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If you are walking on the street and someone's following you, maybe you get really scared and run away. But when it comes to social media, particularly on Facebook, you get very excited and try to engage with new followers. Every social media manager wants to get lots of followers, comments, interaction and ultimately more reach. But with the change in the Facebook feed algorithm, it's getting harder to get more eyeballs on your posts. So how do you craft engaging Facebook posts and what type of content can maximize your engagement? To help you out, our friends at We Are Social Media have created an infographic that breaks down some tips for writing Likey Facebook posts. http://socialmediatoday.com/irfan-ahmad/2119841/10-tips-maximize-your-facebook-engagement-infographic?utm_source=smt_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&inf_contact_key=6d9c8e888379de9df9a9ff4fcbad64513e993fc6676d7e52b55f17af62630edf

Just as walking through a kitchen doesn’t make you a chef, living in a neighborhood doesn’t make an agent a “neighborhood expert.”The information age is firmly ensconced in the real estate word. Long gone are the days when agents were the gatekeepers of the data. The days of multiple listing service books printed quarterly and carried around like bags of gold, only to be viewed by those with “access,” are a bad memory. For the most part, the public has as much or more information available for use as Joe Agent. And that is a very good thing. The real estate industry excels at public relations. Was there ever a time when any real estate organization, now or in the past, didn’t trumpet that “it’s a great time to buy”? Even during the crash and years of bottom scraping, that shrill message remained. - See more at: http://www.inman.com/2014/01/31/the-fallacy-of-the-agent-as-neighborhood-expert/?utm_source=20140131&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailyheadlinesam#sthash.KhDB...

Sharp Drop In December Pending Home Sales | Waccabuc NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Average US rate on 30-year loan at 4.32 pct. | Katonah NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

The “Vanishing” First-Time Home Buyer; What It Means for the Housing Market | Bedford Hills Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Home Price Climb Returning to Average | Bedford Hills NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

When Water Conservation is Not Enough | Pound Ridge Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Mount Kisco Yeshiva Founder To Receive State Medal Of Honor | Mt Kisco Realtor | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Leaving a settled job for a freelance (or consultant) career is one of the toughest decisions for anyone. On one hand you have a guaranteed paycheck at the end of every month along with a number of other fringe benefits. While on the other hand, you can go completely freelance and enjoy the freedom of working on your favorite projects on your own terms. The problem with freelancing, however, is the sheer number of people doing it. Clients have an almost unending list of freelancers at their disposal due to which the market is dominated by low paying gigs and cheap projects. Freelancing portals like Elance, oDesk, Guru etc. are prime examples of this scenario. It’s very hard to stand out from the crowd and earn what you actually deserve. Especially if you’re a nobody who’s just starting out. There is, however, one way to not only stand out from the crowd , enhance your brand image and be counted as an expert, but also to command much higher rates for your work. And tha...

Freddie Mac   today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS ® ), showing average fixed mortgage rates lower again this week following the release of weaker housing data. News Facts 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.32 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending January 30, 2014 , down from last week when it averaged 4.39 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.53 percent. 15-year FRM this week averaged 3.40 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.44 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 2.81 percent. 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 3.12 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.15 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.70 percent. 1-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 2.55 percent this week with an average 0.4 point, up from last week when it averaged 2.54 percent...

Home Prices Rise Nationwide; Connecticut and New Jersey Lag | South Salem NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Chinese Homebuyers Thronging Sydney Make Mini-Bubble Frenzy | Bedford Hills Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Higher rates loom for some modified mortgages | Bedford NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Housing Market Resumes This Downtrend | Chappaqua NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Mortgage Loan Rates Dip as Home Sales Stabilize | Pound Ridge NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Douglas Elliman lists 87-Acre Ridgefield Equestrian Facility For $55 Million | North Salem Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

The ‘McMansion’ is back | Armonk NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges: First Look | Pound Ridge Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Although rising home prices have pushed many homeowners out of negative equity, escalating values are not a panacea for all distressed borrowers. A growing percentage of borrowers are now entering foreclosure with positive equity in their homes, a new report from Fitch Ratings claims. According to the study, the percentage of borrowers entering this process with equity has roughly doubled in the last two years. While equity continues to play a significant role in borrower payment behavior, income and the ability-to-pay also remain key factors. In September 2013, RealtyTrac discovered that 24% of all homeowners who are in some stage of foreclosure have at least some positive equity built up. By December 2013, that number continued to rise and 31% of people in the foreclosure process were struggling despite the presence of positive equity. "One of the things that stood out is that the percentage of homeowners in foreclosure who have positive equity is increasing,...

