Happy New Year ! - 12/30/08 09:55 PM
I wanted to wish you a prosperous and Happy New Year.  May each of you be blessed with caring family and friends and good health in 2009.  I am thankful for my community which includes family, friends, business associates and clients.  This past year was trying on most of us.  However, even though 2008 resulted in loss of income from investments, employment and/or savings, most of us are fortunate to still have our community.  Count these blessings because these relationships really matter most.  Make a commitment on New Year's Day to work on SELF...mind, body and spirit.  Read, travel and continue … (0 comments)

What Is Your Experience With Home Auctions? - 12/16/08 09:26 PM
As a Broker Associate, I represented my Client at the San Jose, California, Home Auction last Saturday, December 13, 2008.  What a great learning experience and event!  There were over 2,000 people there bidding on homes that were previously valued from $90,000 to $1,200,000 and sold from $40,000 to $750,000.  Yes, there were bargains; and, yes, there were investors and first time buyers participating.  Prior to the auction, we completed a Home Inspection on the properties so that we knew approximately what the costs were to restore the property, if needed...no surprises!  If my Client had been successful, I would have … (3 comments)

 

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