How Clear Is Your Picture? - 01/26/11 02:31 AM
How Clear is Your Picture?
I wanted to share a quick story with you.  A life story of heartbreak, determination, patience and reward. 
Early last year one of my first time home-buyers got into contract on a bank owned home.  After a week or so into our inspection period the appraisal came in thousands below what we had offered. Hmmm.....what's abnormal about that? Not much in today's market, I know. We spent the next week or so fighting with the bank to accept the appraised value so that we could move forward and close. The argument was to no avail, we were forced … (9 comments)

HUGE California Traffic Tickets Fines Effective 01/06/2011 - 01/19/11 01:28 AM
I found this and thought I should warn all you northern California drivers!  You better read this list so you know what not to do! Have a happy and safe 2011!
Via Ralph Gorgoglione - California Sunset Team - Los Angeles (Relocation Certified - EcoBroker - Keller Williams Realty):
HUGE California Traffic Tickets Fines Effective 01/06/2011
California drivers - be advised that traffic ticket fines are increasing substantially in 2011.
Effective immediately, if you do not stop at the red light, be ready to pay $436 in fines or if you pass a school bus with flashing red signals, you will be charged … (4 comments)