Live Good. Be Happy.

For Sale: 4BR/3BA Single Family House in Bellingham, WA, $998,500

2010-06-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

RSA Animate - The Empathic Civilisation

2010-06-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

New Listing in Bellingham, Washington ; Silver Beach Area Jewel

2010-05-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

Mimi says, "Embrace Change"

2010-05-12T11:03:00.001-07:00

When I became a Realtor nearly 14 years ago we had "The Book", the little metal key to open boxes (which I still carry on my key ring) and printed forms in triplicate ("Make sure to press real hard when you are signing.")
Since then we have gone through the uproar around releasing our "power over the information" by going digital - which everyone thought would be the "end of the industry". (Nope)

We have changed the online provider for the MLS (3 times!), gone digital with our key boxes (with two major overhauls), consolidated to one MLS for the state (for a while there, our office had to input all information to TWO different MLS's for every listing, every change order, etc...glad that didn't last!), broker's won't hold earnest money anymore and we now have Buyer's Agency. I have seen at least 6 MAJOR changes to Real Estate Law and Agency Law, we digitized the forms, the emergence of online clearing houses for information and online agents has become 'normal', I have learned to blog, twitter, facebook, build websites, I no longer have to wait for film to get developed or cut and paste together (with real scissors and tape!) flyers or marketing materials, I have upgraded my phone 4 times, my computer 4 times and have occupied 3 different offices at the Muljat Group. I have been in Buyer's Markets, Seller's Markets, a recession, and a "gold rush", I have seen REO's, and Short Sales, and bidding wars, and (even) lotteries for home purchases. I have seen interest rates close to 10% and as low as 4%. I have seen an overhaul to financing guidelines, appraiser guidelines, inspector licensing and the advent of Form 17 (with it's most recent connection to the purchase and sale agreement through mutual agreement). And this summer, we will (finally) make some MASSIVE changes to licensing and continuing education requirements for new agents. (even our titles will change from "agent" to "broker")

Through all of this shift, morph, change, I continued being needed by people to help them navigate the buying and selling of homes, protected by well written contracts and I found really cool new ways to market the homes I have listed to the WHOLE WORLD.

Is there a moral to the story? I guess the only thing we can ever truly count on in this business is CHANGE...so, I say, EMBRACE IT!

Live good. Be happy. Embrace change.
-Mimi

For Sale: 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House in Bellingham, WA, $699,900

2010-04-27T16:01:00.000-07:00

For Sale: 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House in Bellingham, WA, $699,900

2010-01-21T09:29:00.001-08:00

It is difficult to know what counts in the world. Most of us count credits, honor, dollars. But at the bulging center of mid-life, I am beginning to see that the things that really matter take place not in the boardrooms, but in the kitchens of the world.

2010-01-15T08:33:00.001-08:00

My 2010 "personal", "spiritual", and "business"goals are written. Written goals make 'wishes' into REALITY and are the map to a great life.

2010-01-11T17:03:00.001-08:00

Nothing quite says, "Hey! Your birthday is right around the corner!" like Real Estate continuing education courses.

2010-01-08T17:58:00.001-08:00

16-unit, twnhome-style complex for sale. Potential condo-conversion makes it multi-dimensional for savvy investor. Know a buyer? Contact me.

2010-01-05T11:20:00.001-08:00

I love the beginning of a new year! Energy is renewed. Creative spark is sparkling. Everything feels fresh and new again.

2009-12-17T21:49:00.001-08:00

in an effort to get my blackberry e-mail working, I have completely messed up the device...UGH!

2009-12-14T09:26:00.001-08:00

The tradition continues...breaking out the bread maker to make "first snow of the year cinnamon rolls" for the neighbors.

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2009-12-09T17:20:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-09T17:19:00.000-08:00

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2009-11-30T08:12:00.001-08:00

Back in the saddle after a nice Holiday with family.

2009-11-17T18:26:00.001-08:00

How can 1 hour surfing online go from reading financials on Bloomberg to a Wiki on Jim Rose Side Show performers???

2009-11-17T17:54:00.001-08:00

Endeavoring against the universe...I'm choosing THANKFUL for the next 9 days. Knock, knock...Helloooo! WalMart!!! It's not Christmas yet!!!

2009-11-16T07:53:00.001-08:00

WIND!

2009-11-14T09:40:00.001-08:00

Wish I was at Baker today gettin' my board-on.

2009-11-07T22:24:00.001-08:00

After only 5 months here...I might ACTUALLY finish painting the inside walls of my house tomorrow...go figure!

