What's Shaikun?

A Great Bed and Breakfast!

2011-04-09T11:10:13Z

Are you in the market for a fabulous Bed and Breakfast? I would be happy to arrange a showing of this over-the-top property to you. And if you can’t use it all for yourself, think about buying it as a B & B!! Click here to view the embedded video.

Rain, Rain, Go Away and Actually, Don’t Come Back for a Few Days!!

2011-03-18T20:48:53Z

Did You Know??? Since rain seems to be a regular event now in our fair city, I thought we should know a little more about our ‘visitor’. So here are a couple of facts you can use playing Trivia if you are rained out of your plans…

A raindrop falls at 600ft. per minute or 7 mph. A raindrop is round but appears to be oval because gravitation pulls on the front of the raindrop as it is falling.

The greatest amount of rainfall ever recorded fell in the amount of 1.5 inches per minute on November 26, 1970 in Barst, Guadeloupe located in the West Indies.

And here’s an Oldie but Goodie…and keep your eyes on the dancers!! Enjoy!!
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OMG!! I Had to Watch This Sitting Down…

2011-03-17T20:25:09Z

WOW!! I had to watch this sitting down so that I would not fall…the footwork is INCREDIBLE!! Your heart feels the beat immediately. Your feet start tapping…I was sweating at the end!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day and ENJOY!!
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A Whole New World to Think About Over the Weekend!!

2011-03-11T22:33:36Z

AMAZING!! We watched a country go under water today in real-time. This video is a real eye opener. The information is incredible and mind boggling…and REAL!! The information age is here-the world is changing before our eyes-EVERDAY!! Actually, every NANO SECOND!! Wait until you SEE THIS!!

WOW!! Gary Vaynerchuk is Right ON!!

2011-03-12T16:38:07Z

WOW!! This is incredible information. Gary Vaynerchuk is RIGHT ON with his extraordinary insight into what’s next with social media. Watch and LEARN!! This will put you where you definitely need to be…be well…Ellen
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A Great Video That is MUST SEE That You Will Want to Share!!

2011-03-09T22:02:07Z

Here is a powerful video with a message that everyone needs to know!! Make sure you share it with everyone you love!! The creativity in this piece is amazing! We HUMANS do have Intellectual Properties!! Be well…Ellen
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How Has The Internet Changed the Real Estate Industry?

2010-04-24T12:40:36Z

There is definitely a change in the way we do business as a result of the internet. The home buying process has really changed. Here’s how…90% of buyers ‘visit’ homes they are interested in on the internet before they ever make an appointment to actually walk through the property. After reviewing as much information as possible on the web, buyers drive by the home and through the neighborhood to make sure that they are comfortable with what they see. After their internet experience and drive by, the prospective buyers will make their next move and schedule an appointment to see the property with a realtor that has been referred to them, an agent that they know, or the listing agent on the property they want to see. Here’s where high tech meets high touch…where the inanimate information portal passes their ‘customer’ off to the human advocate transforming the internet empowered consumer into a trusting client. The internet gives you the information-the realtor interprets it, will be your advocate, and protect you through the real estate transaction. The internet has introduced high tech into the emotionally based process of consumerism. High touch is necessary for the successful completion of the process. Realtors are ready to listen, to serve and help, and to be an advocate. And, of course, to make sure that you will be well…

The Housing Market Continues to Make News!!…

2010-02-26T16:01:32Z

Information about what was and where we are going in the housing sector continues to make headlines. I wish the forecast was different and hopefully ‘things’ will change on a dime and bring smiles. In the meantime, here are some thoughts to review…read the article below and share your thoughts…be well…Ellen

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704625004575089220715521384.html?mod=djemalertNEWS

A Great Article on Raising Interest Rates…Please Read!!

2010-02-25T15:38:24Z

This is a great and informative article. Let me know what you think…be well…Ellen

So What’s Shaikun??

2010-02-19T15:17:48Z

I have been ‘away’ for a bit and I have missed ‘Shaikun’ in usual fashion. Life cycle events and daily ’surprises’ are interesting things. What’s important is that we always come back…if we have the opportunity/ability to do so, and carpe diem…and I am back…that’s some of What’s Shaikun. There are two terrific sites that I found that are definitely worth sharing: Walk Score will give you great info on places within walking distance of where you or anyone you know lives and Groupon is a terrific ‘group buying’ opportunity to share. Both are amazing examples of what the human mind and technology are capable of when paired together…’anything is possible’ takes on a whole new meaning as does ‘nothing is new under the sun’. I forget who said which…I know that on a daily basis there are plethoras of ‘anything is possibles’ and the philosopher who said, “Nothing is new under the sun” (I want to say it was Plato; I will try and have an answer soon-it’s call a friend time) is facing daily challenges. There are things that we cannot imagine that someone else has imagined and shared. There are new things to think about and experience every nano-second. You could spend the rest of your life on the ‘www’ and you will never know what you are missing as you are amazed by what you find. Same thing on ’solid earth’…we don’t have enough time to see, hear, smell, touch, feel, taste or love everyone/thing we would like. It’s been an interesting ‘time out’ for me…and I am lucky and glad to be back. I am happy to share where I’ve been-just email me at eshaikun@mindspring.com and ask. And take a few minutes to enjoy this concert as well. Life is amazing!! Be well…