I’ve created a monster!
Dustin on 04 3, 2006
Despite my adamant protest, many Rain City Guide contributors have gone off and created their own blogs. (what are they thinking???). However, as each and every one of these people have been very good to me, I thought I’d let you know where you can find more of their writings:
- Russ Cofano — Realty Objectives [link removed]. While Russ is a real estate lawyer, I can tell you from our many conversations that his true love is innovation. His blog is a reflection of his interest in understanding real estate technology. (Check out his Speaking Opportunities [link removed] section to see something I might blog about soon…)
- Ardell DellaLoggia — Ask Ardell. I don’t know about you, but I could NEVER get enough of Ardell’s writing… Where does she find the time???
- Craig Blackmon — Real Estate Law Blog. He’s been keeping up a great real estate blog mainly geared to FSBOs.
- Robert Gray Smith — Lake Sammamish Living. All kinds of good stuff about life on the Eastside.
- Galen Ward– ShackBlog. He’s been out of town for a while, but when he’s around, he’s always sharing interesting stuff.
- Marian Crkon — It’s a Feature. This might sound a little like it is coming out of left-field, but if you’re interested in Oracle applications, this blog is as good as they get!
As I often enjoy following the comments on RCG more than the posts, 
I thought it also might be fun to highlight some of the great contributors (via comments) that regularly appear on Rain City Guide:
- Giles Stevens of Developing Atlanta fame, recently started blogging. I also have neglected to mention a search tool he has developed that gives a ton of interesting information on developable land available in the Atlanta-area.
- Marlow Harris of, well, Marlow Harris. Her 360digest has become a must read for me as it almost always provides a fun take on real estate.
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Wow, how cool is that! I love everyone’s blogs, they’re great. Reading the comments and responding, even if just in my head, helps me to articulate and clarify my thoughts in relations to real estate, the economy, politics and how this all relates to the zeitgeist of the popular culture. Scarlett knew the value of Tara, as should we… As Gerald O’Hara said in Gone With The Wind, “Do you mean to tell me, Katie Scarlett O’Hara, that Tara, that land doesn’t mean anything to you? Why, land is the only thing in the world worth workin’ for, worth fightin’ for, worth dyin’ for, because it’s the only thing that lasts.”
Indeed.
Marlow, your Tara comments reminded me of the below, for some reason. It’s something I remind myself of every day, for soon to be 16 years.
“Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization…the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership…
Such interests impose obligations beyond those of ordinary commerce. They impose grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty…for which (those who make their living in it) should be diligent in preparing themselves for it …(be) zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling and share…a common responsibility for its integrity and honor.
In recognition and appreciation of their obligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other…strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting real estate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruit of their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps…to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession.
…competency, fairness, and high integrity resulting from adherence to a lofty ideal of moral conduct in business relations. No inducement of profit and no instruction from clients ever can justify departure from this ideal.”
Yes Dustin, it is all your fault! I haven’t had a good night sleep, let along that other thing I am supposed to do at night in a long time!
It’s been a lot of fun! Thanks for your guidance and support.
(Said in a strong German accent)
Vee Vill Call You Dr. Frankenluther…..
(evil laughter)
Bah, hahahahahahahahahah!
I’m too busy blogging in C# & SQL to blog in English.
One question I have for the other Rain City Guide contributors, is how much traffic growth have your personal blogs seen since first participating on Rain City Guide?
Hello: I just started blogging – partly inspired by the Rain City Guide which I now read religiously. I’ll prob spend most of my time doing reviews of new projects in Seattle, hopefully people will find it useful. Come over and say hello if you have a minute. The url is http://www.SeattlePropertyBlog.com
Wendy
Just tried to check out your Blog and nothin’ showed up. Please let us know when it is up and running.
Russ
Sorry about that Russ. Clearly, I’m a novice at this. My husband says it has something to do with domain redirection and to give you the direct url. http://leung.typepad.com/seattle_condos/
He also suggested I add you to my blog roll. Not sure what that is but hope you like it.
Wendy,
It is always fun to hear about another Seattle real estate blog… Thanks for letting us know. And definitely consider joining us on Thursday evening for the first RCG meetup!
Robbie,
I am not quite sure since I only recently started blogging. I have also had Dustin not mention my Atlanta Land Search since it has been in the development stages for quite a while… so I haven’t been linking most of my comments back to my site until recently.
Also for all you RCG readers…. I wanted to give a plug for Robbie and Caffeinated Software! He has really helped my site here in Atlanta with just a few keystrokes and that crazy C# & SQL brain of his.
If any of you out there are looking for some real high tech solutions for your sites… I highly recommend Robbie.
Oh yea Dustin… thanks for the mention!
Robbie, there’s no question in my mind that RCG participation increases the numbers on my blog. But Dustin approached me to write here, 10 days after I started my blog, so I can’t track a difference in visitors.
My stats used to show source of visitors and RCG was #13. I was quite surprised at how many came from Yahoo searches as opposed to Google and MSN.
The greatest benefit of my blog so far, has been that my clients don’t need to ask as many questions. They are better informed about the process, escalator clauses, HOA dues and resale certificates, etc when these things come up, having already read about it in the blog.
Wendy,
I like the “crisp” style of both your blog and your site. Your personality really comes through…I feel like I’ve met you through your blog. To me, that’s what a blog is all about. When you read the blog and feel like you’ve just visited with the writer in person…it’s a winner!
Loved your co-op post.