bill roberts real estate broker: Will It Happen Again? By Bill Roberts
- 07/16/19 12:04 PM
Will it happen again, or should I say, “Will they do it again?” It worked out so well, so, of course they will do it again. What am I talking about? Just one of the greatest transfers of wealth in our history. And that is what the real estate crash of ’07-’08 was. When all was said and done millions of people lost everything and a few Wall Street types ended up with it. If you did something that gave you huge returns beyond imagination, wouldn’t you do it again if you could? Of course! And if nobody “knew” what you did, it would be easy to … (32 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: What is “Real Estate”? by Bill Roberts
- 06/07/19 11:55 AM
What is “Real Estate”? Most people “Know” what Real Estate is. Don’t you? It is your home (probably) and the vacant lot next door. It is the shopping center on the corner of the two main roads near your home. And the gas station, too. And, of course, that ugly apartment house just down the street. Everybody “knows” what Real Estate is. It is the LAND and the bundle of rights attached to the land and whatever is built thereon. Are the trees growing on the land Real Estate? What about the water flowing from a spring (or well) on the property? And the minerals (and oil/gas) under the … (4 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: News Flash – The DRE is back by Bill Roberts
- 06/05/18 09:29 PM
News Flash – The DRE is back Today I received an email from the State of California Department of Real Estate. It stated that as of July 1st The Bureau of Real Estate would cease to exist. A new Department of Real Estate will emerge. So, why did this happen? Why did California “kill off” the Department of Real Estate in the first place? Can’t you guess? The old DRE was a self-funding, semi-autonomous agency. And they managed very well. Maybe too well. While the rest of the State Government was facing bankruptcy, the DRE was flush with cash. When they dissolved the old … (12 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: Plagiarism on ActiveRain? by Bill Roberts
- 07/21/16 01:30 AM
This has become a major conversation on AR since the Melania Trump speech at the Republican National Convention. She was accused of plagiarism for borrowing a few words and phrases from Michelle Obama, who may have borrowed them herself. Some of you have been very vociferous in your condemnation. I am writing this because of the comment stream from a post by Patricia Kennedy. this is not about anything Pat said (wrote) but rather what some of the commenters said. I will NOT call them out. Hopefully they know who they are. Take a Breath I think you need to slow down and THINK about … (66 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: The Death of the QSR? Maybe Not by Bill Roberts
- 01/03/16 12:16 AM
The Death of the QSR? Maybe Not In the US, following WWII, there was a phenomenon: The rapid growth of the Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) or as some people still call it, the Fast Food Joint. Well, whatever you call it, it was a tremendous success. So much so that they were "popping" up in every city, town, and even every wide spot in the road. Everywhere you looked a "New" fast food place was opening up. They were hugely successful. And with that success came another successful phenomenon: the franchise. Bu franchising their Quick Serve concept, entrepreneurs could grow their brand so quickly and wide-spread, you would think they were on steroids. These … (29 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: Are You A Patriot? By Bill Roberts
- 11/11/15 01:46 AM
Are You A Patriot? By Bill Roberts Today is Veterans Day. It was formerly called Armistice Day, celebrating the end of WWI, the war to end all wars. I guess that didn't work out, did it? Anyway, my question for you is "Are you a patriot?" You may think that of course you are, but are you willing to stand up for what you believe? Would you risk public disdain for your views? Would you risk your life to protect our rights and privileges? Do you know that the American Revolution was NOT a popular decision (not voted on by the populous) but was brought about by real patriots that BELIEVED IN SOMETHING AND … (29 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: Will You Over-Pay For That House? by Bill Roberts
- 04/01/15 03:03 AM
Will You Pay Over Appraisal? What do you do when a bidding war breaks out on a listing your client wants to write an offer on? Your buyer has been pre-approved for a mortgage. They have a limit on how much they can pay. They have limited funds for down payment and closing costs. Then the bidding war starts. Your client wants the house. They get caught up in the bidding. Finally, they get their offer accepted. You make it "subject to" getting an appraisal to match the offer price. Now what? The appraiser is going to do his job correctly. He WON"T appraise the house for … (106 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: Here's A Tip......Don't Leave one, Or Expect One...... by Bill Roberts
- 02/20/15 02:29 AM
