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Carnival of ActiveRain: Off Topic/Humor

Last night the Tomato completed deliberations over the Off Topic/Humor Category for the Carnival of ActiveRain.  Like the rest of the hosting panel, The Tomato was faced with a difficult decision and some very fine reading material.  So, without further ado, fresh from the Tomato's vine...

(drum roll please...)


The winner is Linda Davis for The Good Old Days, Linda's reminiscence about high interest rates (illustrated by short skirts), long gas lines and agents prequalifying buyers certainly inspired a lot of commentary.  From what I gather, most of the agents who lived through the "Good Old Days" are glad that they are over.

Congratulations Linda!

Folks, that concludes the Inaugural Edition of the Carnival of ActiveRain.  Thanks for tuning in.

Here is the Carnival Wrap-Up on miOaklandCounty.com 

 

22 comments • Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit • November 04 2006 04:36AM

Comments

Congratulations Linda, a very deserving post!
Posted by Maureen McCabe Columbus Ohio real estate (Real Living HER - HER Realtors) over 5 years ago
This was a great post, Linda. What I loved about it was the way in which we all got into the topic and posted our little hearts out. It was a great escape, and congratulations on the win!
Posted by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office) over 5 years ago
Thank you!  I'm really honored to be chosen among soooo many great bloggers.  I'm learning so much here including what a "blog carnival" is!
Posted by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group) over 5 years ago

Our congratulations to Linda! Nicely done indeed.

Jay Merton 

Posted by Boomer Jack Boardman & Carl McIntyre, the Codgers (Noted Curmudgeons) over 5 years ago
Linda - you've come a looong way in blogging. Congratulations. Look forward to hearing your new ideas next week at CP in New Orleans.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 5 years ago
Linda ~ Congratulations!  Excellent job and a great post!  See how easy it is when you are "experienced!"   :)
Posted by Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~720-279-4599 (The Berkshire Group Realtors) over 5 years ago

I loved Linda's blog.  It's amazing how far the real estate industry has come, or not.  Congratulations Linda.

ines

Posted by Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate (Majestic Properties) over 5 years ago

87  This was 1986 but you might be able to see the feathered hair, garish shirt, and general "devil-may-care" attitude that came with no cell phone, no e-mail, no fax machine.

Oh, that's right..I didn't have a job then! 

Posted by Jumbo Mortgage Capital in California/858-777-9751 over 5 years ago
lol brian i was 7 years old in 1986 how time flies!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by Eddy Martinez (Nationwide Funding Group) over 5 years ago
lol if that's true, Eddy, then we need a photo of Brian from 1979 cause it was a blog about the 70s !!!   PS  Nice shirt though Brian
Posted by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office) over 5 years ago
Hmmm. I started high school in 1979.  I think Brian is close to my age judging by his attire and hair style...
Posted by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty) over 5 years ago
Congratulations!!! Brought back memories...I remember those days !!!!
Posted by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty) over 5 years ago
Congratulations Linda, they could not have selected a more deserving person and blog.
Posted by George Souto NMLS# 65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages Connecticut over 5 years ago

Linda.... this was funny.  And congrats on the win.

In regards to what you stated about the fact that loan officers didn't come into play back then....that you qualified your own buyers..  Well, 2 programs back then.... 30 yr fixed and 15 yr fixed... lol  Now...over 400 loan programs.

 Again....  good job and congratulations.

Brian..... that was you back then?   wow....

Posted by Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc) over 5 years ago
Very good. I especially liked the math part! Congrats.
Posted by Gena Riede, Real Estate Broker Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699 (Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792) over 5 years ago
I really liked this essay.Hope to read more from you Linda. Congratulations!
Posted by Asheville NC Properties of Enduring Excellence over 5 years ago
We bought our first home in 89 and got a deal/break on the interest rate.  it was only 8.5%!  We were thrilled.  The home we bought had been on the market for almost a year.  nice post, good job.
Posted by Teresa Boardman (Saint Paul Home Realty) over 5 years ago
Just posted the wrap up for the Carnival of Active Rain on miOaklandCounty.com
Posted by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty) over 5 years ago

You guys did a really super job.  I love the way soooo many people are excited about winning!  It's nice to share the prize...

Good job!

Posted by Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~720-279-4599 (The Berkshire Group Realtors) over 5 years ago
Thanks KK, and thanks for all you did to support the cause! 
Posted by Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit (SKBK Sotheby's International Realty) over 5 years ago
Loved it.  nothing more to say than that and Jim sure does have good taste in articles!
Posted by Mary McKnight (Sacrilicious Marketing) over 5 years ago

You are welcome.  I just invited a few bloggers...looks like they showed up!

kk

Posted by Kristal Kraft ~Denver Real Estate~720-279-4599 (The Berkshire Group Realtors) over 5 years ago

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