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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:32 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Defining Your Content - Blogging &amp; Socially | agentgenius.com- national real estate opinion column]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:32 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>AgentGenius</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[We have a lot of questions to wrestle with on this issue. We all wear many hats, and I want to talk about all of them!<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Whata4s better than a hokey faux-video photo-based virtual tour? |  BloodhoundBlog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Whatrsquos_better_than_a_hokey_faux-video_photo-based_virtual_tour___BloodhoundBlog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Whatrsquos_better_than_a_hokey_faux-video_photo-based_virtual_tour___BloodhoundBlog/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:50:33 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bloodhoundblog</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the factors that unites the vendors who annoy me is that they tend to do things that are fast, cheap and obvious, then market them like manna <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bearing the sacred mantle of insolence in the Parliament of Whores]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bearing_the_sacred_mantle_of_insolence_in_the_Parliament_of_Whores/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bearing_the_sacred_mantle_of_insolence_in_the_Parliament_of_Whores/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:36:41 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>god</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bearing_the_sacred_mantle_of_insolence_in_the_Parliament_of_Whores/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Greg puts together a great piece on real estate vendors, the great succubus of our industry.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You A Real Estate Professional?  Maybe Not Says IRS.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Are_You_A_Real_Estate_Professional__Maybe_Not_Says_IRS-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Are_You_A_Real_Estate_Professional__Maybe_Not_Says_IRS-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:48:23 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[IRS is reviewing people who show a professional real estate designation on tax return.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate License in Texas and Other States - License Reciprocity]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_License_in_Texas_and_Other_States_-_License_Reciprocity/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_License_in_Texas_and_Other_States_-_License_Reciprocity/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:41:22 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>susanhilton</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_License_in_Texas_and_Other_States_-_License_Reciprocity/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you already have a real estate license in a state other than Texas? Can you legally practice real estate in Texas? NO!!!<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas homes blog - ePerks: A brand going down in flames]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_homes_blog_-_ePerks_A_brand_going_down_in_flames/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_homes_blog_-_ePerks_A_brand_going_down_in_flames/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:46:08 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_homes_blog_-_ePerks_A_brand_going_down_in_flames/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Its probably too late for ePerks to try to put the genie back in the bottle.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How rising gas prices is effecting the real estate industry]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/How_rising_gas_prices_is_effecting_the_real_estate_industry/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/How_rising_gas_prices_is_effecting_the_real_estate_industry/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:58:47 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/How_rising_gas_prices_is_effecting_the_real_estate_industry/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fuel prices are effecting the real estate market in Las Vegas. What developers are doing to draw in consumers.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ben Behrouzi Updates Company a4Valuesa4 and a4Culturea4 Web Pages. Only One Problem: Theya4re Stolen.]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Ben_Behrouzi_Updates_Company_ldquoValuesrdquo_and_ldquoCulturerdquo_Web_Pages-_Only_One_Problem_Theyrsquore_Stolen-/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Ben_Behrouzi_Updates_Company_ldquoValuesrdquo_and_ldquoCulturerdquo_Web_Pages-_Only_One_Problem_Theyrsquore_Stolen-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:24:53 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>diesel12</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Brabus Ventures (BrabusVentures.com), owned by CEO Ben Behrouzi and parent company of ePerks.com has updated it's website and added new &quot;Values&quot; and <br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ePerks IP Address Link to Vlad Zablotzkyy: When the Hunter Becomes the Prey]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_IP_Address_Link_to_Vlad_Zablotzkyy_When_the_Hunter_Becomes_the_Prey/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_IP_Address_Link_to_Vlad_Zablotzkyy_When_the_Hunter_Becomes_the_Prey/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:18:36 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>diesel12</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[When Vlad Zablotskyy of Go-Beyond-MLS.com received a Cease &amp; Desist letter from ePerks.com (which was shortly followed up by the threat of a lawsuit <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ePerks CEO Ben Behrouzi Insinuates Legal Action Against BrokerScience, Cites a4Damagesa4]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_CEO_Ben_Behrouzi_Insinuates_Legal_Action_Against_BrokerScience_Cites_ldquoDamagesrdquo/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_CEO_Ben_Behrouzi_Insinuates_Legal_Action_Against_BrokerScience_Cites_ldquoDamagesrdquo/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:18:35 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>diesel12</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_CEO_Ben_Behrouzi_Insinuates_Legal_Action_Against_BrokerScience_Cites_ldquoDamagesrdquo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[BrokerScience Response to ePerks CEO, Ben Behrouzi:In the transcript below, we asked you to provide us of proof of any factual inaccuracies we ha<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buy One Home, Get One FREE!]