Showing some Love ----

Thought that I would just set the clock back and take a glance at some of the blogs - what and when they were started.  I like looking at how most blogs evolved and developed into something more than originally intended. 

Lets set the "Waaaayyyy Back Machine" and kick it off with:

Sellsiusrealestate.com - They started in January of 2006 and have, evolved into the everything rolled into one.  They always seem to be in the right place at the right time.  They have unveiled some pretty great articles.  They would be the guys who walk around all day with their cameras hoping to get that "scoop".  Their first post was about their listing service and Triple Play in Atlantic City.  These guys are not shy.  Now with their new hot look - Look out...

MOCO Real Estate News - Todd is an Arizona Realtor.  He started his blog in March of 2006.  He ventured out by wanting to give information regarding the Arizona Real Estate.  I think that he has remained on his path.  Todd recently has one of his posts "I am not a philosopher..." featured on the Carnival of Real Estate.

Seattle Rain City Guide - What can I say? This Blog started out with Dustin helping his wife Anna with her real estate.  The first post was March 2005.  It evolved and changed in so many ways - more than once.   This blog covers more than just real estate.  The group of contributors all well, um contribute - which makes this blog so unique. 

RealEstateUndressed - Larry, What a guy.  He is the guy who leaves me great comments.  RealEstateUndressed started in June 2006 - And now he  actually has three blogs to maintain.  MortgagesUndressed started in May 2006 - A fact I did not know until just now.  IssaquahUndressed the newest of the undressed - August 2006.

Future of Real Estate Marketing - by Joel Burslem.  His first article was about how the Real Estate has hit Crossroads, he is on top of real estate marketing.  regarding Oregon real estate market.  He was originally a communications marketer and made the leap into real estate.  Reading his biography he has traveled through all of Northeast Asia and settled in Portland Oregon just recently. 

The Real Estate Tomato - by Jim Cronin.  This blog is described by its owners as "Tomato is the unfinished fruit.  Ripe, round, red and attractive on the outside, but somewhat amorphous and liquidy on the inside; versatile and tasty; a symbol of growth and production and a projectile of disgust".  The Tomato vary from Marketing and Technology.  I find this blog informative and a good read.  I joined Active Rain because of Jim. 

BlueRoof - by Greg Tracy.  He is  Revolutionizing Utah Real Estate.  He started this blog in July 2006.  He has touched on many issues including Dual Agency, Zillow, Truila and pricing out your home.  A great blogger, as far as I am concerned. 

BloodHoundBlog - By Greg Swan.  He is just all over.  If he likes it - he will let you know.  If he hates it - he will let you know.  If he is not sure - HE WILL LET YOU KNOW.  Trust me.  He covers the Arizona area - and runs his firm out of his house.  He does not believe or practice OR participate in any Dual Agency - EVER! 

360 Digest - by Marlow Harris.  She loves Elvis.  I love Elvis - she blogs about Elvis - I read her blog.  I think among most bloggers - her blog might be one of the older ones.  She is also a blog moderator at Seattle Real Estate Professionals, as well as being a real estate agent/broker with Coldwell Banker - Bain in Seattle. 

The San Diego Home Blog - by Kris and Steve Berg.  Realtors in the California area.  I think that is just too cute when a husband and wife comment back and forth.  I seriously do.  I would love for my husband to learn how to turn the computer on - forget about blogging.  Seriously - this couple fit.  They started blogging in April 2006.  There are other contributors for the blog - but these two seem to do the bulk of blogging.  I enjoy reading their blogs - they are almost like sitting with them having a cup of coffee with them.   

Comments

[Joel Burslem]

Thanks for the write up!

[jf.sellsius]

I can feel the love. Right back at ya Christine. Thanks for taking the time to highlight us and the other bloggers out there. What a great community of people we share the web with. I love bumping into each and every one of you in the comment sections. I wish you, Christine, & everyone else, including those unnamed, great success and happiness.

Oh yeah--did I tell you I saw Lar at a nude beach in St. Martin. I knew it was him because he was typing into his laptop and had a pet spider on his shoulder. Now I know why he names all his blogs undressed :).

[Christine]

LOL So Lar was at the beach nude huh? I thought they had regulations about that.

Thanks guys.. Good luck to you too!

[Kris Berg]

Christine,

Thanks for the great post and for including us among some great blogs and bloggers. So we're "cute"? :) I'll take it! What struck me is how relatively new all of these efforts are. Just think where we will all be two years from now. I am guessing it will involve treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

[Larry Cragun]

How can you be as busy as you are and write such nice posts. Thank you, Lar

[Christine]

Oh I agree Kris - Carpal Tunnel is a bigger threat then Redfin is to bloggers. I can't wait until we are doing 50 posts in one day.... Ohhh geesh - Sellsius already did that.

[Larry Cragun]

Lar never goes to a nude beach. Never

[Christine]

Lol Lar... Ok, I believe you.. no really I do.

[Larry Cragun]

Did Sellsius really do that? What date?

[Larry Cragun]

YOu saw my photo right>?

[The Phoenix Real Estate Guy]

That's a *great* list! When I grow up, I want my blog to be on a list like this.

Most of those I read regularly, but there are some new (to me) ones in there. So off I go. Thanks for sharing!!

[Greg Tracy]

Thanks for the nod-

I've actually been blogging since 2003, it was really lonely back then at Blogger...

Now blogging is like a big chat room where your comments are left forever for people to see- so if you ever change your mind you can't run for president because they'll call you a "flip-flopper"

[Jim Cronin]

I am honored to be coupled with such pillars in the real estate blogging community. Thanks for the LOVE.
Today marks my 100th day as a blogger...you didn't have to go tooooo far back.