Just north of downtown Los Angeles, skinny homes on tiny lots are sprouting from the hillsides — a building boom of miniature proportions. The rectangular structures come in clusters of six or 15, or even 70, and developers are racing to build them in trendy Silver Lake and Echo Park. They're eyeing younger home buyers who crave hip cafes and proximity to work but don't want a sky-high condo or a Craftsman bungalow. The so-called small-lot homes speak to a growing desire for a more compact and walkable Los Angeles, while still clinging to the single-family ideal that spread outward from downtown over the last century. The homes often have a small patio or roof deck but no backyard. The buyer owns little land beyond what sits beneath the house, a tiny footprint that cuts the cost in pricey neighborhoods.   "It's sort of the iPhone or Prius of homes," said Christian Návar, co-founder of L.A. architecture firm Modative, which designs the projects and hired fiv...

Princess Firyal’s Pierre duplex hits the market for $70M | North Salem NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

New York State rejiggers 80/20 program | Mt Kisco Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

If you work in real estate, you better know these | Armonk NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Thirty Somethings Flip-Flopped on Homeownership | Pound Ridge Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Just to prove that they are not quite ready for the history books, sales of foreclosures and short sales increased slightly last year. Institutions bought 7.9 percent of all homes.   RealtyTrac reported that short sales and foreclosure-related sales — including both sales to third party buyers at the public foreclosure auction and sales of bank-owned properties — accounted for a combined 16.2 percent of all U.S. residential sales in 2013, up from 14.5 percent of all sales in 2012 and up from 15.2 percent of all sales in 2011. The median price of a distressed residential property — in foreclosure or bank-owned — was $108,494 in December, 38 percent below the median price of $174,401 for a non-distressed residential property. “It may surprise some to see distressed sales rising in 2013 given that foreclosure starts dropped to a seven-year low for the year,” said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. “And while short sales did trend lower in the second half of the ye...

Saturday, February 8, 2014 9am- 4pm Eagle Headquarters: Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson Snow date: February 9 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON: Only 12 days until EagleFest! Eagle sightings are flying in! 1/23: A mixture of adult and immature bald eagles were spotted perched and flying at Croton Boat Ramp, 12:00pm . 1/16 : Croton Boat Ramp, 9:30- 11:00am . 6 eagles were spotted. At least two were adults, the rest sub-adults. A fish crow, a bufflehead and ruddy ducks were also spotted. Conditions: A light wind coming from the North, temperature 34 degrees. 1/11: 27 eagles seen at Croton Point Park. 1/9: 17 eagles spotted on ice in Croton Bay. 1/8: 10 eagles sighted at Peekskill Bay. 1/7: Seen from a 10:50 train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central; 6 immature bald eagles on ice in Croton Bay. 4 immature, 3 adults (2 in air above group) on ice between Tarrytown and Scarborough. 13 total spotted. Conditions: Clear/sunny, ...

