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"Closing the American Dream" |
June 2007 |
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2007 Planner while supplies last!
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that we are conveniently located at
8801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
on the corner of N. Oak Hills Parkway and Bluebonnet Blvd.
Please stop in and visit us with your next closing. We'll
ensure a smooth transaction, in a convenient, relaxed
environment.
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Greetings!
Now that school is out, surely you are all feeling the
summer rush kick in. We hope that you will choose Louisiana
Title to handle your next closing. You and your client's
satisfaction is guaranteed.
In this month's issue we will bring you stories about home
sales in April, boosting your team's spirits, and finally
eight great giveaway ideas that will help your clients
remember you.
Enjoy!
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New Home Sales Surge in April
Sales of new single-family homes jumped 16.2 percent in
April, the largest increase in 14 years, but the median
price fell 11.1 percent, marking the largest one-month
decline on record, according to the Commerce Department.
Analysts regarded the mixed signals cautiously, saying
that troubles in the subprime market could further crimp
demand in coming months.
''What you're seeing is the blue-light special,'' says Pat
McPherron, an economist with Moody's Economy.com. ''The
only way this market is going to move is by price
cutting.''
The strength in new-home sales was led by a 27.8 percent
increase in the South. Sales were also up in the West by
8.5 percent and in the Northeast by 3.8 percent. In the
Midwest, sales fell 4 percent.
Meanwhile, April's median new-home price of $229,100 made
the record books as the largest-ever month-over-month
decline, as well as the biggest year-over-year drop (10.9
percent) since 1970.
Source: The New York Times (05/25/07)
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Want to Boost Team Spirit? Go Line Dancing
Enthusiasm flagging in your office? Not enough spirit on
your real estate team? All teams can fall into a slump
once in a while. The important thing is to take immediate
action to restore energy and boost creativity.
A recent survey was conducted to pinpoint the best
out-of-the-box ways to accomplish that goal. Among the
silliest ideas to emerge: Seaside line dancing in matching
outfits.
The Creative Group -
a staffing service for marketing, advertising,
creative, and Web professionals
- asked 250
U.S. advertising and marketing executives about their
innovative team-building endeavors. "Companies are always
looking for ways to enhance morale and spark the
imagination," says Dave Wilmer, executive director of The
Creative Group.
Among survey respondents' most creative team activities,
in addition to line dancing in matching outfits, included:
- By Camilla McLaughlin for REALTORŪ Magazine Online
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8 Great Giveaway Ideas
Forget about potholders and house-shaped refrigerator
magnets. Today's consumers appreciate promotional
giveaways that are unique, creative, and fun.
Choose items that are appropriate for your target
prospects and fit your marketing message. When suitable,
add your logo and phone number to the giveaway; Just make
sure the logo isn't so big that they'll never use the
gift.
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