james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Here comes the wind
- 04/19/09 10:23 AM
It is after the dreaded April 15th and everyone now is going to be looking at a market with low interest rates and some astounding prices, pretty carefully. Those who have sat on the fences and have waited for the storm of the century are going to start getting restless, seeing the clouds spreading thin and the sunshine coming through.
We can all expect our business to pick up during the next couple of months due to various reasons, but one thing is for certain, this is a seasonal wind and you need to be sitting on the lake with … (4 comments)
james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Advertising
- 04/12/09 05:31 AM
Doing my 2008 Taxes, I realized one thing and one thing only, the amount of money I have wasted on conventional print advertising. For the X amount of dollars I have spent on print advertising my return in 2008 has been 0 (zero). The dominant figures of our markets print advertising LA Times and some magazines have yielded 0 (zero) leads. It is a good time to sit down and plan for 2009 and analyze new media and see what may work into our business model. The problem with Digital Media vs print is, Print cost money but less time and … (4 comments)
james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Shifting Product Lines
- 04/12/09 05:23 AM
Having been in real estate for over 20 years now and last 12 years being exclusively commercial, it is hard trying to add on new products and new marketing tactics to my business model. However, you need to read the writing of the wall, the crisis occuring is in the residential market and the government programs to rectify the situation are all being directed to the residential and new hoe buyers market. So I have 2 choices, I can sit on the sidelines and continue as business as usual, losing the new opportunities and business being created in this market or … (1 comments)
james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Science of Success
- 04/02/09 02:29 PM
As in all things there is a right way to do something and a wrong way. Doing things the right way can lead to positive results; finding a better way to do something leads to amazing results and finding the best way to do something leads to life changing results.
We are all born with an innate sense that spurs us to find the right way to do something. At some point we all learned to walk through trial and error. Eventually our toddler brains realized that if we shifted our weight in just such a way we could walk … (4 comments)
james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - The Harder I Work the Luckier I Get
- 03/29/09 01:31 PM
The idea of luck is very seductive. Doesn't it sound great? When you have luck you can just show up and without any work or struggle or self doubt have your wishes granted. On the flip side, if your dreams don't come true you can rail against the unfair fates and simply say that luck was not on your side. But what is luck, really?
I love the quote "Luck is when opportunity meets preparation" To me this is great working model for luck. Opportunities will come and go, for all of us, but those of us who are prepared … (8 comments)
james engel: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - The Proper Mindset
- 03/29/09 01:29 PM
There is a popular way of thinking that espouses the phrase, "Change your mind; change your life." We could debate the validity of this idea until we are old and grey and unable to speak. I don't know about you but I have other things I would rather do with my time, like create meaningful wealth in my life. But let me just offer one example of the power of the mind to create success: top athletes. These are a group of people who train consistently both physically and mentally in order to perform at their peak. Ask any top athlete … (0 comments)
james engel: Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
- 03/29/09 01:27 PM
Fear is the single biggest reason that people don't invest in real estate. Sometimes fear is useful and warranted, sometimes it is simply debilitating. Fear can be a powerful tool if used properly. The question is how to know when it is useful and when it is just debilitating; knowledge is the key.
If you take the time to educate yourself on what your fears are you will frequently find that the fears will dissipate. Much like taking a flashlight and shining it under a fearful child's bed, knowledge acts as a beam of light to clarify what is and … (3 comments)
james engel: The Equation of Financial Success
- 03/29/09 01:23 PM
Wouldn't it be nice to have a clear map to success, one that came with a guarantee? No matter what field you are in there is one equation that always works. Strength over time equals power. It sounds quite simple but it is none the less effective. Having a plan and consistently doing the things that are required on the plan is as close to a guarantee of success as there is.
When you consider that the Grand Canyon was created by a relatively small, but consistent flow of water it is easy to be inspired to consistency. You may … (2 comments)
james engel: Beverly Hills - The richest city may be in financial trouble
- 11/08/08 01:39 PM
The whole ritzy look and allure of Beverly Hills, has lately been under a microscope, especially with the 2 big development projects with Hilton and Robinson's May being the center of attention. Both projects are now having their own share of set backs, one got beat in the polls by a very slim margin and the other is trying to find an alternative to its financing. But what is important is that the city has lost 2 huge revenue streams that would have given a fresh supply of oxygen to a already burdened budget. Now the Beverly Hills needs to come … (5 comments)
james engel: Westwood Community Information Localism
- 09/15/08 05:58 AM
We are sponsoring the Westwood region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Westwood is a region in the Los Angeles Westside. Westwood is bordered by Brentwood on the west, Bel-Air on the north, Century City and Beverly Hills on the east, West Los Angeles on the southwest, Rancho Park on the southeast, and Sawtelle on the south and southwest. The district's boundaries are generally considered to be Santa Monica Blvd. (or Olympic Blvd. and, by some, Pico Blvd.) on the southeast, the city limits of Beverly Hills on the northeast, and Sunset Boulevard on the north; … (1 comments)
james engel: Koreatown Community Information Localism
- 09/15/08 05:19 AM
