Click>>http://www.therepublicansong.com/watch.html

Ole’ Mike here, has written himself a song. It’s called “Please Don’t Vote For a Democrat.” He’s got a neat website to go along with it, and paid for a billboard complete with the fire filled World Trade Center. Yeah, it’s sooo cool. He’s even made it so that you can order his new song, for about $5.00. You will get the CD in 1 – 3 weeks.

I admire this man from St. Cloud, for being passionate about America. But I gotta tell ya, this is the kind of stuff that makes for such a divisive atmosphere…no matter what party you prefer.

I don’t know if he thinks he’s got a big hit, or if he thinks he’s going to make a pile of money. Either way, I hope he didn’t spend TOO much time playin‘ his guitar on top of his barn, to get it JUUUUST right.

Awful disgrace at worst, 15 minutes of fame at best. Worth it, Mike?

Forest Hills Home Has Great Curb Appeal…

This cute, brick bungalow sits on one of Columbia’s most popular streets. The 1724 sq/ft. home, has 4 BR’s and 2 full baths. It features hardwoods, smooth ceilings and picture frame moulding throughout the downstairs. The completely renovated kitchen sports granite slab, new cabinets, tile floor and stainless appliances.

The yard is filled with nice landscaping, picket fence, 1 car separate garage and a great screen porch for hangin‘ out. 2936 Stratford feeds into Satchel Ford/Crayton/Flora schools.

Please call/email/text if you would like to visit inside. The home is 5 minutes to anything downtown, and is offered for $269,900.

Vicks‘ New Number: Chapter 11…

I know we’re only eight years in, but so far, this dude is pretty much the biggest waste of opportunity of the millennium. The fella with the $130 million contract, is going for bankruptcy. Awful. I can’t help but shake my head…..

Wachovia is calling in $1.1 million. $2.4 to The Royal Bank of Canada. The Falcons are attempting to retrieve $3.75ish million. Should we send him a bill???

Quick Rundown: Potential Heisman Candidate at VT, Puts VT on the College Football Map, Potential NCAA National Champion, Household Name, Quarterback in “The ATL,” Millionaire x 100!!!, Nike Contract, Potentially Best Athlete in the NFL…National Disgrace.

I know Vick’s life story has a long way to go, BUT DAMN…!!! What a terrible waste. Wonder what he will be thinking when he turns 35, 55 and 75 years old….?”

P.S. Younger brother, Marcus Vick, was just arrested for DUI. Head shaking again…

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This 5 x 7 of David Grabs Primo Spot, In Todays Metro Section…

Thanks David, for explaining where our money comes from, and where it is going. We know the Richland County’s coffers are safe, with you at the helm.

Can you email me copies of the two charts beside you?

I think the idea of you blogging about your everyday dealings with the public, is a great idea. Join the blogosphere!

My Real Estate Business Owes A Lot To Starbucks.

New Realtors often ask me, “How did ‘you‘ get started?” I often respond, “I went to Starbucks.” When they look at me puzzled I continue, “Then I would go to another Starbucks…” When they squint their eyes for more, I explain….”That’s where the people are!” I watch the light bulb go off, almost every time…

Today, I received no less than 10 emails/Texts (so far), alerting me that our beloved Starbucks Coffee Company will be closing 600 stores, and cutting 12,000 jobs. Even I have to admit, that 1 Five Shot Venti Americano = 1 Gallon of Gas in America…

Every time I received another alert, I had to just shake my head, and show my phone to whoever was in the car with me. Of course, I had a Starbucks product in my cup holder, as we proceeded with our daily real estate “chores.”

Of late, there are only a handful of phenomenons out there, that can boast that they have affected a generation, or created an entirely new “segment” of our culture. Tiger, Google, Crocks, FaceBook, RedBull, UnderArmour come to mind. Of course, Starbucks is in this group.

Howard Schultz created his vision of a “3rd place,” for Americans to go between home and work. Apparently, he just built too many of them for today’s economy to handle. Kudos to the company for sipping some pride, and adjusting accordingly such that it can survive for the longer haul. Apparently, some of the stores are so close together, that they are cannibalizing each other. The company deserves even more props for choosing to close stores, instead of “watering down” the product that made it great.

I know it’s expensive. I know too, that Starbucks has created a meeting place for people all over Columbia, SC. The only local Starbucks store that may take a hit in my mind is the one across from Target, on Garners Ferry. All of the other stores in Columbia seem very healthy. I know I will be at one of them tomorrow.

P.S. As I was typing this, Starbucks.com emailed me that, “Your Rewards Are Here. Now Come and Get Them.” NICE!!! 5 Shot, Iced Venti Americano, or Venti Coffee!?? Hmmmmmmm….Decisions…..

Columbia Man Gets First Pedicure

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The text below, is what we all read in The State Newspaper yesterday. While I’m not disputing any facts, I want everyone to know that we are going strong. Read on… FJ

Columbia Home Sales Plunge 23 Percent
Market has way to go before bottoming out , industry observers say
By KRISTY EPPLEY RUPON – krupon@thestate.com
Home sales were bleak in the Columbia area and throughout South Carolina in May, a time when the selling season should be in full bloom.

All I have to say, is that in the “down year” of 2007, we closed 48 homes. This year, we have closed on 20 something houses. Further, we have nine sales (all listings) on our whiteboard, that are waiting to close. Whatever is going on in the world, we must be doing something right. Thank you for all of your support, and keep the referrals coming!