The 8th Annual Biking for Burns happened Saturday May 10, 2008. 

The event started at Perani Arena & Event Center, Flint, MI.  It is estimated over 3000 bikes which made a 40 mile Motor Cycle Parade to Shriners Park in Clio, MI.  The event was broadcast by WRS R-The Fox 103.9 FM.

People lined the route, East on Lapeer Rd, North on Irish Rd, West on Richfield Rd, North on Genesee Rd, West on Mt. Morris Rd, North on Clio Rd, West on Dodge Rd, North on Jennings Rd, East on Vienna Rd, South on Lewis Rd, West on Wilson Rd to Shriner's Circus Park.

I live on Richfield Rd, I am excited every year to see the heart the bikers have. 

 Looking west on Richfield Rd, only cycles are visable.    Bikers making the turn at Richfield and Irish.

http://www.mlive.com/flint/stories/index.ssf?/base/business-5/1210479674257830.xml&coll=5

On May 5, 2008, at 12:31 PM, Angie Ridley wrote:

Hello Melissa,

Thank you for the opportunity to assist with your article. In addition to the information below, I belong to many rating services also. www.MerchantCircle.com , www.Naymz.com just to name a couple.

 I have been Internet Social Networking since 2006. The social  interacting provides me with an opportunity to show the public and  peers that I am an expert in Genesee County real estate. Blogging  creates a personal relationship between me and my current as well  as future clients. I have had clients call me from my  www.AngieRidley.com blog (a www.realtownblog.com) because they see

 I like to camp or we have some thing else in common that the person calling read about. They meet me before I ever meet them. People are willing to share so much, so just have to want to learn. I learn, educated and advertise my sellers listing where I network.   www.ActiveRain.com social network has 2 values. ActiveRain is a real estate driven blogging website. To access all features a participant must become a member. No fees are involved. The education on ActiveRain is priceless. I have learned web tricks and received useful real estate information. Comments blogged on  ActiveRain can be for "Member Only" or Public. I post Flint real estate stats and listings on ActiveRain which upload to a public site called www.Localism.com . ActiveRain is a great place to generate referral business.

 Socializing on www.myspace.com assist me with communicating the younger generation. I am a Gen X, I am able to converse with Gen Y's over MySpace. It seem Gen Y's like facts and "just say what you mean quickly" responses.

 www.motorcityconnect.com is a place I can give and receive business referrals and education. This site hosts a calendar of free educational events.

 The Michigan Association of REALTORS® thought social networking was so important they created a group for Michigan Realtors on www.facebook.com Here we can discuss what is new with Michigan Real Estate.

www.LinkedIN.com is a professional business network that is based on linking to each to create higher results for the search engines,  as ActiveRain does as well. There is professional discussion,  quick tips and more...

 www.Plaxo.com keeps your systems in sync, members active, and update to with what each other is doing. If you use Outlook, Plaxo will keep your systems in sync. I have 3 systems that I sync  together with this system. If my friend Missy in Ann Arbor posts  to her blog, Plaxo alerts me.

 My next venture is www.MLive.com forums. These forums are broke down by area and category. This will create close community ties.

 I add www.youtube.com clips in my blogs so people can get a visual about me. Again, they know me before the call.

 I have a Mobile Notary that I separate from the real estate brokerage so I have a free blog in www.wordpress.com to advertise  that business with no expenses.

 I hear agents say, I don't have time to blog; I don't have time not too. I connect my www.AngieRidley.com blog to all other blogs I have, my business website www.CompleteRealtyLLC.com and my email address. I make myself very easy to find.

All the blogs I have listed are free to all!

Another year has come to an end.  I would like to thank the staff at the Flint Area Association of Realtors® for all their determination and hard work.  You make the Realtors® of the Flint Area Association of Realtors® job easier.  You are FAAROUT!   Merry Christmas

 Kim Thompson:  FAAR & TWIRE Operations Director
Tasks: Assistant to CEO, Complaints, Grievances, Committees, RPAC
E-mail: Kim@flinthomes.net  

    Kim, I want to give you a special thanks.  Your support gave me strength when I thought I had ran out.  Thank you Kim.

 JoAnne Amador:  FAAR & TWIRE Financial Director

Leigh Coburn:  FAAR & TWIRE Accounting Assistant
Andrea Greynolds:  FAAR Marketing Director

Casey Hardin:  FAAR Membership Director
David Kirk:  FAAR Systems Administrator
Cindy Neal:  FAAR Member Advocate
Amy Sawade:  FAAR Information Assistant
Brandee Spencer:  FAAR Information Director

Casey Spencer:  FAAR Technology Director

Your an awesome team.  Thank you for everything you do all year long.

Can you imagine...

I am imagining a loan servicing company and backing investor saying to the homeowners:

"I know your ARM is getting ready to adjust. We understand we probably shouldn't have done this loan to begin with or we understand the economy is tough let's make a difference. We won't adjust your ARM. We will keep the rate locked at the current percent as long as you make the payments. We are in this together, lets get out of this together."

