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Nest Seekers capitalizes on low rents with expansion | The Real Deal | New York Real Estate News

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Using the downturn as an opportunity for expansion, Nest Seekers International has opened its fourth Manhattan office.

The seven-year-old residential brokerage opened a 4,000-square-foot office this week at 415 Madison Avenue between 48th and 49th streets, according to Nest Seekers CEO Eddie Shapiro. The space will hold about 50 agents, some newly hired and some from other offices, he said.

Home Buying for Young People: Plan Ahead

Granted, few young people spend much time day-dreaming about buying their first home. They're naturally preoccupied with academics, athletics, parties, dating and future career possibilities. Nonetheless, there are a number of good reasons to start learning early in life about the costs of buying a home and the responsibilities of homeownership. For example, a college student's misuse or abuse of credit cards can preclude his or her buying a home later on.

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Tillman the Wonderdog Skates From YouTube to Real Ads - Adages - Advertising Age

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Michael Learmonth noted yesterday that American Apparel and ESPN are among those marketers who've had ads placed against the YouTube video of Tillman the skateboarding bulldog. Well, Armstrong Flooring wasn't just content to run some ads against the video. The marketer, along with agency BBDO, New York, decided to create its own spot with a skateboarding bulldog.

20+ Tools to Survive the Real Estate Crisis

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With the housing market in so much turmoil, home owners need to save every penny they can when attempting to sell. Whether you plan to use a real estate agent or sell your home yourself, we’ve put together a list of tools that will help give you a leg up in this turbulent market.

Luxury Homes - Luxury Home Listings, Market News, Trends

Luxury Homes Are you tight on space in a townhouse? Restless in your McMansion? If you find yourself lusting after luxury homes, AOL Real Estate can bring the luxury homes for sale to you. The luxury homes for sale market is not just for the rich and famous. With the market opportunity these days for lower interest rates and bigger mortgages, you can get in on this buyers market and secure yourself a luxury home or mansion of your dreams. What makes a house a luxury home for you? Maybe it's walking in to see vaulted ceilings and a marble fireplace in the formal living room. Perhaps you want to retire for the evening in your luxury homes' master suite after seeing a movie on the big screen in your media room. Luxury homes and mansions come in many shapes, sizes and styles. Take the time to read up on luxury homes here and begin dreaming. See $1M Luxury Homes | See $2M Luxury Homes | See how the filthy rich are living: Billionaire Luxury Homes | Where the wealthiest are living: Where the Richest Americans Live

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Leverage the power of social media | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

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Agent wins battle over open house signs | Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Brokers and Investors | Inman News

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Remember Ronald Shore, that real estate agent who launched a campaign to change West Hollywood's open house sign rules? Unlike other cities, West Hollywood forbids the placement of "open house" signs on street corners, which means agents have to get permission to plant the signs on neighbors' lawns if they want to drive traffic to their open houses.

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10 Ways to Refresh Your Style : Decorating : Home & Garden Television

1. First impressions are everything. Spruce up your front door -- things like a fresh coat of paint, a new knocker or even a shiny knob work wonders. Make sure your doorbell works too. No one likes to be ignored.2. Refresh your walls with vibrant colors. Pick a room in your home and designate it the "summer room." Repaint, refresh and rejuvenate the walls with a luscious, incredible hue found in a vibrant summer bloom. Muted yellows, soft blues and vibrant greens are great choices.

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HGTV Shows - Videos of Full Episodes, Program Guide and a List of All HGTV Shows : Home & Garden Television

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The Product Is You, No. 15

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In today’s installment, Yahoo enlightens the advertising public (meaning the public that is made up of advertising/marketing people) about its users. The pitch explains: “We built it for him; Now it’s all about YOU!” That is, Yahoo is “all about” potential advertisers.