Monthly Archives: August 2013

Choosing a Real Estate Agent (Read Time 2:50)

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

Do you need a real estate agent when you start looking for a house? What makes a good real estate agent? Is good relative to whether you are buying or selling?  From my new Kindle eBook Buying a House Using … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Crime, Something to Check When Buying A House (Read Time 1:47)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

There are many factors to consider when buying a house. One of those is local crime statistics. This isn’t a factor that many people consider, but its one they should. Speaking from past experience, living in an area where crime … Continue reading →

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The Steve Jobs Movie and Why Should You Blog?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

Good things come in 3’s as my friend Bill Potter likes to say. I’ve had some good things happen in the last 3 days which is helping me crystallize my direction over the next few months. One of the key … Continue reading →

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Google Maps Update Lets You Share Your Favorite Places via Google+

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere The Google Maps app has been updated to let you share your favorite places via Google+. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: This is a good read with information about the direction of the Google Maps … Continue reading →

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Amazon Adds Ability to Buy Goods From Within Mobile Apps

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Amazon.com Inc. said it’s introducing a feature that will let people shop for goods from within mobile applications. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: Retailers beware, this can have a major impact on your business if … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried The New Barfoot and Thompson iPad Real Estate App?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

Barfoot & Thompson have a new (well relatively new) iPad application out to help people find their next house in New Zealand. It is crisp and clean and has some very nice features. It’s been selected as a finalist in … Continue reading →

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I Unfollowed You On Twitter Yesterday (Read Time 1:27)

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

I unfollowed about 400 people on Twitter yesterday. Not the ones in this image, but they could be next. I unfollowed people who haven’t posted a single tweet in more than 2 months, in some cases in over a year! … Continue reading →

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Check Ins Are Fast Food Big Data Gold: Will Foursquare Help Determine the Next McDonald’s Location?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Will Foursquare Help Determine the Next McDonald’s Location? Wall St. Cheat Sheet A recent report by Fast Company illuminates that your Foursquare check-ins could be helping businesses choose the best locations for their … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Do Blogs, I wouldn’t Know What To Write About

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

I was at a networking meeting a couple of days ago and I was talking to an accountant. He made the comment that he would struggle with a blog because he didn’t know what he would write about, especially when … Continue reading →

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I Want To Buy A House Where My Neighbors Are People Like Me

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

Buying a house that will become your home is not something to be taken lightly. There are many costs involved both financial and personal and you can’t afford to get it wrong. This is one in a series of blogs … Continue reading →

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