2009-11-05T08:09:00.001-08:00

Heading off to Masterminds Group to discuss social media and the book Crush It. http://ping.fm/omuMn

2009-10-29T21:41:00.001-07:00

My home office desk is a disaster! At one time I signed up for less junk mail...can't remember where I signed up for that. Anyone know?

2009-10-29T14:07:00.001-07:00

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is going to get a limited extension. Just got the nod from Obama! http://ping.fm/9IaVI

2009-10-29T12:42:00.001-07:00

Great Masterminds group today. Ben Kinney...you rawk a bazillion!

2009-10-28T18:18:00.001-07:00

BREAKING NEWS: Senate has approved extending First Time Homebuyer $8000 Tax Credit! Even better: they are adding a Repeat Buyers reduced Tax Credit of $6500. Read article: http://bit.ly/2pBJe2 So put on your happy face!

2009-10-25T15:29:00.001-07:00

What's Eating America ( http://ping.fm/qY4mg )

2009-10-24T14:59:00.001-07:00

It is such a pretty day! Will be better if I catch a fish or two.

2009-10-21T11:32:00.001-07:00

I have been so busy writing witty posts to Facebook, I nearly forgot to blog this week.
Ahhhh, all better.

2009-10-14T08:41:00.001-07:00

Interesting article on social networking and social class structure http://ping.fm/JJq1W

2009-10-13T18:45:00.001-07:00

Got a chance to teach a little ditty for the Muljateers on FREE Geeky stuff for Realtors this morning. Geeks rule!

2009-10-10T13:57:00.001-07:00

e-mail working again...at last!!!

2009-10-08T10:30:00.001-07:00

For Sale: 1BR/0.5BA Single Family House in Bellingham, WA, $197,000

2009-09-02T23:43:00.001-07:00

For Sale: 1BR/0.5BA Single Family House in Bellingham, WA, $197,000

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2009-08-31T16:19:00.001-07:00

My Certificate to Teach RE Clock Hours from the Washington State Dept of Licensing arrived. Yahoo!!!

2009-08-18T15:14:00.001-07:00

Or is that...
shuckn' & jive-n'?
Oh, you know what I mean!

2009-08-18T15:13:00.001-07:00

shuckin' and a jivin'

2009-08-16T09:00:00.001-07:00

A little (uhh, a LOT) bruised from Mtn. Biking & lack of success fishing in Sister's Oregon, I have returned rested & ready to ROCK!

2009-08-09T08:17:00.001-07:00

Mimi.
Need.
Vacation.

2009-08-06T08:21:00.001-07:00

Need sweet spot in E. WA/E. OR to take trailer, off-grid, no campground, by H2O. have a secret spot willing to tell me about? (Pay=cookies)

2009-08-04T07:54:00.001-07:00

All work and no play has made Mimi a dull girl this summer. The Aloha Motel (uhhh, my trailer, not Samish Way) beckons.

2009-07-29T12:00:00.001-07:00

fans are all sold-out around town...maybe, instead, I will buy a kiddie pool and plant myself in it.

2009-07-28T11:16:00.001-07:00

Micro-trailer fan has been located. It helps, but what was I thinking getting rid of our big house fan when I moved? DUH!!!

2009-07-27T07:50:00.001-07:00

VROOOOOM!

2009-07-27T06:30:00.001-07:00

meeting a client at 7:00am. Welcome to another Monday.

2009-07-24T10:00:00.001-07:00

Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

2009-07-23T08:13:00.001-07:00

Where is the record breaking heat today? Seems the weather didn't read the weather report.

2009-07-22T08:01:00.001-07:00

So many books to read, so much art to create, huge desire to be on a bike or paddling. How is that human genome cloning thing coming along?

2009-07-21T13:24:00.001-07:00

Seems the US has sold it's soul to China & India in every area except, maybe, Green tech. (Reading Business Week in the morning = bad idea)

2009-07-20T11:45:00.001-07:00

Slam-blam-a-jam-bo-d! (a very good thing to be!)

2009-07-20T09:40:00.001-07:00

Headlong into a VERY BUSY Monday.

2009-07-19T13:39:00.001-07:00

Jetting off to a 2bd/1ba Sunnyland listing appointment. Watch the MLS...this cool pad should FLY when it hits the market (tomorrow).

2009-07-18T23:16:00.001-07:00

The show went well today...although I made myself pretty scarce via tooling around Sunnyland taking in other's art on Matilda. FishBoy=COOL!

