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Ok, so I have worked in the hospitality business for 25 years. But circumstances in my life guided me to follow a dream and get my real estate license. This was October 2007. I got my provisional license, joined a company in January of 2008. I was still with my hotel. I started … (0 comments)
Fair housing, those of us in the real estate industry have had it beat into our heads relentlessly. Those of us in property management have been pounded with fair housing education and fears to the point of exhaustion.
The truth of the matter is that properly priced homes are selling in today's market. But another sad reality is that we Americans are not as rich as we once were. Our "piggy banks" are broke ! You know, the ones we used our homes as. They are now running low to simply over … (4 comments)
I am fortunate in that I get to Coach a number of my agents with weekly accountability sessions. One of the ladies that I coach is brand new in the business and is doing everything that we suggest. She's been in the business less than 90 days and at our company … (3 comments)
I received a wonderful bit of encouragement from Mirela about my blogging efforts and in particular my partnership with author Susan Hanshaw. As a result, Mirela requested I write an article about Susan for the Optimist Group. I can not do Susan justice with one article but for brevity sake I … (2 comments)
and so, misperception is fantasy?According to most of the major news sources; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are on life support and Indy Mac should be tried as a war criminal. Combined with the current price for a gallon of gasoline and the "weakness" of the U.S. dollar, one would … (2 comments)
So here's an article in our local newspaper by our TV critic Chuck Barney (would you want that job?). I was interviewed and asked my take on the shows and how they have affected our staging industry. 
Dear Consumer,
I just read a post on how important it is to listen to your buyers and sellers.
Everyone has dreams of accomplishing something. Whether it is spending more time with family and friends, or creating great wealth. We all have desires and dreams.
Showing this morning of an older lady's home. As you walk thru the tour, you point out the high points but also see the life of the owner flash before your eyes. There is the picture of their marriage 70 years ago, and her husband is no longer with her. There … (3 comments)
What do you want me to do? I'm working my butt off trying to sell your home in a market that I haven't experienced for years. 
I was at Starbucks this morning having coffee with an associate of mine. This associate had just told me that she was tired and moving to Mexico. Then came the following: "Not make a living but actually live." After giving this some thought, I realized that, she was saying she spends … (4 comments)
and what will be the tipping point. Everyday I read another story about the subprime mess, the liquidity crisis, possible recession and yes the woes in the housing market. What I am trying to do is get a feel for how people really feel on the street. I know what the government … (1 comments)
The Biggest Loser Reality TV show and MSN will be making a tour through Houston on its journey through America to lose 1 million pounds. There will be previous contestant's, fitness tips, how to get back on track with your New Years Resolutions goals, prizes and a chance to appear on TV … (4 comments)
Real Estate. Really? There seems to be a lack of reality in this present market. There are harsh realities, no doubt, but reality? Not much. In our area employment is solid, rates are attractive, and pricing has adjusted. Still the sidelines are crowded with people scanning the paper for the next mortgage scam … (3 comments)
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Has anyone watched "Field of Dreams"? It is one of my favorites. It stars Kevin Costner and is a story about baseball and life. It is a movie about a farmer who hears a mysterious voice and his purpose is to build a baseball diamond in his corn field. The theme is about fulfilling … (5 comments)
By Rodney Brooks
Selling Palm Beach Real Estate really isn't any different then selling property anywhere else in the Country.
All through the years I have referred to my "vision" of my DREAM vacation---Paris. I myself am confused why I thought of it as such an impossibility that I referred to it as a dream. A dream is just a thought and Paris to me was much more than that, it … (17 comments)
It just occurred to me as I was doing a very normal thing, that it might not actually be "normal". 
If you seem to be attracting into your life that which you do not want, review the checklist below and ask yourself if any of these are happening: 
Here's a good question...what do you suppose these tv flip house people are going to do while they are letting the whole entire world know that they just jury rigged a house full of mold or did a half done job without permits and they are bragging about it on national … (10 comments)
Received this email and thought I would pass it on.
Falling behind on mortgage payments?
My experience in the first 3 months of this year (2007) is that there were many Sellers (whether of their own initiative, or based on advice from their listing agent) who were putting their homes on the market as if the market was still appreciating at a 20% appreciation rate (which … (1 comments)
Is it wrong for homeowners to ask a Realtor for a CMA if they intend to sell the house themselves? That question was raised on the Future of Real Estate Marketing blog recently. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listings are always a hot topic, and there were some predictable answers in … (2 comments)
I am, I confess, a news junkie. It drives my family nuts. If not for the advent of DVR my kids would probably be parading around the house with picket signs reading "Give us back our mother!" or "NO news is GOOD news!" 
Just a few weeks ago I blogged on How Active Rain Changed My Life. And it has. And it still is changing my life - perhaps more than any other organization or group of which I am part. 
I just got this and I thought it was interesting.
I have been spending a bit of time on HitTail over the last couple of days and I was reminded of one of the basic edicts of search engine marketing. Many people will misspell the search term and you can get a lot of traffic simply by making sure that you … (1 comments)
Having been in the business over 6 years and have seen many Loan Officers aka LOs come and go. In the past 6 months or so i have seen more and more mortgage companies and as a result more LOs come to fruition. They all claim to offer the best rates , loan … (6 comments)
The market in ,Orange County, California, is challenging right now and although properties are selling it is taking several
I’ve been on AR for about a month now. I’ve read hundreds of blogs and written many myself. This morning, I read the best blog I’ve ever read on AR. It was from John Novak (who is from one of my favorite places to visit, Las Vegas). He blogs about how … (4 comments)