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Buy_One_Home_Get_One_FREE/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Buy_One_Home_Get_One_FREE/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:45:18 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jimolenbush</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Buy_One_Home_Get_One_FREE/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A California Homebuilder is offering &quot;Buy one get one free&quot; on new homes in southern California.  This has to be the bottom of the market!<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Market Improving]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Market_Improving/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Market_Improving/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:12:59 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Damon</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Market_Improving/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Signs suggest the real estate market is improving<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quarterly Changes To United States Real Estate Landscape]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quarterly_Changes_To_United_States_Real_Estate_Landscape-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quarterly_Changes_To_United_States_Real_Estate_Landscape-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:12:52 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>johnduffner</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Quarterly_Changes_To_United_States_Real_Estate_Landscape-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summary and comparison (last two quarters) of real estate changes in the United States real estate landscape.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Puurple.com Picking Up Steam!]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Puurple-com_Picking_Up_Steam/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Puurple-com_Picking_Up_Steam/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:05:53 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericbramlett</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Puurple-com_Picking_Up_Steam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We're doing good guys!  Thanks to everyone who's participating!<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Luck of the Irish: Sullivan Square developer files suit]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Luck_of_the_Irish_Sullivan_Square_developer_files_suit/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Luck_of_the_Irish_Sullivan_Square_developer_files_suit/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:14:58 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Luck_of_the_Irish_Sullivan_Square_developer_files_suit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A local developer of the high rise project Sullivan Square files suit.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Son of ePerks: iHype.com | BrokerScience.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Son_of_ePerks_iHype-com__BrokerScience-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Son_of_ePerks_iHype-com__BrokerScience-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:14:56 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>diesel12</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Son_of_ePerks_iHype-com__BrokerScience-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ePerks.com founder Ben Behrouzi's latest startup is iHype.com. After blogosphere uproar over his treatment of bloggers and litigation threats agains<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ePerks.com: A Case Study in Greed and Self-Imposed Brand Destruction  | BrokerScience.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks-com_A_Case_Study_in_Greed_and_Self-Imposed_Brand_Destruction___BrokerScience-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks-com_A_Case_Study_in_Greed_and_Self-Imposed_Brand_Destruction___BrokerScience-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:14:56 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>diesel12</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks-com_A_Case_Study_in_Greed_and_Self-Imposed_Brand_Destruction___BrokerScience-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The sordid tale of ePerks.com and CEO Ben Behrouzi's attempt to sue and manhandle blogger Vlad Zablatzkyy of go-beyond-mls.com.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blogging and Freedom of Speech]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Blogging_and_Freedom_of_Speech/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Blogging_and_Freedom_of_Speech/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:38:40 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Blogging_and_Freedom_of_Speech/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[My thoughts on ePerks and how they are trying to ruin a blogger.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bloggers: Watch your Widgets (and their links)]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bloggers_Watch_your_Widgets_and_their_links/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bloggers_Watch_your_Widgets_and_their_links/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 06:30:26 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericbramlett</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Bloggers_Watch_your_Widgets_and_their_links/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great article on the effects of using widgets designed by your competitors.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ePerks: What were they thinking?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_What_were_they_thinking/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_What_were_they_thinking/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 06:03:27 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/ePerks_What_were_they_thinking/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A step by step way to tank your online reputation and ruin your company.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Living in Las Vegas   Blog Archive    Commercial scam]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Living_in_Las_Vegas__-_Blog_Archive___-_Commercial_scam/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Living_in_Las_Vegas__-_Blog_Archive___-_Commercial_scam/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 08:36:17 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Living_in_Las_Vegas__-_Blog_Archive___-_Commercial_scam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new scam in Las Vegas targeting Prudential agents: a REALTOR commericial.