled with faith and spirituality since the beginning of life. Has been decades of religious crusade and endless struggle for belief systems domination... even today in this troubled world.

If we read the history of religions over the century we have to accept that the faith is something deeply personal rooted in people's cultural, ethnic and historic-geographic background... Faith unite us and divides us in the same time.

I like to read Deepak Chopra's books because he doesn't dismiss nor judge anyone faith, (nor he advocate for conversion to a new one...) but invites us to find an answer, to the eternal question of divinity, in the context of philosophical-scientific reality. He is not a New Age Guru... he is an eminent Doctor physician who opens a door to a broader reality: humans are a speak of the universe energy therefore governed by the same laws of manifestation... we are limitless and divine. Within that scientific context he draws interesting philosophical (and religious) theories... not a revision or a new faith, just a provoking thought of how we can positively improve our life through living in harmony with the universe laws.

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