Here's A Tip......Don't Leave one, Or Expect One There is a trend beginning in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bars and restaurants are adopting a NO TIPPING policy. This has been brought about by the pressure for a $15 minimum wage. Already California has a $9 minimum wage, but the Bay Area cities have an even higher rate. San Francisco is at $11.05, but will soon be $12.25. Other Bay Area cities are following suit. The race to $15 is on. So what are the bars and restaurants doing to survive in the face of this wage escalation? Higher Prices? Simply put, they are raising … (26 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: The "Secret" To Success As A Real Estate Agent by Bill Roberts
- 05/21/14 09:32 AM
The "Secret" To Success As A Real Estate Agent I've read all the posts about what it takes to be a successful sales person. I disagree with very little of what is said, however, I think a major component of success has been over-looked. When I started in real estate in 1975 I worked for a broker that hired mostly young, aggressive guys (sorry girls) and had them all working in the office. We got training regularly. We had sales meetings regularly, We did "floor time" three or four days a week. We "caravan-ed" the new listings every week. And the best part was that … (10 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: My World View
- 03/29/14 09:44 AM
My World View by Bill Roberts, The Baby Boomer Retirement Planner I believe in Liberty and Justice For All. I believe that most people are basically good. I believe that each of us has purpose for our lives.'' I believe that it is better to give than to receive. I live my life with these values and views. So how does all this come together? I believe that it is a sad day when a man or a woman cannot support their family. It is inherent in them to want to work and earn a living. And I believe that it is a sad day when a man … (2 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: What Does It Take To Retire? by Bill Roberts
- 02/18/14 01:21 AM
What does it take to retire? by Bill Roberts The Baby Boomer Retirement Planner This is a question that many of us are asking ourselves. In most cases, it will cost us more to live after we stop working than while we are still working. Why? Why is this so? Because after you quit working everyday is Saturday. You know what Saturdays are like, endless opportunities to spend. Will your current retirement plan provide you with enough money every month to cover ALL your living expenses? For more than 90% of us, the answer is no. A resounding NO. If you tried liviing on your … (2 comments)
The biggest mistake when selling your home is the listing. Are you going to try to defy all odds and sell it yourself, or are you going to put the odds in your favor by marketing your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? OK. You know you can't save the commission by going it alone. The For-Sale-By-Owner or FSBO only invites problems. And the biggest problem for the seller is the bottom-fisher, the guy who is looking to "steal" your home. He knows you don't want to pay a commission … (43 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: What Have I Learned As A Blogger?
- 02/20/13 02:04 AM
What have I learned as a blogger on ActiveRain by Bill Roberts I started blogging here on AR on July 2, 2007. When I started, I didn't know anything about blogging. I got invited to join and I had a little free time, so I thought I would give it a try. I started writing posts about anything and everything. I wasn't writing to anyone in particular, just writing. I hadn't found my "voice" yet. I didn't know why I should blog. It was just a game. It was a way to pass time. It was fun. Somewhere along the way I … (8 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: What Do You Do While You Are Waiting For Your Escrow To Close?
- 02/11/13 11:33 AM
What Do You Do While You Are Waiting For Your Escrow To Close? by Bill Roberts If you are like many of us, you are biting your nails. Not every escrow closes. "Is this one of them?" you ask yourself. "Can I make the mortgage payment this month?" We are in a Feast or Famine business. It's just the way it is. We don't get a regular paycheck. when our escrows close we feel a sense of great relief. Some of us have managed to put so many deals in the pipeline that we don't sweat the closings (as much, anyway). … (4 comments)
bill roberts real estate broker: Because of ActiveRain I Decided to "re-invent" Myself
- 09/10/07 07:21 AM
Because of ActiveRain I Decided to "re-invent" Myself by Bill Roberts I joined ActiveRain just a little over two months ago. I was a complete "newbie" as I had never blogged before. I had heard of it but I was sure that it was only something kids did. What did I know? I had never blogged or even read a blog. Well, that isn't quite true. When doing a Google search on something or other a link to a Brian Brady post came up. It was his article entitled "I love Dingbats" which immediately made me think of someone near and dear. I … (44 comments)
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