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Common Citizen 
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,10:04 am |
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I have to agree with Nphil and minnow about Albert Lea. It has been my experience that if you are successful in this community, people tend to watch and wait for you to make a mistake and then pounce on you. This is a sad representation of this community and I'm not proud of it. I know people who read the local fish wrap just to check out the convictions, divorces, foreclosures, etc... just to make themselves feel better and to use as gossip down at the coffee shop or church suppers or wherever else the "holier than thou's" hang out.
Robert, I have to give you creds for admitting your mistakes publicly but I'm not so sure it's the smart thing to do in this community from a business standpoint. People can be unforgiving in this town. e.g. mrspock...
I don't condone the mistakes, but the measure of a great man is how he can pick himself up and "get better" with his life after he's been knocked down a peg or two. imho.
I loathe people who attack someone for past indiscretions if its obvious the person acknowledges their mistakes and tries to fix their life. We are all human. For instance, I don't hold any hard feelings against libbies... they're just misguided people. 
“For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again…” (Proverbs 24:16a, NIV).
Here's to 2009... 
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This is my real name
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,12:08 pm |
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So, Robert - answer me this, if you will:
I am 4 years into a 30-year fixed, at 6%. Is it a good time to refinance (to save interest in the long run)?
I have no trouble making my mortgage payments, in fact, I make 2 extra payments a year (and I won't go to a bi-weekly, since that's essentially what I'm doing now without extra charges for "officially" doing it).
I have heard that you shouldn't refinance unless the rate drops at least two full percentage points (assuming you are keeping up with your mortgage).
What are rates looking like right now?
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nosale
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,12:39 pm |
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(MADDOG @ Dec. 30 2008,6:04 am)
QUOTE Some interesting reading on the Tribune site, though. Perhaps that's why all the comments were deleted? Minnesota Association of Realtors. QUOTE Mad; I HAVE NO IDEA? Still don't remember? Chances are you won't get censored here.
Robert,
I'm curious to the article the Maddog posted a link to the Minnesota Association of REALTORS®.
I read the article and it stated that you violated a code of ethics for the 2nd time in a 3 year period. It goes on to say that you were fined $2,000; 6 hours of real estate continuing education courses; and a 90 day suspension. If this is about you, what did you do to have this levied against you? 
I remember seeing your photo in rotation on the Century21 ad in the Albert Lea Tribune but it is no longer there. I went to the Century21 website and they don't even list you as an agent at their office. Do you work for a different Century21 now?
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nosale
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,1:13 pm |
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Robert,
Another question:
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
NEW: Beth Djalali at Coldwell Banker Burnet. TRANSFER: Kelly Calvert, Duane Madson, Tom Meilander, Mike Hennes, Julie Andrews, John Mintz, Jarett Ruud, David Stevenson, Angela Clark, Tami Timbeross, Tyler Schultz, Mike Hart, Richard Hendrickson to Prudential Lovejoy Realty. DROP: Kraig Schwartz from Coldwell Banker Burnet; Laura Miles of Coffeehouse Real Estate, LLC.; Lisa Glomski from RE/MAX of Rochester. The MN Assn of REALTORS Board of Directors has terminated the REALTOR membership of Robert Hoffman, Century 21 O’Byrne Realty for three years.
SEMAR
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White Pride
weißer Stolz
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,3:57 pm |
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As a person, Mr. Hoffman is a decent guy. As a realtor, in my experience, not so much. My experience rests on his representation of a buyer, who after searching a few homes that Mr. Hoffman assured was a good deal (they weren't), was encouraged by Mr. Hoffman to pay full price on a newly listed home. The buyer, as gullable as a new buyer can be, was never encouraged to make a lower offer, or negotiate terms what so ever. That, in my opinion, makes him a bad realtor for a buyer. Any time I worked with a realtor, they went the extra mile to ensure I was getting a fair price on a home, not just out to line their own pockets like Mr. Hoffman did. From what I have heard from other people's dealings with him, the story is very much similar.
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I'm an ENGLISH speaking white GERMAN-AMERICAN, and DAMN PROUD OF IT!
What bothers people more... the fact others disagree w/them, or that the others just might be right after all?
If you're being stupid, acting stupid, or just plain stupid, I will not hesitate to let u know!
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corporatemisfitz
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,4:56 pm |
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It's unfortunate that this topic has been drawn into a public bitch session about a very positive influence in our community. Mr. Hoffman brings a tremendous amount to our community. It's his forward thinking, business oriented, community conscience that brings so much to our community. Keep up the good work Robert & don't let the haters get you down. :-)
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Replicant
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,4:58 pm |
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Some drink deeply from the river of knowledge. Others only gargle. - Woody Allen
The problem is not that we have too many fools, it's that the lightning isn't distributed right. - Mark Twain.
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jimhanson
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Posted on: Dec. 31 2008,5:15 pm |
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You would think that with all the venom and bile on this subject that he had done something SERIOUS--like run for President or Vice President on the Republican ticket or something!  
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