http://focus.lindamiller.com Real Estate News and Information from Linda Miller Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:28:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://focus.lindamiller.com/spokane-it-really-sells-itself/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/spokane-it-really-sells-itself/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:28:51 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=227 Near Nature, Near Perfect. All REALTORS® enjoy the opportunity to sell others on our region, but the Greater Spokane region really sells itself. Spokane – the name meaning “Children of the Sun” – was named for the Spokane Indians who lived near the Spokane River. History doesn’t sell the locale, but it does portray our long-standing appreciation of our desirable water access, pleasant weather and abundant natural resources. These are still the primary reasons we love our home.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/spokane-it-really-sells-itself/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-american-dream/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-american-dream/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:33:04 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=221 Business pundits and bloggers, seeking the next sensational headline, have begun suggesting the death of the American Dream; home ownership. Let me state emphatically, while still remaining civil; they are wrong. The days of lax credit and undisciplined borrowing have been halted by reality. We know that in a free society, tough times never destroy the dream.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-american-dream/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/code-of-ethics-and-poster-contest/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/code-of-ethics-and-poster-contest/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:00:12 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=217 Businesses have goals. Industries have standards. Societies have expectations. The meeting of the minds becomes more important than ever as our world becomes smaller. Technology, communications, and economies are changing at a rapid pace. It is apparent that a standard of conduct is necessary for all businesses to function. Guidelines for ethical actions are important for all enterprise. ]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/code-of-ethics-and-poster-contest/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/five-things-necessary-for-every-seller/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/five-things-necessary-for-every-seller/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 15:30:07 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=212 There are five things necessary for every seller of a property! Listen, prepare, clean, repair and be flexible. Continue reading for more on each of these items.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/five-things-necessary-for-every-seller/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/nar-embodiment-of-professionalism/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/nar-embodiment-of-professionalism/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 20:45:01 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=209 Buying and selling property is complex and sometimes stressful. Often, it’s the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New laws, technology and increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers have placed demands on the REALTOR® profession to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/nar-embodiment-of-professionalism/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-is-a-realtor%c2%ae/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-is-a-realtor%c2%ae/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:00:56 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=203 REALTORS are servants. All of us have experienced good service, and occasionally service that leaves us feeling neglected. Many books are written about how to give quality service. Realtors are trained to help and serve. There is something about a Realtor’s heart—they really care about their clients. Have you considered how difficult it is to move? Realtors work with their clients during difficult times and continue to be cheerful, encouraging and supportive.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/what-is-a-realtor%c2%ae/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:50 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=197 Spokane REALTORS® want to help consumers make the most out of owning a home, and we have a gift for you. It’s called HouseLogic. This is a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. It’s FREE and created by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) for you. The web site is designed to help homeowners across our region make smart decisions regarding their property’s value.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/living-a-passionate-life/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/living-a-passionate-life/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:49:15 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=181 I have finally realized that this identifies me. Why is it that we must go through so much of our life to find who we are? Recognizing personal strengths, and weaknesses, gives power to my goals. As president of our Spokane Association of Realtors I believe in a group of 1800 people who are caring, honest and ambitious in their endeavors. As their leader my desire is to direct their ambition so that it will grant all of us long term benefits. After much thought I came to the conclusion that we needed a focus of community service.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/living-a-passionate-life/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:51:34 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=172 I am noticing that there are more and more “for sale” signs going up in neighboring yards. Open house signs are popping up on the streets on Sunday afternoons. It must be spring. While I am busy with our Realtor association business, my priority is still helping my clients with their real estate needs.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/on-a-sunny-day-in-february/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/weather-smalltalk/ http://focus.lindamiller.com/weather-smalltalk/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:30:52 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=162 Let’s talk weather - common topic. Always changing and out of our control! When we’re taught how to carry on a conversation the weather is a real “opener”. Last year our great northwest was buried in snow - really buried. I was reminded of the extent of our record breaking snow fall while looking through the tax records and saw a picture taken December 22, 2008. I couldn’t see the house!]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/weather-smalltalk/feed/ 0