If one company did this, would others follow. What would the market do? How many people would be grateful and use that company again. How many real estate agents would refer business to that company?

Just thinking, wishing and dreaming....

   This was 2006.                                                                 This is 2007!!!!!!

      Take me out to the BALL PARK!

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The Kearsley Little League Team are in the ball field.  I may be a bit sided when I say, "the girls in pink are awesome".  The girls in pink are members of the Complete Realty, LLC team.  They are UNDEFEATED at this time, June 21st, 07.

After the game, we enjoyed ice cream at the Karaoke Cafe!  Fun was had by all.  The girls ate ice cream and sang.  See the video!

Please enjoy the pictures of the team.  Share the picutres, copy them, what ever, just enjoy them! 

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Enjoy the game of softball with these true athletes.  The Kearsley Baseball League!For the schedule please follow this link;  http://www.kearsleybaseballleague.com/

Good Luck Complete Realty and to all the teams. Have Fun!!!!

www.tutto.com  This is an awesome “Office on Wheels!”  I have developed injuries from carrying around notebooks and full totes.  I bought a case on wheels about 3 months ago.  It was a blessing.  The first case on wheels was too big for the airplane and I couldn’t fit legal. 

 While wondering the tradeshow at NAR Mid Year in Washington, I found the great “Office on Wheels”.  My new “Office on Wheels” fits legal, 17 inch laptop or tablet and pockets for everything you could imagine.  The top is even structured so I have a place to sit if needed.

 The new “Office on Wheels” will fit in the airplane bins and is stackable.  The wheels are swivel. No more worries about unbalanced office equipment tipping or twisting. 

 Please visit the website for more information.  I’m sure my little spiel doesn’t do the “Office on Wheels” justice!

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At Complete Realty, LLC we are always trying new gadgets!

11 years ago I pulled up to greet buyer clients.  I had a Chrysler Sebring Rag Top.  They said, "If you were driving a foriegn car we wouldn't do business with you".  Well I had to get work done on the vehicle, I found out it was made in Mexico. hahaha

They turned out to be great clients.

Friday April 27 was a night for Flint fun and entertainment.  I went to an evening pt together by the Whiting and FCCC called “Triple Play”.  This evening was way cool.  We started the evening at “The Farmers Market’.  Mott Community College played gentle soft music while we snacked and had drinks.   I hear the chicken at the Farmers Market is like know other.

The next stop was at the University of Michigan Auditorium.  We listened to “Triple Play”.  Great music played with blues and jazz. The entertainers supplied lots of laugh for a large crowd. http://www.madcatmusic.net/tour.html .

The last stop was the Aloha Lounge and Jazz Club.

I was amazed at the great music being played here.  JTE was the bank, they play every Friday night at the Aloha.  If you like Motown, Jazz and a little bit if the and a little bit of that, this is a hot spot for you!

Flint FCCC, you out did your self!  Great job!!!!  I can’t wait until the next event.

 I love it.  I no longer carry paper to write on.  All my notes for meetings are in a Journal file so I may write, yes write, on the screen for notes.  This system is magical.  I am more organized, my office is paperless and my office products are synced. 

 The Motion Tablet allows me to work just like on a desk top when out of the office.  When I return to the office, I put the information from the Motion PC in my shared document so the information automatically transfers to the desk top.  I also take information from the desktop and put in the Motion tablet.  All transactions are scanned, put in shared files then saved.   I can in the field with the Cannon portable.

 I use Plaxo from AOL so my contacts, calendar and tasks are always in sync.  The Motion tablet includes Bluetooth, Inferred and more….  Easy to sync with the TREO.

http://www.motioncomputing.com .

 Complete Realty, LLC 

Complete Realty, LLC Client Mission Statement

 The mission of Complete Realty, LLC to act is a Real Estate Resource Center for clients while providing the best Quality Service possible. 

Complete Realty, LLC Client Vision Statement 

The vision of Complete Realty, LLC is to understand and educate all clients so the clients will buy or sell real estate with knowledge and confidence.  

Complete Realty, LLC Client Core Values 

The core values of Complete Realty, LLC include education, creditability, professionalism, and proud to be Client Centric.  Complete Realty, LLC seeks to understand the client’s need by listening to the client.                                   

Angela K Ridley’s Mission Statement to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

My personal mission statement for the agents of Complete Realty, LLC, is to provide the agents with the tools and education to be a Client Centric Agent for ultimate success. 

Angela K Ridley’s Vision Statement to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

My vision statement for the agents at Complete Realty, LLC is that every agent realizes their own potential through education and communication.   

Angela K Ridley’s Core Values to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

I will always do as I ask.  I will attempt teach as well as learn.  I will always ask for input and guidance because I can’t do it alone.  I will be professional and respectful at all times.  I will continue to attend and promote educational programs too assist agents and I stay Client Centric.

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