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What would you do differently?]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/What_would_you_do_differently/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/What_would_you_do_differently/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 20:30:21 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SHHT</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/What_would_you_do_differently/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you only knew what you know today things would have been SO much easier when setting up your first blog. Share those tidbits and help others.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trulia Widgets and Link Hoarding - Who wins the title of Interloper King : EricOnSearch.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Trulia_Widgets_and_Link_Hoarding_-_Who_wins_the_title_of_Interloper_King__EricOnSearch-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Trulia_Widgets_and_Link_Hoarding_-_Who_wins_the_title_of_Interloper_King__EricOnSearch-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 17:53:42 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericbramlett</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Trulia_Widgets_and_Link_Hoarding_-_Who_wins_the_title_of_Interloper_King__EricOnSearch-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fantastic write-up covering the underlying issues involved w/ third party real estate portals.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Real Estate Blog: Spammed by a former apprentice]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Spammed_by_a_former_apprentice/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Spammed_by_a_former_apprentice/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 23:05:47 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Spammed_by_a_former_apprentice/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've been spammed by a former apprentice!<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Real Estate Blog: Construction worker found dead at CityCenter]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Construction_worker_found_dead_at_CityCenter/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Construction_worker_found_dead_at_CityCenter/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 16:53:08 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Las_Vegas_Real_Estate_Blog_Construction_worker_found_dead_at_CityCenter/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A construction worker was found dead at CityCenter in Las Vegas.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Truliamazing tricks of the trade: dona4t link to your trusted partners | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and techno]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Truliamazing_tricks_of_the_trade_donrsquot_link_to_your_trusted_partners__BloodhoundBlog_Real_estate_marketing_and_techno/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Truliamazing_tricks_of_the_trade_donrsquot_link_to_your_trusted_partners__BloodhoundBlog_Real_estate_marketing_and_techno/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 11:25:06 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericbramlett</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Truliamazing_tricks_of_the_trade_donrsquot_link_to_your_trusted_partners__BloodhoundBlog_Real_estate_marketing_and_techno/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fantastic post highlighting the anti-agent linking strategies of Trulia.  Make sure &amp; check out the comments.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Meritage homes 2008 first quarter results]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Meritage_homes_2008_first_quarter_results/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Meritage_homes_2008_first_quarter_results/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:57:27 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Meritage_homes_2008_first_quarter_results/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Check out the first quarter results in 2008 for Meritage homes. Its not what you would think.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Leads, To Buy or Not to Buy]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Leads_To_Buy_or_Not_to_Buy/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Leads_To_Buy_or_Not_to_Buy/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:09:58 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SHHT</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you purchase real estate leads? If so Why? The answer should be based purely on ROI, but for most it isn't.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[March Facts &amp; Figures | Austin Real Estate]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/March_Facts__Figures__Austin_Real_Estate/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/March_Facts__Figures__Austin_Real_Estate/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:27:54 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericbramlett</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
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<description><![CDATA[March facts and figures for the Austin, TX real estate market.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Greatest real estate agent in the World - Your name here!  : Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World a4 Southern Indiana]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Greatest_real_estate_agent_in_the_World_-_Your_name_here___Greatest_Real_Estate_Agent_in_the_World_mdash_Southern_Indiana/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Greatest_real_estate_agent_in_the_World_-_Your_name_here___Greatest_Real_Estate_Agent_in_the_World_mdash_Southern_Indiana/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:27:30 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericblackwell</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Greatest_real_estate_agent_in_the_World_-_Your_name_here___Greatest_Real_Estate_Agent_in_the_World_mdash_Southern_Indiana/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World this is the contest piece for TeamEric. They are currently in first place...Will they win?