Why life’s a beach for Honolulu’s industrial real estate market, and an increase in Big Apple leasing | Pound Ridge Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

A Home Built for Legos | Chappaqua NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

How to Get a Pizza Oven for the Patio | Bedford NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

10 Big Space-Saving Ideas for Small Kitchens | Waccabuc Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

12 Fantastic Facebook Contest Ideas To Grow Your Email List | Armonk NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Facebook Updates News Feed for Pages | Bedford Corners Realtor | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Housing market: December home prices up - Sun Sentinel

Super Bowl Rentals go through the roof in NYC | Armonk Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

What $1,300/Month Can Rent You Around New York City – Curbed Comparisons | Chappaqua NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Why has the dog not barked? Quieter, wiser heads are worried about our economy | Bedford Corners Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Why life’s a beach for Honolulu’s industrial real estate market, and an increase in Big Apple leasing | Pound Ridge Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Super Bowl Rentals go through the roof in NYC | Armonk Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

California homeowners face hefty fines for brown lawns- Wasting Water | Pound Ridge Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

WordPress themes for real estate agents on a budget: 11 tips to get started | Bedford Hills Realtor | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Insatiable demand from hedge funds, private equity investors and foreign buyers, all armed with ready cash, are elbowing first-time buyers out of the housing market. First-time buyers tend to purchase lower-priced homes, but all-cash investors have cornered the market on those, leaving little behind. All-cash purchases accounted for 42.1 percent of all U.S. residential sales in December, up from 38.1 percent in November, and up from 18.0 percent in December 2012, according to a new report from RealtyTrac . The phenomenon is putting up another roadblock for young Americans already assailed by high student loan debt, poor wage growth and less-than-pristine credit. First-time homebuyers, historically about 40 percent of the market, accounted for just 27 percent of sales nationally in December, the lowest since the National Association of Realtors began tracking this cohort in 2008. The investors are largely hedge funds and private equity, as well as international buyers, such as...

Lovely Hook Pond Cottages Are Yours for a Mere $28M | Armonk Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Countess LuAnn Slices $500K from Bridgehampton House Price | Bedford Corners NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

At $130M, Nation’s ‘Priciest’ Manse is No Longer the Priciest | Pound Ridge NY Homes | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Russian oligarch’s record $75M co-op buy in peril | Katonah NY Real Estate | Bedford New York Real Estate | Bedford NY Homes by Robert Paul Realtor

Although numerous theories exist on how to make something “go viral,” no scientific study has managed to reach a concrete conclusion yet. One thing is for certain – virality involves having others share your content, posts, or promote your website through their own social profiles. We live in an era of shares, tweets, retweets, pins and +1s; never has it been easier to express your appreciation for a company or service than it is today. Cracking the code of how to entice social media users to promote your company will result in increased brand awareness by orders of magnitude. So how do you get other people to do your social media marketing for free? 1. Tagging on Twitter Twitter’s tagging functionality offers a fantastic way to let thought leaders know that you’re talking about them – and flattery can go a long way. Tagging thought leaders, companies or journalists in your posts can undoubtedly motivate them to promote your company to their social connections going fo...

"(The) single-family rental market is becoming a new asset class. Blackstone , Colony , Deutschebank are all investing billions," said moderator Sharif Mahdavian, managing director for Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. "So how is it affecting the mortgage environment?" "It looks to us like a viable business," said Joseph Buonanno, a partner with Hunton & Williams. "Whether this is cyclical or temporary, or the new new thing, I think it’s probably too early to say we will change decades of history and change to a rental society." Steven Abrahams, head of securitization and mortgage-backed securities research at Deutsche Bank Securities , says he sees this trend as an anomaly. He says the flood of capital to the rental side just reflects the withdrawal of capital from the mortgage side. "As the population grows and rates of household formation rebound to normal, we will see a return of owner occupant capital," Abr...

Bedford resident Kerry Kennedy's trial for driving under the influence will begin on Monday, Feb. 24 in White Plains. Kennedy appeared in Westchester County Court on Thursday for a pretrial conference, where the court date was set by Judge Robert Neary. The jury selection for the trail will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21, though Kennedy will not be present for those days because she will be out of the country. Kennedy is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, niece of John F. Kennedy and ex-wife of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She was arrested in July 2012 in Armonk after an accident in which her Lexus hit a tractor-trailer. She was charged with driving under the influence of an unknown substance, a misdemeanor. She pleaded not guilty, saying that she did take some Ambien, but did so accidentally. http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/news/kerry-kennedy-trial-begin-february

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