736 Joes Lake Road, Cambridge is a new listing I noticed on the BEST ASSETS website. I have not seen the home come up on the MLS yet so this is a home that a lot of buyers might not know about.

The link to the info is here: http://www.tenmanagement.com/listings/property-detail.do?list=2009-11-20&code=MN&case=271-889779

The initial bidding period ends next Sunday 11/29.  I have been finding a lot of good deals on HUD homes this year and this one is price below market value now.  So if you or someone you know whats to take a look at it let me know.

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Associates Plus Inc.

612-290-3809

chuck@thediscoveryteam.com

It might seem like a simple concept!  Of course you should EXPECT what you WANT!  However, the results most people get don't reflect what they want.

We could all debate why that is. The individual can justify and rationalize why that is, but when it comes down to it their FAITH isn't strong enough to trust that their GOOD will come forth.

Or to put it another way the person who gets things they DON'T WANT has attracted those things by spending too much time DOUBTING that their GOOD would come through or FEARING the things that might go wrong in the process.

We have all been there at some stage in our lives and if we still dwell on thoughts that are filled with doubt and fear its okay.  Just become aware you have these thoughts and take some time to become quiet and imagine some of the good things you would want to happen. 

As thoughts come to try to hinder these HIGHER THOUGHTS just shake them off.  Say softly to yourself, "there is no doubt...there is no fear"..."I believe!"..."all things are possible for those who believe!"

EXPECTING what you WANT does take time and practice.  But its really no more difficult then expecting what you don't want so why not do it this way instead.

I have increased my sales and production in the last two years while putting in less hours.  One of the biggest differences for me in the last couple of years is that I have developed a PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS.

I used to spend more time focusing on the NOT ENOUGH or LACK and when I became aware that those LACK and POVERTY thoughts were not helping me I decide to change my thinking!

I have to tell you it took work and it is still a work in progress for me. Each day I continue to program my mind for success by thinking prosperous thoughts.  I program my mind by reading uplifting materials and listening to PROSPEROUS audios. I say affirmations that build my faith and trust in the what I am doing.

The good news is it works great. I have a prosperous business!  I have prosperous relationships and prosperous health! 

I am amazed that so many people are unaware of the power of their thoughts!  I am amazed more when I hear people mock and ridicule prosperous teachers or preachers. 

Why do you do what you do? 

To barely get by?  To struggle?  To go crazy? 

Or do you do what you to to HELP others!  Do you give so much service that the good you deserve gets sent out from you and comes back to you? 

Do you have a prosperity consciousness?  Do you know what it is?  Do you embrace it?  Or do you mock it?

YOU WERE BORN RICH!!!

Chuck Carstensen  --- 612-290-3809 --- RE/MAX Associates Plus inc

RESOURCE for those who want to develop a prosperity consciousness: www.DiscoverYourSuccess.net

Many of today's real estate transactions can WEAR YOU OUT.  Closings can be delayed because of title issues, underwriting delays, septic issues, and a plethora of other challenges.  Plus the more sales you have going on as a Realtor the more you probably have to worry about. 

I tend to be someone who is able to dwell in an UPLIFTED state of mind most of the time.  However, there are those moments where I catch myself thinking about what can go wrong, or why did this get delayed and whose fault is it that it was delayed!

But the reality of a transaction getting delayed or even falling apart is that ITS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD.  I have had 4-5 emails in the last 24 hours of people sending prayer requests about pressing health issues or previous losses of loved ones.

One was about someone who is a single parent with a little 2 year old girl that he is raising on his own because his wife died the day after giving birth.  Yet he is overcoming this obstacle and making the best of it. 

Another is of someone I have worked with for a few years asking for prayer about a medical test she is having and it seems she is fearing the worst.  Still another was about someone with the swine flu locally and it sounds like that person is struggling to hang on.  One more was about someone who has cancer and just a few weeks to live.

THE LESSON FOR ME AND MAYBE FOR SOME OF YOU IS THAT ---- YOU THINK YOU HAVE IT BAD?  Try going through what some of these people are going through!  Or at least don't get so worked up when someone offends you or a transaction is a bit of a challenge.

