Hey,
We're trying to generate some new ideas for articles. We research all the latest real estate news and home improvement ideas, and do our best to keep the articles trendy, but let's face it, you guys are out there in the trenches, you know what the customers want to hear about.

Think of the sorts of questions you're asked, or what would be of interest to your customers. Also, as realtors, what sorts of articles spark interest for you?

Any ideas you can throw our way would be a great help, the more interesting and timely they are, the better the chances of them being picked up by multiple sites and being directed back at your urls.

Have you researched the building green topic...

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Tampa Real Estate | Tampa Foreclosures | Tampa Real Estate Blog

Team Masse services the Tampa Bay Real Estate market as well as the following areas: Apollo Beach, Riverview, Ruskin, Brandon, Lithia, Valrico, Gibsonton, South Tampa, and Channelside District along with St Petersburg and Clearwater. Referals are always welcomed and given.

Big topic in my market and I'm sure in others is Foreclosures. People don't understand that it is not as easy to "Flip That House" as TLC makes it seem.

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Rob Muller
ReMax Town & Country
Canton, GA 30114
770-363-4528

Specializing in Cherokee County Real Estate, East Cobb homes for sale, and West Cobb homes for sale.

We've done articles on foreclosures, but I'm curious from your point of view why flipping isn't as easy as some may think?

This one's been covered

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Nicholas May | IDX Coordinator | Real Estate Webmasters

One of my favorite topics!

Short Sales...it's all the rage...
what are they...
the process...
are they a good "deal"

what topics have you already done? An initial list would greatly help brainstorming.


joe

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Austin Real Estate | Remax Austin | Austin Texas Real Estate

Alright, here's an incomplete list of dominant themes, with some examples of not-so-dominant ones. Many of these have been written to death, and there are TONS not even included here (I only referred to about half of our archives for this list):

Mortgages

• Bad credit: avoiding, help
• The Resurgence of FHA Financing
• how to negotiate the best interest rate
• "Project Lifeline"
• Types of mortgages: eg, variable mortgages vs fixed rate
• When it makes sense to renew your mortgage

Foreclosures etc

• understanding
• avoiding; help resources
• investing: pros and cons of foreclosure properties
• Foreclosure rescue scams
• Bank-owned, short sales (and bank-owned vs. short sales)

Regionally specific

• Promoting a particular area (eg, the promise of Taos, New Mexico)
• special topics in (area): eg, Scottsdale's renaissance in development/urban planning
• good investment opportunities: eg, New Transit Line For St. Paul
• how [local] buyer's market affects sellers and buyers

Retirement

• Adapting an existing home to be more senior friendly
• retirement in (area): eg, Retirees go for the Goldilocks Lifestyle in Prescott
• Luxury mobile home resorts
• The warm, dry climate of (area)

Issues in the market(s)

• how the drop in building permits affects home buyers
• home costs - trends, etc
• buy an investment property with tax-free savings funds
• Strong areas still remain in US market
• fractional homes ownership in Hawaii
• a year/month/quarter in review
• The truth about baby boomers' second homes
• Bargain REOs and foreclosure homes may soon disappear
• On national real estate news
• Canadians moving to Scottsdale
• Florida's first time buyer incentives
• Corporate offices in Phoenix area and how that affects residents

For realtors

• Real estate macro-marketing with microsites
• The changing face of realty sales
• Why quality photography is important in real estate
• Real estate agent safety
• Predicting market fluctuations

Hiring an agency

• REALTOR® vs realtor
• all agents are not created equally
• The advantages of using a buyer's agent when purchasing a newly built property
• choosing internet-savvy real estate agents

Second homes, vacation properties

• why buy a second home
• considerations when buying a vacation property
• vacation homes good for your heart
• vacation homes and the law

Types of real estate

• golf carts in rancho mirage
• commercial real estate in (area)
• waterfront real estate in (area)
• vineyard properties
• master-planned communities (general and particular)
• "Subject to" sales
• the market for new developments in (area) ; articles about particular developments

Condos

• Prospecting for Gold: The Map to a Golden Condo Purchase
• decorative small bathrooms
• condo weatherproofing
• condo values (historic and projected)
• living with condo boards
• creating space in your condo

Types of homes

• How dome homes are disaster proof
• The Zenith of Wood Architecture: Stick Homes
• decorating chalet style
• understanding contemporary architecture
• the growth in home size
• cabana ownership in (area)

Buying a home, Investing

• pros/cons of ownership
• tips for buyers dealing with multiple offer/bidding war
• Buying a house after the subprime squeeze
• capital gains allowance
• know thy builder
• "seeing through" home staging
• pitfalls of buying an old home
• issues in attending open houses
• Tax advantages of buying a new home ; homesteaders' exemptions
• Buying an investment home for your kids

Selling a home

• A fast sale in a slow market
• how to use the internet to sell your own home
• FSBO: pros and cons
• Competing with newer houses for sale
• electronic appraisal companies
• how to negotiate in a buyer's market
• The Guide to Subdivide: being approved for subdivision

Staging

• What to do on showing day ; open houses
• Photographing your house
• Selecting exterior paint colors
• Virtual Tours
• Smells
• tips to minimize home damage by pets
• forcing bulbs for indoor blooms

Green

• natural cleaning products attractive for selling to people with health problems
• Geothermal heat pump systems - for savings and for being green
• HOAs restricting green improvements
• promoting a balance between development and greenspace

Seasonal

• Bargain-hunting for real estate at Christmas; Why Christmas is the best time to move
• easy holiday décor tips
• winter homestaging

General home, garden, lifestyle

• The psychology of moving and tips on easing the stress
• Renovations for home value: benefits of cork flooring, big decks, different roofing options, how pools affect re-sale, etc
• Home improvement loan scams
• media rooms, home gyms
• getting rid of pesky birds (like pigeons)
• new security systems
• playhouses and other outdoor structures can help increase your home value
• Starting a neighborhood watch
• Fire escape routes

Attend a local training course or seminar. Getting out of the office instead sitting in front of the computer can solve many writers block issues.

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Daniel Gaitan, REALTOR®
Trend Setter Realty
San Antonio, Texas
(210) 846-5282
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