mario villagran: Happy Mother's Day! - 05/09/09 10:25 AM
To all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and anyone else who helps fill the role. Mothers are the foundation of many families. They provide strength, support, sensitivity, and let's not forget good meals. We take one day out of the year to honor them but they deserve to be honored everyday. … (2 comments)
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mario villagran: First Time Homebuyers: What You Need to Know (Part 1) - 04/07/09 05:28 PM
This will be the first of a multi-part series on getting ready to buy your first home. As I continue to meet new prospects and people who have never tried to buy a home I'm amazed at how necessary it is for us as Realtors to educate our clients. This education … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Inappropriate Use of Tax Money - 03/18/09 12:00 PM
So President Obama says that AIG represents inappropriate use of tax money. This is just like me giving the homeless guy off the freeway off ramp with a sign "need money for booze" some money and getting mad cause he bought some booze. We knew that these guys were unethical before … (1 comments)
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mario villagran: Beware Non-Licensees! - 03/16/09 12:49 PM
Just read through my CA Real Estate Magazine and read that penalties for non-licensees is $20k and/or 6 months in a county jail. A corporation is subject to a fine of $60k. I wish they would offer a reward cause I could probably make a living reporting all these people that … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Tax Shelter - 02/03/09 02:35 PM
Well it's that time of the year again. The fifth season that everyone dreads, tax season. We begin to gather up all the statements that we have received and some us even begin to dig up receipts and question what we can write-off. Are those Adidas I bought a write-off? I … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: How the Mighty Have Fallen! - 01/21/09 02:46 PM
I am watching the news and the banks are dominating the headlines. The banks keep losing money and keep asking the government for more of our tax dollars. They continue to make bad decisions and we continue to pay for it. I am not sure when society made it more acceptable … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Letter to our 44th President - 11/05/08 02:15 AM
Dear Mr. Obama,
Congratulations on a well run and successful campaign. Your campaign persevered and got your message of hope and change through to the American people. My ideology is not in line with yours or your party but obviously it is with the majority of Americans. What I do see … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: McCain v. Obama (none of the above) - 11/04/08 02:39 AM
I will make this disclosure first, I am an independent and I find myself more in line with the libertarian party. I agree with Larry Elder when he says that there is not much difference between the two parties. I also would like to recommend that people read two books by … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Loan Modifications - 10/29/08 03:49 PM
Loan Modifications seem to be the next industry to boom. There are so many people that owe more than their house is valued and with the economy in a downward spiral some of these people are having a difficult time making their mortgage payments. Companies are starting to issue layoff notices … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: NAR's Stimulus Plan - 10/23/08 04:59 PM
The National Associaton of Realtors (NAR), who I'm a member of, recently presented a stimulus plan to congress. Why shouldn't they since congress seems to be doing anything that they feel is going to boost confidence in the market. It is only tax money after all. Here it is and you … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Should the U.S. Bail Out Homeowners? - 10/14/08 03:56 PM
This morning when I dropped off my children I had a parent tell me that the government should pay off everyone's loan. Thank God it was before the kids' morning prayer because I was able to pray for this man. The funny thing is that I can't blame him for thinking … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Every Day Alive is a Blessed Day - 10/06/08 06:39 PM
Doom and gloom is all you hear in the news these past few weeks. Just a while ago I read of a father and husband that took killed his family and then himself because of financial worries, http://www.dailynews.com/ci_10651501?source=rss. Thousands of families are in distress and this market will soon change. The … (6 comments)
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mario villagran: Need Somebody to Listen, Call a Realtor - 10/02/08 03:22 PM
This has been a hectic week for everyone. Many family members, friends, and clients have been calling me to get my opinion about what's happening. I could go on and on about why I think this bailout plan is wrong for us and will prolong our recovery but that's not the … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Let's Go Green! - 09/10/08 04:35 PM
I just finished reading the September issue of California Real Estate, California Association of Realtor's magazine, while on a camping trip in Carpinteria, CA. What a beautiful place but off the coast you can see the platforms where they drill for oil. This was the "Green Issue" and so the timing … (1 comments)
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mario villagran: Mid Wilshire Craftsman Home - 207 S. Serrano Los Angeles, CA 90004 - 08/26/08 11:29 AM
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mario villagran: Radon and Lead Kits - 08/22/08 02:34 PM
As realtors we are constantly made aware of the dangers that can be found in and around the home. We have so many disclosures that we need to present to the home-buyer that it's very hard to forget. Houses built prior to 1978 most likely had paint that contained lead and … (1 comments)
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mario villagran: Real Estate Bargains - 08/20/08 02:37 PM
I've decided to reintroduce my campaign of bringing what my team and I feel are great bargains in the Glendale, Burbank, and some of the surrounding areas. I hope this is helpful.
If you should need any assistance with your real estate needs please feel free to call me or email … (0 comments)
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mario villagran: Burbank Pool Home - 08/11/08 11:27 AM
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mario villagran: 2215 W. 15th St. Los Angeles, CA - Business Opportunity - 07/29/08 04:45 PM
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mario villagran: 6954 Halbrent Van Nuys, CA 91403 - Great Bargain - 07/28/08 05:47 PM
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