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I am still surprised every day how many people are clueless as to what's going on in the lending industry. Let me put it this way, anyone that's selling or financing real estate in the residential market, if you don't have a solid FHA connection you are WAY behind the curve … (4 comments)
There is one topic which every time I write about it seems to generate some hate mail while at the same time spawning a flurry of wonderful praise from consumers. Of course, the hate mail is always from a few people that happen to own these “certain types” of businesses I … (0 comments)
Today, while waiting for an inspector to show up, I realized that I really love working with first time home buyers. My buyers and I chatted for a while about how excited they are to be buying their first house and how their kids will have a backyard and (soon) a … (0 comments)
I remember when I started in Real Estate almost six years ago it used to take at least one hour if not two hours to write a Purchase agreement (I sold new construction homes).
I've heard my colleagues complain about and flat out decline listing a short sale. The question I always have is...WHY? What's the big deal? The major complaints - They take too long, The bank cuts your commission, I get ridiculous offers, etc. Before you turn down a nice commission check, here … (1 comments)
There is no secret to success. There are no magic bullets that make some successful and others unsuccessful. Success is a matter of helping enough people get what they really want. When we help others get what they want somehow we open a door to have others help us get what … (4 comments)
Whether you are a real estate agent, mortgage loan officer/lender, appraiser, notary, home inspector, whatever--
I'm sure you've all seen this today, but if not.... it's promising!
Okay, you can call me a radical. A troublemaker, a dissenter or even a curmudgeon. But tonight we must reset our clocks, "springing forward," and enter the realm of daylight savings time. Why?
Daylight Savings Time Change
It's that time again!
So, how did your week go? My went by so quickly, I don't know where the time went! Well, it's Friday morning and this is when I sit down and do MY WEEK IN REVIEW. Looking over my to-do list, it has grown dramatically, my to-call list appears to be in check. My … (12 comments)
There's a great article that just came out in the Feb. 25th edition of Time in conjunction with CNN. It's something to send to your buyer clients who may have been or continue to be on the sidelines interms of moving forward with purchasing a home. Essentially it outlines that any … (9 comments)
Dont forget 3/9/08, set clocks back an hour or you will be late for your appts … (1 comments)
Ok, so much for regular blogging. I can't believe it' been so long since my last blog. Yes, I've been busy, but it's not even "busy" yet. So, my guess is that the writing will get even more infrequent. So far, 2008 is turning out to be a strange year. A … (1 comments)
I just received a call from my Grandchildren, 3 and 5, that they were bringing a picnic to Grandma's. When my children were small and we had days like today, snowy, windy, and the natives would get restless, we had an indoor picnic. Funny I would write my last blog and get … (0 comments)
With the constant media negativtiy on all aspects of the economy and housing market it appears that there is is nothing but doom and gloom on the horizon. While there are a great number of areas across the nation that are seeing a sharp decline in market values, there are many only seeing a … (1 comments)
This morning I heard that old song "Time Keeps On Slippin' Into The Future" and I thought of how time has changed for me since entering the virtual world. 
The link below is to an article that was recently published in Time on 02/25/2008
It seems to me that the more people you have involved in a transaction, the less likely it is going to Close. Obviously if you have 5 or more people all looking out for their own interest's, the deal is going to take miracles to get done. However, I have found … (0 comments)
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Time and Money - Those are what's important when you sell your home.
My real estate mentor taught me the most amazing trick with setting up appointment times, I had to share.
The other day I was standing in line at the store. It just happened to be during one of those rush hour times where all the lanes were full and every shopper seemed to have more than 30 items. The lady infront of me looked at me and my armful of … (8 comments)
"I Don't Have ENOUGH TIME!" How often do you say that? How often do you hear that? 
Remember people, when searching the perfect home for you and yours, one can get bogged down in the stress of inspections, negotiations, the sellers or buyers aren't doing what they were supposed to according to the contract, etc....
So you have decided it is time to buy your first home be it a single family, condo or multi family. Maybe it is your first time investing and you are looking to rent or flip properties.
Today is Day #6 since completing my first marathon last Sunday morning. My time 4:44. Not bad if I do say so myself. My first goal was to cross the finish line, my second goal was to cross under 4:30. Could have reached both, but my training took a weird twist. … (1 comments)
Recently I had a house sell and the buyers requested the right to do a buyers' inspection at their cost. This is common and in today's market close to 100% of the buyers make such a request. I told the seller this is typical and not to get too upset. She wanted … (0 comments)
It's cookie time!
While I have enjoyed the autonomy of working on my own, there is alot to be said for team work! I do understand why there are so many singular agents, as there is so much freedom to come and go as you please. You do not get that flexibility in many other … (1 comments)
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Answer: Again the 1 hour per thousand square foot rule is a reasonable estimate. Like Home Inspections, the time to complete a Commercial Building Inspection will vary depending on the services requested, the age of the structure, occupancy, etc.