2009-07-17T10:08:00.001-07:00

Nothing beats Bellingham in the summer!

2009-07-16T10:48:00.001-07:00

http://www.ianwatt.ca/ (Realtor/Vlogger-king Vancouver, BC) made a personal appearance @ my Masterminds meeting this morning. I'm inspired.

2009-07-15T08:35:00.001-07:00

Gathered up some of the paintings that I have given away to put together my first showing...ever! I'm suprised to be nervous about it.

2009-07-13T08:26:00.001-07:00

Computer is up and online, and so am I. Hip-hip-hooray for being able to get back to the old routines!

2009-07-12T07:51:00.001-07:00

Online at home again after nearly 3 weeks without. Yippee!
(how, exactly, did we get anything done prior to the internet?)

2009-07-09T15:11:00.001-07:00

Just back from my very first accupunture experience. In a word...WOW!

2009-07-08T16:10:00.001-07:00

Realizing how much I get done online before 6am & after 11pm. FINALLY gettin' hooked back up Saturday...HURRY-UP Comcast!!!

2009-07-06T16:22:00.001-07:00

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again

2009-06-30T16:36:00.001-07:00

my arm is numb from painting the new pad, but, MAN! Did it ever turn out SWANKY!

2009-06-19T06:55:00.001-07:00

New window and french doors are in @ the new pad! Drywall, mud, then paint on Monday! Whew!

2009-06-13T09:04:00.001-07:00

What a lovely day to show homes! Even better day to buy one :)

2009-06-11T16:23:00.001-07:00

From the "17 Secrets of Success", secret # 4, "Be fair, be honest, be friendly, and you'll be admired and liked."
NICE!!!

2009-06-10T11:08:00.001-07:00

Moving stinks! Rhythms are all wacky, by nest is in a jumble, my feathers are all ruffled...ugh!
I will be so glad to be done.

2009-06-07T23:23:00.001-07:00

Getting ready for the move all weekend. Actually labeled a box "Special Rocks - FRAGILE / Living Room". Fragile rocks = FUNNY!

2009-06-06T17:02:00.001-07:00

Ate a meatpie at the Scottish Highland Games today and it was fantastic! One more thing...men + kilts = HOT, HOT, HOT! (Just sayin')

2009-06-06T12:20:00.001-07:00

Heading down to check out the games of my homeland at the Scottish Highland Games. Go Angus! Toss that caber!

2009-06-03T07:13:00.001-07:00

Another 85 degree day! Wish I could spend it on the water!

2009-06-02T13:33:00.001-07:00

Ready to roll on out of the office and into the bright sunny day.

2009-05-28T11:56:00.001-07:00

Purchases and moves are STRESSFULl! But what a great exercise to provide my client's w/ more empathy & helpful service! INVALUABLE!

2009-05-26T22:59:00.001-07:00

So ready to be a B'hamster again! Soon, very soon!
(looking for a moving truck to borrow the last weekend of June. Fawn? Sundance?)

2009-05-24T06:26:00.001-07:00

The best thing about Ski to Sea weekend is seeing all of the old friends from way back.

2009-05-21T10:52:00.001-07:00

I wish ALL of my meetings were like the Masterminds group. Every time I leave you people I'm ready to take on the universe!!!

2009-05-18T06:50:00.001-07:00

Matilda is a dreamy bike. Learned how to weld. Freckles are in full bloom and my heart is full. Great unplugged weekend!

2009-05-15T10:52:00.001-07:00

Bill Nye Rules (∞)!

2009-05-15T08:01:00.001-07:00

"Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony."

—Thomas Merton

2009-05-14T14:53:00.001-07:00

$8k First time home buyer credit is now real $ @ closing toward buyer costs + low 4% interest rates = insane time to buy your fist home!!! Duh!)
CALL ME (or your agent) TO HELP YOU BUY TODAY!

2009-05-14T10:12:00.001-07:00

Her heart glowed with a degree of happy assurance.

2009-05-13T08:19:00.001-07:00

"I will never forget the dance you did to the pipes of Finbar Furey. You kept your torso bent to protect your heart." -Anne Waldman

2009-05-12T16:30:00.001-07:00

Things on my desk: Computer, camera, yesterday's tea, files, papers, Hand sanitizer, an apple, keys, 1 bent paper clip, 1 doz Arucana eggs.

2009-05-12T08:52:00.001-07:00

I'm (at least) 10x more interesting in person than I am online. (just sayin')

2009-05-11T21:18:00.001-07:00

Wish there were two of me today....uhhhh, actually, that would be helpful most days.