If the Toilet Paper Dispenser is in the Shower, You Might Need a Home Inspector. - 01/23/10 03:45 PM
We get the question quite often, "Do I need to have the house inspected?" Well, dollars and cents say, "yes", but most importantly common sense says, "yes." Consider this disturbing picture of house with toilet paper roll dispenser built into the shower!!! (along with an electrical outlet, yipes!)

 
First, let me state that I am not a home inspector. I am not posting this to solicit home inspection business. I am in the real estate repair, restoration, and property preservation business as a general contractor. I want buyers and Realtors to be aware that the homes in this market are VERY different than anything we … (5 comments)

Heavy Rains Put Realtors To Work in Southern California - 01/22/10 08:26 PM
There is no sleeping in and sitting by the fire when it's raining and cold outside for Realtors in Southern California. Realtors are on top of their game making calls and arrangements making sure their listings are safe and secure without major water damage. We have had MANY calls keeping us busy with tarping, water extraction, damage assessment, floor and drywall drying, and repair as a result of the heavy rains in Southern California.
WARNING: if you are a Realtor in Southern California with a vacant listing...time to step it up and inspect your property!
DO NOT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED … (1 comments)

Connecting and Engaging... The ActiveRain Gods are Speaking - 01/07/10 09:03 PM
I think the ActiveRain gods might be trying to tell us something.
What, you are not believer? Well, I have deciphered their ways and have proof that the AR gods are hard at work and they have something to say!
I suppose an experience, encounter, article, blog, or random thought can all trigger ActiveRain posts. Recently, I was "triggered" to start writing a blog titled, "People are Not Line items" in regards to how we develop our leads and client relationships, inspired by Pour Your Heart Into it by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. So, I went to ActiveRain and before clicking … (6 comments)

Realtors Losing Deals to Low Appraisals - 01/04/10 08:29 PM
Realtors are losing deals to low appraisals. That is a problem and a fair complaint in considering the argument. Perhaps we need to look more at the root of the problem to determine the solution.
Thanks to Active Rain member Diane Osowieki in her blog for directing me to USA Todays recent article Foreclosures Weigh on Home Appraisals.
The article states that The National Association of Realtors and The National Association of Home Builders agree that low appraisals are drastically "sinking" home sales. They argue that it is not fair to compare foreclosed homes to non-foreclosed homes because foreclosed properties sell for … (4 comments)

Lowered Expectations By Foreclosure Buyers. Why? - 01/04/10 05:39 PM
Lowered expectations. Don't take it as negative statement, that is the just reality of the movement by consumers in today's market. Trends show consumers expect less when purchasing a foreclosure and expect a discounted price to follow. According to a survey done by Trulia.com 65% homebuyers expect a 30% discount in the purchase price of a foreclosure, but are willing to pay on average $30,000 when purchasing a new home for things such as furniture, paint, hot water heaters, etc. Buyers are now understanding that the majority of the homes in this market are considered distressed properties, knowing now that they will likely need to put … (12 comments)

 
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