I know how busy we all are. I sometimes forget to eat or drink during the day I am so busy. But, take some time each day to do something to help others. Even the littles passive things can make you feel good and maybe encourage others. Here are a few … (2 comments)
It's official folks, I am now offering the new FHA program that only requires $100 down on HUD Repos!!! Now this, my friends, is great news! With FNMA & Freddie Mac cutting back on products, FHA is stepping in to put that spark we need in the housing market.
It's time to maximize your gather all your documents, maximize deductions, and get your hard earned money back from the government. Check your mail carefully over the next few weeks. You may have begun receiving important documents needed to file your returns promptly and accurately.
Keep an eye out for: … (3 comments)
How we view time can influence how time impacts our lives and our business. For some time is a straight line, one foot infront of the other, one hour after another, and so on....For others time is a cumulative process, a gathering of experience, process, and years, which then generates who … (2 comments)
So often, I comment about time slipping away so rapidly, it's like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes!
You have found yourself in conversation about 1st time homebuyer assistance programs and didn't know exactly where to go, how hard it is, or who to trust. As a local agent, and resident for almost 30 years, I savor the hard work to match eligible customers with these programs. I have … (0 comments)
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It is especially important for new agents to remember that your clients are your lifelines. I have read numerous blogs by agents that show mistakes that have been made to not only losing the client, but possibly also your reputation as an agent. The following is a quick list of things … (1 comments)
Having just spent four hours (24,000 words) listening to a leading real estate motivation speaker and trainer who's initials are MF, speak on the current real estate market, I came away with a few questions. MF indicated that this is a unsettle market of which we have not seen the bottom. … (5 comments)
If you know any Land Developers, please contact me or send me their contact information. Now is the time to get the perfect site and get the permitting done. Year 2009 should be a strong year in Real Estate, but the permitting process takes anywhere from 6 months to over 2 … (0 comments)
Can you believe this call, especially on a day like today when my head hurt, my back hurt(because I sneezed), and I just didn't feel good already. Someone called me out of the blue,and dared to tell me I was old!
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Going into my favorite holiday of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect upon 2007. It's been a good year so far, in spite of the turmoil that has rocked the foundations of the business, and I believe that much of that has to do with just a … (3 comments)
What does this saying make you think of? Does it make you think of where you are and where you could be? Does it make you think about what others have and you don't? Why do we compare ourselves to others and what they have or who they are? Is life … (13 comments)
I know all of us get to Friday night, thinking "hurrah," - the weekend. And then you blink your eyes, and it is Sunday night. I mean, an hour still has 60 minutes, doesn't it? Why does it all seem to go by so quickly --- especially Saturday and Sunday?
I love this one! They are going to wait until market is better before listing their home...whenever that is!
As the holiday season approaches many of us are more inclined to volunteer our time, share our skills, or give donations to worthy causes. I too am guilty of only thinking of the less fortunate during this time of year. With that admission of guilt comes my challenge to all of … (7 comments)
For those of you who don't know I have two beautiful dogs, Sierra and Tiger, who you can sometimes spot on my advertising. Normally they are wonderful dogs, but today their names are mud!
WOW!!!! Our inventory was reduced by oly three homes in September 2007. This tell us that home sales were nearly equal to home listings. In August inventory was up by almost three hundred homes. July inventory was up by nearly 100 homes. Even with this proportion of sales to listings, we … (0 comments)
I was talking with my son (a 17-year-old) yesterday, and he was complaining about how quickly time was passing. This amazes me. When I was his age, time CRAWLED by. I couldn't wait until I got older so I could actually DO some stuff. It was torture to have to wait … (5 comments)
Before you go to sleep tonight, turn your clocks back one hour. Day Light Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m [local time] on November 4 ~ Sunday. In April you Spring Forward and in the Fall, you Fall Backwards...I think I got that correct; however, if I am wrong PLEASE correct me. I … (2 comments)
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Wake up Sunday morning as daylight will arrive at 6:30 a.m. here in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Go for a drive and look at the change of color. The trees still have many of their … (0 comments)
Confused about all those energy efficient light bulbs - I'm sure I bought some last year for our ceiling fans that said they would last for 7 years, I need to replace them. Oh well, I need to keep up with the packages and info on stuff better - yea right, … (2 comments)
...Well at least not yet. :). 
Time Marches On.....We either use it or waste it! I'd love to hear some ideas that work for you on being effective.
There are a lot of similarities between time and money.
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The OC Coastal Group
Being a control freak isn't easy, as some of you may know. I've relaxed many of my ways, but one thing that can still get the better of me is time--or lack thereof.
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