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I’m in a cab at 58th & 7th in NYC - broke my bluetooth Jawbone headset. No worries - it’s hanging by wires, still working - sort of, if I hold it just right. Anyway, I bought the extra protection plan from the retailer who sold it to me - Sharper Image.

“Drop me off on 51st…” - I figure I’ll stop in at the Rockafeller Center Sharper Image and get a replacement. I walk to the Bank of America Building - I find the Shaper Image sign - and the image in the blacked out windows tells the story - the one time leader, high end brand, is closed for good. What happened?

About two years ago, before we narrowed our focus on the Connected Market Space technologies to the Realestock.com for the Luxury Real Estate Sector. we were approached to use our platform by the Sharper Image. The entire CMAEON Team and I were excited. We were one of the “lucky” recipients of the final RFP process. We presented our 1to1Connect - MRM3 Product (the predecessor to our newly released 1to1REAL) to the internet marketing Team at the Sharper Image. When we discussed how to make connections, drive these through to the entire organization and “start the conversation marketing online…” we were surprised to see blank stares. “all we want to do is sent out big e mail blasts…” was the response. Our advice that “spamming your customers with generic information is a bad idea …” fell on deaf ears. We were practically begging the people charged with bringing the brand to customers on the web to listen to what they were saying themselves. “you’re the Sharper Image. You have the edge, you need the edge, you need to be a leader, not a follower using old generic distribution of information - you need to have conversations with your customers on the web” Nothing.

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My son turned 20 the other day - he’s a great guy - I’m a proud Dad. I was talking to him “man to man” about social networking on the web.

“You know what makes you different than me?”, I said. “Other than the fact that I’m 6′1″, and handsome…”, he responded - ok, a little humility is in order. “Yea, other than that - I mean online”, I said.

“I’m a guy who’s spent his whole life using the computer to work - it’s been a means to an end for me, for the baby boomers. We don’t see it as entertainment, really, not at the deep levels of our psyche. Our generation started out with green letters on screens - and we sat there to accomplish something with the computers - take it from me PONG wasn’t that fun!

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From Timvasko.com:

I'm speaking at the Luxury Council event in New York at the beautiful Hotel Plaza Athenee along side some very impressive collegues in the industry. Greg.... From Halogen.com, Michale... From Protero.com, Susie Ellis from Spafinder.com and Steve Nobel from the Luxury Council.

I'm #4 - ugh! These people are SMART - what should I say? We're talking to executives from luxury brands - I don't want to repeat what the panel members have already discussed - I listen - I'm watching the nods and reactions from the audience.

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Victoria, BC - July 15, 2008 - Realestock is pleased to announce that we have recently been the subject of an article profiling the release and powerful capabilities of our global luxury real estate search engine and community in the prestigious Robb Report Magazine. The article stands as yet another example of the intrigue and excitement that Realestock is inspiring in people worldwide.

Read The Article Here Now!

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From BloggingStocks.com:

I've lived through the internet bubble (and have some scars) and tried to avoid the real estate bubble (it wasn't easy). But, bubbles have a way of being painful and long lasting.

So, no doubt, the real estate bubble has been painful (may be the worst market for at least the past 50 years). But, could this be a short-run thing?

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From Albawaba.com:

Sorouh Real Estate Selects Hill International as Project Manager for Six Towers at Shams Abu Dhabi

Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Sorouh Real Estate PJSC, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate companies, to provide project management services for Gateway Towers 3 to 8 at the Shams Abu Dhabi development. The four-year contract has a value to Hill of approximately AED 128.6 million ($35.0 million).

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From PRweb.com:

Jaco, Costa Rica (PRWEB) July 9, 2008 -- The Bijagua Costa Rica luxury real estate, located approximately half an hour's drive from the town of Jaco, is one of the most pristine residences in the Costa Rica area. The property's 60 acres atop a mountain are home to an 8900-square-foot residential compound with a three-bed, three-bath main house, staff quarters, a four-car garage, and several greenhouses. The Jaco property includes its own irrigation and storage systems and boasts views of the western coastline and surrounding mountain ranges.

Beachfront lofts are also available along the Jaco coastline. These two-bed, two-bath residences are ideal for vacationers looking for peace and quiet. Units are compact and environmentally friendly, with top-grade finishes and private decks. The Jaco real estate development will include a swimming pool.

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From Marketwatch.com:

BEIJING, July 9, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd., a fast-growing residential real estate developer with a focus on strategically selected Tier II cities in China, today announced that it has been selected as one of China's Top Fifty "Golden" Overseas-listed Chinese companies by CEO & CIO magazine, a prominent Chinese magazine focused on business management.

 

"We are delighted to be recognized among this elite group, including peers operating across many different industries in China," said Mr. Yong Zhang, Xinyuan's chairman and chief executive officer. "We believe that our disciplined focus on high asset turnover, efficient capital management and strict cost control helped us to be considered as a top overseas-listed Chinese company."

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From seonoobs.com:

As a growing number of consumers use the internet to influence their purchasing decisions, the importance of SEO has become apparent. Companies wishing to grab a piece of this online market are using SEO techniques to help their website stand apart from the crowd. Most recently, those in real estate marketing have seen the value of search engine optimization, and they have used this strategy to increase their customer base and boost their overall profits. Here are 3 reasons you should consider using SEO if you are a real estate marketer.

1. Over Half of All Realtors Have Websites- According to Realtor.org, over half of all realtors currently have a website. With the market shifting online at an alarming rate, this number is always growing. This means the internet is overloaded with websites of realtors. In order to gain a competitive edge over other realtors, you should consider optimizing your website for relevant keywords. By doing this, you will be more likely to generate traffic from relevant search queries. If you don’t optimize your site, you risk being lost in the crowd of real estate websites, and that means the loss of potential clients.

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