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What are Realtor's Biggest Problems? - 09/30/07 01:21 AM

Hi,I'm trying to do some homework from one of my coaching sessions, and one of the assignments I am supposed to address is how do I plan to solve Realtor's biggest problems. I'm having a problem being objective because I am a realtor - I keep bringing MY OWN problems into … (15 comments)

Interesting Advertising Techniques - 09/22/07 02:11 PM

In these days where fingers are pointed in every direction blaming brokers, lenders, the feds and even the stock market, because bad people (actually called cockroaches in an interview earlier this week) have sold consumers loans without really explaining the terms of the loan, thereby ruining the state of our housing … (2 comments)

A Great Week for Housing! - 09/20/07 02:00 AM

This has been an interesting week for the housing industry! I'm certain you have heard by now that the Feds lowered interest rates by 1/2%. But what I find even more interesting is the FHA reform that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on the same day. Many are … (2 comments)

Will the Feds Cut Interest Rates Tomorrow? - 09/17/07 09:35 PM

On a more serious note today, we will probably see quite a bit of volatility in the markets and mortgage rates during the next several days because many are anxiously awaiting tomorrow's Federal Reserve meeting's outcome. Several economists believe the Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate, with some experts anticipating a 0.25-percentage … (2 comments)

The Queen Mary Distracted Me From Flipping Homes - 09/16/07 01:08 PM

Yesterday I promised to share my thoughts on flipping homes. As I was sneaking around the Queen Mary ghost hunting yesterday, the topic on my mind (other than being extremely jumpy) was 'what is THE MOST important thing' I can share with you about flipping homes. I wasn't about to admit … (0 comments)

My Addiction to Real Estate Reality TV - Good or Bad? - 09/15/07 02:01 PM

I received an email yesterday from someone doing a survey on how the general public feels about real estate reality TV. The survey proceeded to list some of my favorites: Flip This House, Flip That House, Sell this House, etc. Do I have an opinion on these shows - YOU BET!The … (4 comments)

Is Your Adjustable Mortgage Adjusting Upward in the Next Few Months? - 09/14/07 11:36 PM

I spent the better part of this morning worrying about something I said in my last post. I am wondering how the consumers who are sitting on adjustable mortgages that are about to adjust upward, are going to be able to refinance their homes to keep their payments reasonable. Many lenders … (2 comments)

Subprime Crisis: Is it a national crisis or a local crisis? - 09/14/07 01:25 AM

You read it everywhere, its in the news every night. "The Subprime Crisis!" Subprime lenders are closing their doors, prime lenders are laying off people who work the mortgages, and mortgage brokers are closing up shop. If you believe the media, it sounds like millions of people are turning in the keys … (3 comments)

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