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27 Nov
Author: Joshua Dorkin • URL: http://www.biggerpockets.com/
as Blogs, Commentary, Learn Real Estate, Real Estate Resources
After participating in many carnivals in the past, I’m excited to be hosting my first - this week’s edition of the Carnival of Real Estate. It seems that many of the real estate bloggers were busy stuffing themselves with turkey this week — there were not many submissions to the carnival, which is sad because I’ve read tons of great posts this week on the various real estate blogs.
I wanted to focus on real estate articles that are intended for real people, not just other bloggers. Sadly, there were not too many to pick from. Is it that most of the real estate bloggers are just writing to one another, or have we all run out of good material and information to share with the rest of the “outside world”?
Here are my top 4 posts:
If I could, I’d mention other blogs that have great lessons to share, but that would be breaking the rules. I would like to thank everyone who submitted articles for this weeks edition, even those people’s articles I didn’t pick. Most were very good, but they were not targeted to the readers of this week’s edition.
Stay tuned for next week’s carnival which will be posted on December 4th at the Property Monger.
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teresa boardman
November 27th, 2006 at 5:20 am
1I would like to enter more carnivals but my content is focused on real estate on a very local level so it does not work. Thanks so much for giving me this opportunity. I beleive that real estate is local and that my readers are more interested in real estate than they are in REALTORS or in technology.
REBlogGirl
November 27th, 2006 at 5:52 am
2Congrats to all the winners. Excellent selections all.
Todd Waller
November 27th, 2006 at 6:17 am
3Joshua,
Well, thank you! I appreciate the nod.
Now to find my tux and the champagne…
Drew Meyers
November 27th, 2006 at 6:55 am
4Joshua-
Great work with this edition of the carnival. I think bloggers naturally get sucked into the “blogosphere,” so this is a good friendly reminder to write more content that is relevant to those non-bloggers.
Silicon Valley Blogger
November 27th, 2006 at 7:43 am
5Being on the other side of real estate as a homeowner (for now, but hopefully it’ll change one day), I appreciate all the great posts this carnival brings, as well as the chance to be part of it. I’m hoping that the other bloggers you mentioned will submit their nuggets in the coming weeks.
Joshua Dorkin
November 27th, 2006 at 8:32 am
6Thanks for the support everyone. I actually expected to be reamed by some people, but I’m glad I stayed true to my beliefs. I think people sometimes forget who their audience is. I believe that the Carnival of Real Estate was designed for bloggers interested in sharing real estate information. Maybe there should be a carnival of Real Estate and another carnival for Real Estate blogging or for real estate professionals.
I think having two separate carnivals would help to clear up some confusion. If I were just a regular Joe who came upon the CoRE, I’d likely not come back because it normally doesn’t focus on what I want to read about. If it were more focused, I think the carnival would see a broader readership for its initial target audience.
Chris
November 27th, 2006 at 1:33 pm
7Thanks for picking my blog! I agree with you about the whole audience thing and I would also suggest there be two separate carnivals as well since that is something I noticed too: there seems to be a divide between real estate blogs that actually give the reader real-world examples, focusing specifically on analyzing real estate from an investment perspective and those that focus on blogging itself or on being a real estate professional.
David G from Zillow.com
November 27th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
8Great carnival, thanks!
It’s always a good reminder to focus on the customer. That said, I don’t agree that this carnival should be split in two — on that, I posted a response to your comments on the carnival’s MBL profile page …
http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/carnivalofrealestate/
Joshua Dorkin
November 27th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
9David -
Thanks for your comments. I read your thoughts on the carnival and I respectfully disagree. What harm would it bring to have a carnival focused on the real estate “consumer” - people interested in reading about real estate, and one for professionals focused on blogging and technology?
Doing so would, as you say, be “a good reminder to focus on the customer.”
You argue that the carnival’s core audience is interested in “the intersection of technology and real estate.” Then what harm would come of a carnival of real estate for the average blog reader interested in “real” real estate information? Like you said - every host personalizes the carnival. I’ve been excluded from several carnivals in lieu of other blogs focused on tech, as I’m sure have other bloggers. Since it seems that there are two distinct audiences, it is only more logical to change things.
Since you control the carnival, it appears as though you’ve got the final word here.
Other thoughts anyone?
David G from Zillow.com
November 28th, 2006 at 11:15 am
10Joshua,
Drew Meyers administers the CoRE but any permanent changes should be by consensus of all/most of the hosts. I don’t want the final word and this discussion is very useful, thank you. Drew had a bright idea to add more categories to the CoRE submission form, which we’re trying to figure out and which should help hosts group like submissions.
I guess my personal feedback is that I like my carnival in multiple acts — maybe that’s just me but I enjoy both the consumer-facing and the industry-insider posts. The carnival format actually does a great job of leaving it up to the reader to decide what posts interest them once the host has filtered submissions for quality. Readers only click through to articles they’re interested in — that’s why the carnival includes a brief synopsis of each post.
