Misc., Rants, Etc.

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Tue, Sep 23, 2008

I'm going to be a Dad!! by Mike Taylor

We are pregnant!!!! This is our first and I am soooooo excited. We have known for a little bit and should find out the sex in about 2 weeks. First and foremost all that we want is a healthy baby, but if I am being honest I am really pulling for a boy. The initial shock and awe of being pregnant and getting the label “parent” has worn off and now I cannot wait.

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Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Back from Canada by Mike Taylor

I just got back, actually I am writing this from a ferry ride heading back to Vancouver, from a real estate conference in British Columbia. It was not your traditional real estate conference; rather it was put on by the people who host my website and was a gathering of some of THE most web savvy agents from around North America. I was able to meet some amazingly knowledgeable agents and brokers, forged several great relationships, and shared ideas with some of the most knowledgeable agents in North America. As good as I might like to think I am at real estate, websites, internet marketing etc. I was truly humbled this week by the agents I met. Being able to bump elbows with these bright minds and pick the brains of people with many...

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Thu, Jan 10, 2008

Great Indianapolis Mechanic by Mike Taylor

This is another post that has nothing to do with Indianapolis real estate or the like. This is a recommendation for a great Indianapolis mechanic. Once you find a good, reliable, and most important, trustworthy mechanic: I feel it is my obligation to spread the word to as many people as possible. With so many crooked, incompetent, and apathetic mechanics out there it is rare to stumble upon someone like this. Malless Automotive located on 71st Street in Pike Township is worth the drive to get your care fixed here. These guys are simply awesome. I initially went there on a recommendation from my brother in law and have had nothing but great experiences. I have to admit when I first heard their name I thought it was “Malice”...

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Tue, Oct 16, 2007

Back from Vacation by Mike Taylor

I am back from vacation and it is on and poppin’. My batteries are recharged and I was even able to sell a house while in Mexico thanks to some very loyal clients. I included a couple photos, one of all us on the trip ( I am on the right), and one of Acapulco Bay. I am officially sick of margaritas and Mexican food. I have tons to do and catch up on. I am hopefully closing on house Monday, wrapping up another deal, listing a house this week, and should be writing a new offer tomorrow. I have also started to create a Squidoo lens on Indianapolis real estate and will post it here when I have it complete.

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Thu, Oct 04, 2007

Vacation by Mike Taylor

I will leaving for vacation tonight and will be gone for 1 full week. My wife and I and some friends are going down to Acapulco Mexico to use a timeshare we have and have yet to use. Supposedly my cell phone is going to work there and I will be checking my email at least once a day. I will be back late next Friday. Adios.

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Mon, Sep 24, 2007

Energy Fact by Mike Taylor

Did you know that it takes 714 pounds of coal to keep a simple 100 watt light bulb lit for one year? Do you ever leave a room or go to work with a light bulb on? I do too. Think about this…there are approximately 320,000 Indianapolis homes (not counting Carmel, Fishers, Avon, Greenwood, etc.); if we could each save just half of this we would save 114,240,000 pounds of coal. We would also not put: 800,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, 816,000 of nitrogen oxides, and 296,320,000 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Don’t get me wrong, you will not see me on some Greenpeace boat chasing down an oil tanker anytime soon, but I do think it is our obligation to do our part. So next time you notice that light on, think about...

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Mon, Sep 17, 2007

Best Dentist in Indianapolis by Mike Taylor

Ok, admittedly this has nothing to do with Indianapolis real estate, Carmel real estate, Fishers real estate or another real estate, but I feel the need to share. I just went to the dentist for the first time in…ahem…let’s just call it a while. A friend of my wife’s recommended a place called the dental spa. I cannot say enough good things about this place. You walk in and you really feel like you are in spa; relaxing music, waterfalls, calming colors, and the nicest people ever. When you are getting your teeth cleaned by the friendly folks, they give you a headset and have flat screen TVs mounted on the ceiling so you watch whatever you want. They also offer paraffin wax if you would like to dip your hands in while the cleaning...

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Wed, Sep 12, 2007

Indy Commute Times by County by Mike Taylor

There was an article in the Indianapolis Star that I thought would be interesting especially for anyone looking to relocate to Indianapolis. The article was about average commute times from various counties. Here is how it breaks down: Marion County – 21.5 Madison County – 24 Hamilton County – 24.6 Johnson County – 24.6 Hendricks County – 25.3 Morgan County – 27.2 Hancock County – 28.2 I was a little surprised to find out that the average Hamilton County commute time was not longer. For those of you not familiar with Indy, Hamilton County consists of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Cicero, and Sheridan. The traffic reports always detail I-69 as being backed up…I guess it is not that bad after all. I...

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