david saks: Fleecing Homeowners One House At A Time : The Property Tax Caper - 09/18/09 01:31 AM
When the city or county, or both, decide to propose a new property tax hike for some reason, i.e., a new football stadium, street improvements, school board pay raises, safety and fire needs, pay raises for lazy government officials, etc., the hoi polloi will rant, rage, wail and grind teeth. … (16 comments)
david saks: Beaver Fibs - 09/03/09 12:45 AM
"Beaver Fibs''
What is it that made Theodore (Beaver) Cleaver unique ?
It was his uncanny ability to tell a fib.
If there was a way to get out of any trouble he was in, or punishment was imminent he'd find a way with a neat little well timed … (34 comments)
"An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked … (2 comments)
david saks: All The Way - 08/09/09 01:05 PM
When we transfer the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. and all of the terms of the contract are carried out, we call this closing.
Right ?
Well, maybe it depends on the state you live in.
If a deed of trust is used instead … (6 comments)
david saks: Light My Fire - 07/12/09 03:23 PM
The Mississippi Delta is hot.
So is Memphis.
This is the time of year we Southern folk call "Dog Days".
Heat indexes in the shade along highway 49 west can soar to 118f. That's Hades !
There's an abundance of new construction in the Delta. Many homes exposed to … (21 comments)
david saks: God's House - 07/06/09 07:59 AM
How should one approach the task of selling the House of God ?
The Synagogue and the Ark, the Church and the steeple, the Mosque with the minaret.
Usually, once the board of directors, or the congregation, has decided to part with their place of worship a variety of … (7 comments)
david saks: Flamingo Boogie - 07/03/09 06:07 PM
I really appreciate all of the fantastic comments and all of the sweet, and thoughtful, expressions of approval for the music from all of you. I certainly believe that greener pastures are the reward for patience and we'll all get through this disgustingly foul national financial calamity together, and … (2 comments)
david saks: One Year In Active Rain : My Anniversary - 03/15/09 06:17 PM
There are only great things to say about Active Rain.
I've made friends, I've made partners, I've earned a living, I've made progress, I've made music, I've felt happiness, I've endured sadness, I've laughed and cried, I've learned, I've taught, I've become a better person, and I've grown as a real estate professional … (10 comments)
david saks: What is Success ? - 02/22/09 06:07 PM
What could be better than watching the economy of nearly every country collapse as we speak ?
I'll tell you what !
It's here in the beautiful, middle-class, luxury and comfort of the High Point Coffee Shop on Union Avenue in mid-town Memphis near the University of Tennessee with students, faculty … (12 comments)
david saks: Financing the National Debt : More Trouble - 02/18/09 03:10 PM
What happens when fiscal policy begins to determine the course of the natural state of the nations economy ?
Our federal fiscal policy is overseen by both the legislative and executive branches of the United States government.
What happens when the federal government spends more money than it expects to … (2 comments)
david saks: The New American Lifestyle - 12/15/08 02:12 PM
Our great government should consider a new economic stimulus and bailout program for millions of homeowners facing foreclosure over the coming months.Along with lowering gasoline prices nationwide, congress should also seriously consider a measure to give gasoline discount coupons to Americans who can't refinance, and who are about to be … (10 comments)
david saks: A Time to Reflect and a Time to Heal - 10/29/08 12:22 AM
I posted this to a blog and I was encouraged by a friend to post this to the community:
Many agents are start up agents, new entry, new affiliates, and don't have the financial advantages of our more affluent realtors. It's difficult for them to compete.
Even though fuel costs are predicted by … (0 comments)
david saks: My Prayers - 10/28/08 06:02 AM
I was sitting here having a cup of hot chocolate on this cold Memphis morning thinking of things to come.
This past year has been a great challenge for so many of us.
Perhaps the greatest.
For our friends, our families, our loved ones, our colleagues, our clients, our customers, our communities.
Most of us … (17 comments)
david saks: Short Selling Stock Versus The House : A Saks Primer - 09/21/08 06:42 AM
Short selling a stock isn't the same thing a short selling a home.
When you short sell a house a bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount the loan balance due to an economic or financial hardship distressing the mortgagor. The negotiation is carried out through a bank's Loss mitigation team The bank usually … (9 comments)
david saks: D.C. Property Tax and Revenue Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling 48 Million Dollars - 09/17/08 09:34 AM
Harriette Monica Walters, a former employee of the District of Columbia's Office of Tax and Revenue, pleaded guilty this morning to felony counts of wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, federal tax evasion.
According to the Court, and in the 114-page Statement of the Offenses, the scheme to defraud OTR … (14 comments)
david saks: Meth Labs, Drugs, Guns and Adverse Facts - 09/17/08 08:21 AM
What kind of people are circulating about the throngs of civilized Americans daily ?
Criminals that decent, law abiding citizens encounter every day of their lives ?
Here's a story about one.
I came across a particularly interesting court case about an individual by the name of Michael Creel, … (9 comments)
A disgruntled agent had been bombarding me with insults about the photographs on my biography pages. He's spent a great deal of time examining my life. He even spammed me with things I didn't know about myself, such as Wikipedia articles about my life.
This is the new 53 year old blonde. … (26 comments)
david saks: Did Your Laptop Wall Charger or Power Supply Conk Out ? Here's Good Advice.... - 09/10/08 12:00 AM
I had a wall charger cable snap on me. I drove around town for a while checking out the prices on various power supplies and wall chargers for my trusty little notebook. You know, I made the usual geek palaces, Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot, Target, Walmart, K-Mart, the various hobby … (20 comments)
david saks: Are You Confident ? - 09/04/08 01:39 AM
Accepting liability for your judgement and action may be considered a hallmark of maturity and wisdom.
It's essential in today's business world that we remain energetic and alert. The demonstration of ingenuity can take you a long way in a sea of confusion or lack of design. You should always be free to … (6 comments)
david saks: What Comes With The House ? - 09/04/08 01:39 AM
Did you ever stop to consider that the more the seller is willing to thrown in with the deal, the less of an expense the closing might actually be to the buyer ?
Could it be conceivable, in consideration of whatever the seller chooses to throw in with the deal, that … (4 comments)
"Owning a home should never have to be "just a dream" for anyone.
The responsibility of every
real estate agent is to make home ownership a right & reality, in
conformance with fairness,
the principles of sound ethical judgement, justice & the laws of
our nation".
David Saks - Broker The Real Estate Mart of
Tennessee
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