What I’ve seen some carnivals’ hosts do is group posts into categories by theme — an approach I’d recommend for future hosts who also find strong themes in their week’s submissions.
I don’t see why the carnival would benefit from being split at this point. When the CoRE becomes too big, it may make sense but I don’t think we’re there yet and would hate to see it divided up to the point that it looses momentum. That said, the CoRE has inspired a few other real estate carnivals that are more narrowly focused.
PS - while we wait for more feedback (hint hint), note that Greg Swann has a post that touches on this topic:
http://www.bloodhoundrealty.com/BloodhoundBlog/?p=697#comments
Drew Meyers
November 28th, 2006 at 11:23 am
11It would be extremely helpful if we can centralize all discussion/debate regarding improvements to the carnival. Currently, I think the CoRE mybloglog page is the best way to do this- http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/community/carnivalofrealestate/.
Mike
March 23rd, 2007 at 5:23 am
12I really like this blog. Keep up the good work…
Anwar Khan Auctions
May 16th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
13Can anyone direct me to a good information source that covers the income tax implications of real estate auctions?
Anwar Khan Auctions
Main Line Real Estate
June 20th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
14Very informative and interesting. Like the “carival” real estate info
Exton Real Estate
June 21st, 2007 at 9:26 am
15I had to laugh when I read “Don’t Let Real Estate Clean You Out”
Neil Simmons
June 21st, 2007 at 11:31 pm
16Hi Joshua,
I nice that someone else (you) can spend time to filter out good reads from bad. Thanks.
Wayne Bienek
June 22nd, 2007 at 8:00 am
17Where do I go to find out more? Does the IRS.gov site have more information on this?
Craig
August 2nd, 2007 at 1:13 pm
18I love to read any information about real estate. Thanks a bunch.
Johan Svensson
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:02 pm
19As I own a investment property this was a great post. Thanks so much for the tips, especially the holiday one….
Johan
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MaxAzi
August 3rd, 2007 at 6:45 am
20Very useful information, keep them coming please.. would like more tips and stufff
Jag
August 3rd, 2007 at 8:44 pm
21Good information all around although the Subdividing land article is no longer available. Thanks for the info!
Tim
August 6th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
22I’m not 100% convinced that selling in the holiday period is such a great idea but the article did put some good arguements forward.
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October 29th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
23Happy to have found your site. Always looking for some good insights on Real Estate!
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Erik Lindamood
October 29th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
24I enjoy reading anything on real estate. A very interesting market we have now a days.
Ernest Donkene
November 15th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
25Great blog. I have linked to your website as I believe my blog readers will get great value from it.
Here’s a great resource for real estate investors that is a definite must read. Lots of great articles and exclusive info and tips you will find now where else and its all free:
http://bestbraindrain.com/categories/Real%20Estate.aspx
E.D.
sean russell
November 15th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
26We decided to list our home throught the holidays and see what happens. Real estate here is just so flat, im not sure what will happen
Chris Heath
December 14th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
27Listing is good in holidays as people have some time to browse for the right property together, free of work restrictions.
Kristy Petrillo, Blue Ridge
January 8th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
28Happy to have found your site. Always looking for some good insights on Real Estate!
Kristy Petrillo
http://www.GeorgiaMountains.com
Live the North Georgia mountain dream. Mountain views, river front and Lake Blue Ridge homes and land. Rent it out when you’re not there.
Matt Harrison
February 5th, 2008 at 4:37 am
29Hi Josh,
Good reads. I particulary liked the article on Subdividing Land.
GMC Acadia
February 9th, 2008 at 11:24 am
30Joshua Dorkin, Friend, Good like with your projects “Carnival of Real Estate”
Alex Bowden
February 10th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
31Sure, during the holiday period people have a lot more time to seriously consider buying or moving, but this is off-set by the fact that there are a lot of people who go away during the holiday period. I find things are generally quieter during holiday periods.
Lewis Adamson
February 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
32Does any one have ideas on how to get your web site ranking better
Lyn Smith
March 13th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
33A lot of people are just too busy with their daily lives to have time to seriously consider buying a new home, so for many the holiday period is the best time to consider doing this.
Anthony Brunetti
March 20th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
34Excellent I really like this real estate blog, Keep up the great work! Make sure you don’t get cleaned out!
Anthony Brunetti
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http://www.postalrealtor.com/
Mizzy worts
April 7th, 2008 at 9:56 am
35Great blog, i love this site!
International Real Estate
April 9th, 2008 at 1:41 am
36very interesting info , Keep up the good work…
Santa Fe Custom Home Builder
April 16th, 2008 at 11:48 am
37This is a great real estate blog, thanks!
Abdo Romeo
April 19th, 2008 at 7:26 am
38Really great, I think that tis real estate resours
Nathan Nicholson
May 12th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
39Nice site and good views on real estate.
James Winston
May 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
40Very interesting site, would love to have more info about selling during the holidays, pros and cons.
Thank you
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