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Another Example of a Call to Action - 04/27/08 06:06 PM

Hi Everyone, Here is another example of a call to action for a new real estate project. This is a great ad because it shows the actual project and offers a free DVD. Most new home ads will don't even show the project, some will show a chef and it's supposed … (1 comments)

How Should Real Estate Agents Advertise? Have a call to action! - 04/26/08 03:05 PM

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to show an example of an advertisement with a good call to action. When I do advertisements for my real estate clients, I tell them they have two options; Option 1 - a branding ad which is basically an agent's pic, a house and a … (7 comments)

Printing Deal I Stumbled Across If Anyone is Interested - 04/26/08 02:22 PM

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Stated Income Loans - 04/25/08 04:26 PM

I was reading an article on stated loans. The article was pretty typical regarding these loans about the history og the loan, and how lenders intended these loans to be used for professionals with unpredicatable income. However, stated income loans or liar loans became an industry standard.
Anyway, the survey asked … (2 comments)

Orange County Local Paper Distribution - 04/25/08 10:52 AM

Hi Everyone,
Attached is a map that shows you were the following Real Estate Sections will be circulated: OC Homes North, OC Homes South, OC Homes Coast and Irvine World News. If you needed to targtet a specific area then this should be very helpful for your marketing campaign. If you need … (0 comments)

Tip to Increase Your Organic Search Results, and it is FREE! - 04/24/08 12:49 PM

Hi Everyone,
I work with a lot of clients for advertising, PR, and online. Although I can't reveal some of my clientele I can tell you some tricks of the trade that we do together to help with your organic search. I have one client who had laughable traffic. By laughable traffic, this … (9 comments)

Now That's A House - 04/22/08 12:27 PM

Anaheim Hills home fetches near-record $6.3 million
April 22nd, 2008 by Jeff Collins
A seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion - plus guest quarters, a pool, a cabana with a frescoed ceiling, a tennis court, and two acres of landscaped gardens - in Anaheim Hills (pictured on right) sold earlier this month in an all-cash … (2 comments)

Q&A with James Joseph of Century 21 - 04/21/08 10:22 AM

Hi Everyone,
Here is some great Q&A with James Joseph.
Insider Q&A told north O.C. home prices off up to 40%
April 19th, 2008 · 83 Comments · posted by Jon Lansner/O.C. Register columnist
James Joseph is owner of the Century 21 Ambassador real estate brokerage in Brea and Whittier. We've spent a deal … (0 comments)

Another Cool Software Tip - 04/20/08 10:20 PM

Hi Everyone,
These are both cool sites to keep all of your passwords in order. Basically this software will have one master password, and then saves the password to the actual site for you so you never forget it. I use both a MAC and a PC. I found these two … (3 comments)

random software tip - 04/20/08 10:04 PM

Hi Everyone,
I always like to share free software that I stumble across that actually works. If you would like to burn a back up to your DVDs into MP4 files, check out Handbrake. This software really works, and it's free. Of course the only downside is that it takes a few … (3 comments)

1000 watt blog - 04/15/08 10:26 AM

Hi Everyone,
Always cool to check out this site if you want to read more real estate blogs. Anyway, this is a really cool blog site that I stumbled across. When you go to this blog, look to the left and click on Real Estate 2.0. This is has a lot of … (1 comments)

Data tracker says O.C. foreclosure auctions likely to rise - 04/15/08 10:14 AM

Here is an interesting article from the Orange County Register.
April 12th, 2008 · 5 Comments · posted by Matt Padilla, Register Reporter and Blogger
Foreclosures are a hot topic these days - tragedies for owners losing their homes but potential deals for investors.
So now is a good time to check in … (0 comments)

Real Estate 2.0 - 04/11/08 11:51 AM

Hi Everyone,
I'm always amazed at how many sites are out there and how much information is readily available. It's truly mind boggling. Anyway, this is a really cool blog site that I stumbled across. When you go to this blog, look to the left and click on Real Estate 2.0. This … (3 comments)

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:46 PM

Mortgages: Is the wound fatal this time?
Entrepreneurs and ex-employees ask whether Orange County's mortgage industry can recover.
By ANDREW GALVIN The Orange County Register Comments 10| Recommend 11 "There is nothing left."
A small group of former mortgage workers were huddled around a table last month, talking about the dire condition of the … (0 comments)

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:46 PM

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:45 PM

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:44 PM

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:43 PM

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:42 PM

Mortgages: Is the wound fatal this time?Entrepreneurs and ex-employees ask whether Orange County's mortgage industry can recover.By ANDREW GALVIN The Orange County Register Comments 10| Recommend 11 "There is nothing left."A small group of former mortgage workers were huddled around a table last month, talking about the dire condition of the … (0 comments)

Cool article on Orange County's mortgage market from industry professionals - 04/10/08 03:41 PM

Mortgages: Is the wound fatal this time?Entrepreneurs and ex-employees ask whether Orange County's mortgage industry can recover.By ANDREW GALVIN The Orange County Register Comments 10| Recommend 11 "There is nothing left."A small group of former mortgage workers were huddled around a table last month, talking about the dire condition of the … (0 comments)

Thoughts on the OC Mortgage Industry - 04/10/08 09:49 AM

O.C.'s mortgage sector won't come back, readers say
April 8th, 2008 · 18 Comments · posted by Andrew Galvin
Andrew Galvin writes:
The results are in: Orange County's mortgage industry will "remain a mere shadow of its former self." That's according to 82 percent of 378 people who voted in our most recent … (0 comments)

Orange County Property Taxes - 04/10/08 09:47 AM

Will Orange County go bankrupt again now?
Property tax due Thursday; collections $91 million behind
April 8th, 2008 · 25 Comments · posted by Jon Lansner/O.C. Register columnist
Attention property owners: Taxes due Thursday!
Apparently, the message isn't getting through. (Or folks have some financial problems.)
O.C. Tax Collector reports that through April 5, $3.3 billion … (0 comments)

Simplest Way to Organize All of Your Contacts - 04/03/08 04:46 PM

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share a site that has made life a lot easier as far as organizing contacts, phone numbers and even birthdays. The best part, it's free! www.plaxo.com. Works with Mac or PC, you can upload all of your hotmail and gmail contacts, and upload them onto your … (1 comments)

Loan Workouts? - 04/03/08 10:34 AM

Hi Everyone,
I have the good fortune of encountering mortgage and real estate professionals on a daily basis to help them generate more business by various types of advertising. One of my clients shared a story of a loan workout or, at this point, loan workouts that they have funded.
Here is the … (0 comments)

Interesting ARticle on Low-End Buyers - 04/02/08 02:46 PM

Half of last year's low-end homebuyers are upside down
April 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments · posted by Jeff Collins
Zillow.com reports that about half of the Orange County homeowners who bought homes last year at the bottom three-fifths of the price spectrum owe more for their mortgage than their home is now … (2 comments)

Housing in Phoenix and Vegas compared to Orange County - 04/01/08 12:27 PM

Phoenix, Vegas housing suffer like O.C.
March 31st, 2008 · 38 Comments · posted by Jon Lansner/O.C. Register columnist
DataQuick's stats for our "local" housing competitors in the Southwest - Phoenix and Vegas - struggling like us with sickly housing markets. Our desert pals to the east suffered in February huge sales drops … (1 comments)

REO Information for Agents - 04/01/08 11:21 AM

Hi Everyone,
Although I have a real estate license, I am not a practicing real estate agent so I receive all kinds of emails pertaining to real estate agents that may or may not help you. Nonetheless, I wanted to share some information I received regarding REOs. Check it out and let me … (3 comments)

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