What to do if there is a tornado headed your way - 04/26/10 07:28 PM
I believe being prepared and knowing what to do can always save lives.  Here in South Texas we don't have many tornado's, but we often have warnings.  Info in this blog from Robin Rogers is important.  KNOW how to protect your family and pets.
Via Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas:
Early Saturday morning, a thunderstorm swept through the San Antonio area. We got some very heavy hail in Cibolo and Schertz, and were under a tornado watch. Although south Texas is not considered to be in Tornado Alley, there are tornadoes and wind shear from time to time. After reading about the destruction caused … (1 comments)

FHA's Dave Stevens Talks. WE created the mess. THEY'll fix it. Oboy. - 04/19/10 07:16 PM
FHA says WE created the mess?  What about all the other lenders (now out of business) that contributed to this terrible housing mess.
Great blog from Gene, see below.
Via Gene Wunderlich - Realtor®, Government Affairs Director (Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors):
This morning we were treated to an hour long conference call with FHA Commissioner Dave Stevens, courtesy of NAR. Long-time readers know I'm a fan of Stevens, even got a nice comment from him on a blog I wrote last fall following his address at NAR. I think it's a good thing to have somebody in his position who actually … (0 comments)

Bed bugs are BACK and they are Causing Problems for Hotels and Landlords Nationwide! - 04/07/10 04:25 PM
This article was gross enough to deserve a re-blog!!!  Don't let the bed bugs bite, courtesy of Wallace.  See below... eeewwww!
Via Wallace S. Gibson CPM * GRI (Gibson Management Group, Ltd.):
Bed bugs have been around for years and their bites have caused several 6-figure lawsuits and awards to plaintiff hotel-guests in Las Vegas and New York. Anyone who has seen the movie Ocean’s Thirteen and the treatment given the “5-Diamond hotel critic” can appreciate the devastation that bed bug bites can cause. With the rising number of complaints to municipal and health agencies, the federal government is now waking up to … (6 comments)