We are sponsoring the Koreatown region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Koreatown is a community included in the Mid Wilshire district. The boundaries of Koreatown in Mid Wilshire are roughly Eighth Street on the north, Twelfth Street on the south, Western Avenue on the west, and east towards Vermont Avenue. Koreatown is the neighborhood which was once referred to as Wilshire Center. Koreatown extends north to Melrose Avenue, west to Wilton Place, east to Hoover Street, and south to Pico Boulevard. The region gained a large amount of its residents after the immigration restrictions for … (0 comments)
james engel: Little Tokyo Community Information Localism
- 09/15/08 05:16 AM
We are sponsoring the Little Tokyo region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Little Tokyo is a Japanese American district part of the Los Angeles Downtown region. This is one of the few official Japantowns in the US, only 3 exist in the country. The Los Angeles Little Tokyo is often referred to as Lil' Tokyo, J-Town or Sho-tokyo and has been declared a National Historic Landmark District. The boundaries of Little Tokyo are Los Angeles Street on the west, Alameda Street on the east, 3rd Street on the south, and First Street on the north … (0 comments)
james engel: Mid-Wilshire Community Information Localism
- 09/15/08 05:10 AM
We are sponsoring the Mid-Wilshire region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Mid Wilshire is a district in the Wilshire region of Los Angeles. The boundaries are roughly La Cienega Boulevard to the west, Melrose Avenue to the north, Hoover Street to the east and the Santa Monica Freeway to the south. Hoover Street has been populated for quite some time, as early as 1781 when it was the western edge of the city lands of the pueblo Los Angeles. The Carthay Circle Theater is located at the northwest area of Mid Wilshire and was very … (0 comments)
james engel: Brentwood Community Information Localism
- 09/10/08 11:45 AM
We are sponsoring the Brentwood region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Brentwood is an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles Westside. Located at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, bounded by the San Diego Freeway on the east, Wilshire Boulevard on the south, the Santa Monica city limits on the southwest, the border of Topanga State Park on the west and Mulholland Drive along the ridgeline of the mountains on the north. What was once part of Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica and an agricultural district, Brent wood is now populated by executives and … (1 comments)
james engel: Woodland Hills Community Information Localism
- 09/10/08 06:21 AM
We are sponsoring the Woodland Hills region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Woodland Hills is located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. To the north Woodland Hills is bordered by West Hills, Canoga Park, and Winnetka. Running east-west through the community is U.S. Route 101 (Ventura Freeway) and Ventura Boulevard. The area was first settled by the Chumash Indians and was the location for the signing of the treaty that ended the Mexican War. Woodland Hills was originally purchased by Victor Girard Kleinberger in 1922 and named Girard. He planted 120,000 trees and … (0 comments)
james engel: Van Nuys Community Information Localism
- 09/09/08 11:38 AM
We are sponsoring the Van Nuys region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Van Nuys is a part of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. The region offers a great deal of diversity and variety. Here you will find a large amount of shopping, banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, schools, restaurants, liquor stores and video rental locations. The areas' namesake goes to Isaac Van Nuys who built the first wood frame house in San Fernando Valley in 1872. Van Nuys now has a very eclectic mix of residents. Landmarks include the Van Nuys Airport which is "the … (0 comments)
james engel: Tarzana Community Information Localism
- 09/09/08 10:54 AM
We are sponsoring the Tarzana region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Tarzana is a community located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Tarzana, a district of Los Angeles, is surrounded by Reseda to the north, Woodland Hills to the west, Encino to the east, and the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. Tarzana was originally part of the San Fernando Mission. The towns' namesake is owed to Edgar Rice Burrows best known as the author of the Tarzan stories. Burrows purchased the land and build a large home which he named Tarzana Ranch. … (0 comments)
james engel: San Fernando Community Details Localism
- 09/09/08 09:43 AM
We are sponsoring the San Fernando region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. San Fernando is located in the northwestern region of Los Angeles and named after the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana. San Fernando is completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, with the districts of Sylmar to the north, Lake View Terrace to the east, Pacoima to the south, and Mission Hills to the west. San Fernando was the first community to be organized in the valley in 1874 so it is rich in culture and history. San Fernando is a quaint close … (0 comments)
james engel: Porter Ranch Community Details Localism
- 09/09/08 08:42 AM
We are sponsoring the Porter Ranch region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Porter Ranch is in the northwest section of the San Fernando Valley and was the last region in the valley to be developed within the Los Angeles City limits in the 1970's. It is bounded by Chatsworth on the south and west, Northridge on the south, and Granada Hills on the south and east. The Santa Susana Mountains, which separate the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, lie to the north. Porter Ranch is primarily made up of upscale single family homes in gated … (0 comments)
james engel: Playa Vista Community Information Localism
- 09/08/08 11:51 AM
We are sponsoring the Playa Vista region of Los Angeles! Come and check out our photos and community details. Playa Vista is a Westside neighborhood on 1,087 acres full of parks and very dog friendly. Its boundaries are approximately Lincoln Boulevard on the west, Ballona Creek on the north, McConnell Avenue on the east, and Teale Street on the south. It is bordered by the unincorporated enclave of Marina Del Rey to the northwest, by the neighborhood of Playa del Rey to the southwest, by Loyola Marymount University and the upland part of Westchester to the southwest, south, east and southeast, and by … (0 comments)
It is after the dreaded April 15th and everyone now is going to be looking at a market with low interest rates and some astounding prices, pretty carefully. Those who have sat on the fences and have waited for the storm of the century are going to start getting restless, seeing the clouds spreading thin and the sunshine coming through.
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