<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Short Sales Becoming Common]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Short_Sales_Becoming_Common/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Short_Sales_Becoming_Common/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:59:31 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Damon</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Short_Sales_Becoming_Common/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With short sales becoming more common it's important for real estate agents to know how to do a short sale transaction to earn more money in this ma<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Search Featured: Rick Schwartz | Search Feature]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Search_Featured_Rick_Schwartz__Search_Feature/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Search_Featured_Rick_Schwartz__Search_Feature/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:31:16 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>firetown</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Search_Featured_Rick_Schwartz__Search_Feature/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Rick Schwartz is one to look out for in the real estate industry with his ownership and hot new project on Property.com<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Morristown NJ Real Estate Agents, Watch Your Back | Summit Chatham Madison Morristown NJ Real Estate Blog, Web Savvy NJ REALTOR]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Agents_Watch_Your_Back__Summit_Chatham_Madison_Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Blog_Web_Savvy_NJ_REALTOR/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Agents_Watch_Your_Back__Summit_Chatham_Madison_Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Blog_Web_Savvy_NJ_REALTOR/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:23:30 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JBoyerREALTOR</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Agents_Watch_Your_Back__Summit_Chatham_Madison_Morristown_NJ_Real_Estate_Blog_Web_Savvy_NJ_REALTOR/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The City of Morristown is out to get REALTORs.  They will spend you tax money to punish REALTORS for trying to do their jobs.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everett zoning changes]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Everett_zoning_changes/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Everett_zoning_changes/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:10:07 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jade456</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Everett_zoning_changes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zoning changes for the city of Everett, Washington. Time is running out!<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of using ActiveRain.com | eCommission Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Benefits_of_using_ActiveRain-com__eCommission_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Benefits_of_using_ActiveRain-com__eCommission_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:10:05 PDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Damon</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Benefits_of_using_ActiveRain-com__eCommission_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just a couple of benefits of using ActiveRain.com for your real estate profession.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GREAitW Firefox Extension Released]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/GREAitW_Firefox_Extension_Released/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/GREAitW_Firefox_Extension_Released/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:30:57 PST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MikeBrown</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/GREAitW_Firefox_Extension_Released/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[GREAitW Firefox Extension for the Greatest Real Estate Agent in the World Competition released thursday Feb 21 2008<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Agents Receive New Solution to Health Insurance Coverage | eCommission Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Agents_Receive_New_Solution_to_Health_Insurance_Coverage__eCommission_Blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Agents_Receive_New_Solution_to_Health_Insurance_Coverage__eCommission_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:08:14 PST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Damon</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_Agents_Receive_New_Solution_to_Health_Insurance_Coverage__eCommission_Blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[eCommission offers a service to pay real estate agents insurance premiums for cash flow management.  Once the agent closes a house, they will repay e<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Speaking in tongues: A universal contact form for real estate weblogsa4]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Speaking_in_tongues_A_universal_contact_form_for_real_estate_weblogshellip/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Speaking_in_tongues_A_universal_contact_form_for_real_estate_weblogshellip/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:28:17 PST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ericblackwell</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Speaking_in_tongues_A_universal_contact_form_for_real_estate_weblogshellip/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Greg Swann's simple post about how to add a contact form that rocks to a real estate weblog. Easy instructions. Solid info.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NAR Disallowing Use of MLS on Agent Web Sites |  Chicago Suburb Real Estate &amp; Area Guide]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/NAR_Disallowing_Use_of_MLS_on_Agent_Web_Sites___Chicago_Suburb_Real_Estate__Area_Guide/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/NAR_Disallowing_Use_of_MLS_on_Agent_Web_Sites___Chicago_Suburb_Real_Estate__Area_Guide/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:07:34 PST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>JudyOrr</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/NAR_Disallowing_Use_of_MLS_on_Agent_Web_Sites___Chicago_Suburb_Real_Estate__Area_Guide/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[NAR has updated their Code of Ethics to disallow members from using the term MLS as links to their site home search (IDX/VOW).<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate SEO Ugliness and Libel]]></title>
<link>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_SEO_Ugliness_and_Libel/</link>
<comments>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_SEO_Ugliness_and_Libel/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:27:29 PST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Knox</dc:creator>
<category>Industry News &amp; Opinion</category>
<guid>http://www.puurple.com/IndustryNews_Opinion/Real_Estate_SEO_Ugliness_and_Libel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Disgust about unethical actions and defamation occurring in real estate seo space.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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