I get asked several times a day about the real estate industry: Are things getting better? Are property values...

THE NEXT HOUSING SHOCK
This 60 Minutes clip tells a lot about the housing crisis of today--
share with anyone you know who is facing foreclosure
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7361572n&tag=contentMain%3BcbsCarousel
Posted by: Rick Beaudin "The Pinckney Pirate" http://www.pinckneypirate.com

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When you are buying or selling property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. Rick’s commitment as your local REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.
Rick has two daughters who are Pinckney High School graduates. Andrea graduated from Northwood University in Midland, and works for Rick part-time, as well as at H&R Block in Novi. Rachel is a cosmetologist at Salon Silhouettes in Brighton.
Rick went from proud parent to the professional “Pinckney Pirate” Realtor after he began dressing as a pirate to help raise money for the Pinckney Community Schools District. He wears a pirate hat equipped with a fake, long, black hair to high school football and basketball games to sell 50/50 raffle tickets. He began branding himself and establishing a marketing program based on the Pinckney Pirate theme. He can also be seen as the Pinckney Pirate at many local events, like parades, festivals and expo shows.
Rick has also been active in the Pinckney Lakeland Hamburg Hell Chamber of Commerce, serving as the organization’s president from 2002-2007.
Of all his volunteer work, Rick is most passionate about the American Cancer Society. He also serves on the organization’s committee for the Brighton Relay for Life, giving team presentations and recruiting teams.
Just a few years ago, Rick was part of the “Ms. Relay” contest in which he reports looking “stunning” in a red dress; long, blonde locks; high heels and all. He’s also served as emcee for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in Howell and Ann Arbor.
In recognition of the wonderful example he’s set for his colleagues, Rick was the first-ever recipient of the Livingston Association of Realtors “Volunteer of the Year” award.
Along with local and community involvement, Rick also volunteers within his industry. He plans “After Hours” events at different local restaurant to bring together agents from all of the different local real estate companies. It provides an opportunity for open communication and discussion about the local market conditions.
Rick is single and lives on Zukey Lake. True to his community roots, he’s organized many singles activities in the area.
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