Chuck Carstensen - RE/MAX ASSOCIATES PLUS INC - 612-290-3809

When it gets too cold out, most people don't want to move. When the holidays are near by people are too busy to look at houses.  Year after year I find that it slows down this time of year because less people are looking for homes. 

However, if you are in a position to buy a home now, use this time to find the right home!  This is the BEST time to buy a home in Minnesota and here is why:

1.  Less people are looking because its too cold for them to move. ( More homes for you!)

2.  The holiday's are coming and the stress of moving and fitting in time for the holiday's is too much (less competition on offers for you!)

3.  Interest rates are still very very low!

4.  The tax credit extension means there is an extra incentive to buy.  And since less people are looking now, you are less likely to run into multiple offers like you would in the Spring.

5. Going off the above point the prices are going to be lower now then they will be in the Spring.

I would strongly suggest buying a home in the next 2-3 months instead of waiting until March or April if you have everything in line now.

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Associates Plus Inc.

612-290-3809

Its been a long time coming for me to actually make good football picks, but in back to back weeks I won the Pick The Pros prize dished out by Wells Fargo in my area.

Basically you just pick the winner of each NFL game (excluding Mondays) and whoever has the best record wins a prize.  I came into the office today and found that I had 2 prizes, one each for the last two weeks.

Of course now this week I actually decided to think when I was making my picks. This might be the kiss of death. 

My upset special is the TEXANS beating the COLTS.  (I am guessing no one will pick that one).

I also suggest taking the RAVENS over the BENGALS in my toss up pick.  (Evenly matched teams).

Good Luck!

Comfortable...sounds like such a nice fuzzy, cozy and warm word.  Almost any sentence that we could use it in makes it sound like "getting comfortable" is a great thing! ...And I would agree.

Unfortunately "staying comfortable" is holding most people down.  So many people are down and out because of finances or relationships or because of things that they regret not doing.  However, its always OUR CHOICE what we do, and most people choose to STAY COMFORTABLE and then complain or get depressed about where they are.

If you could take a few simple steps to improve your life would you FOLLOW THROUGH on them? 

Most people will go to the course, listen to cd; only to say later they tried to DO BETTER but it did not work for them.

To take yourself to a HIGHER place you have to get out of your comfort zone.  It may take a little extra time.  It may cause you to have to let go of some habits that are not serving you. It may mean you have to spend your money in a different way. 

For the FEW that choose to go HIGHER it is well worth it. And for the others they sit back stay comfortable.  Is that working for you??

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Associates Plus Inc

612-290-3809

www.DiscoverYourSuccess.net (For those looking to get out of the comfort zone)

Its easy to think about all the "could haves" and "should haves" of yesterday and last week and wonder "why me". Often we fall into that trap. 

However, its our choice to look at each day is a new adventure and a new beginning.  Its a chance to do your best right now!  (Even if you did not bring your best yesterday.)  Its a day you can enjoy if you CHOOSE to. It doesn't matter what the weather is like or how the transactions are looking at this point.  Today can be a great day!

Look for ways to make this day a great day!  What can you give? Who can you bless? What can you do or not do that would help you feel good?

I am going to share with you a powerful SUCCESS AFFIRMATION.  I take it from Six Minutes To Success with Bob Proctor.

The Diamond Principle:

I live out the DIAMOND PRINCIPLE! It says, "Residing within me are the attributes of precious diamonds. Like the diamond I am uniquely created. There is no other diamond quite like me. Precious...I have a sense of worth. I am valuable! I am lovable and capable! Like a diamond I reflect light bringing warmth and color to all who see me!"

This is truely great way to see yourself and a great way to bring more goodness into your life and the life of those around you. Its easy to get down in tough times, but with help of mindset changing attitudes like these you can learn to quickly get feeling good again.

More great tools at www.DiscoverYourSuccess.net

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Associates Plus Inc

612-290-3809