Jimmie's Blog

Just about everyone knows that Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee.  The reason I'm excited because he's the first African American to do it in the country's existence. This is the first time I have closely watched this campaign. We have made many accomplishments along the way. Though some of ...

Yesterday was a good time for me and my family to get out and enjoy the weather!  My uncle mention to us that there was Taste festival going on and he wanted to see about it.  I was on my way to see the new condos being constructed in downtown Ann Arbor anyway.  Me, my mom , my cousin and my uncl...

It's seems like everyday or every weekend I look at the pump and prices continue to rise.  Will there ever be an end in sight? Looking at what gas prices are. It has made me cut down on a lot of driving. For instance, If I volunteer to do an Open House It's only in the area I live in or near.  I ...

Here we are at the Halfway mark!  Business for some has grown and business for others has stalled.  We are approaching 6 months into the new year!  The Ann Arbor market area has been stable though we still have our handful with foreclosures and listings that are overpriced that's been on the mark...

This has nothing to do with Real Estate.  I just wanted to show some love to all the Mother's out there. We sometimes take for granted the things our Mothers do for us daily. Like my grandmother would me tell you only get one in this world. So cherish your Mother.  My mom is a wonderful woman. Sh...

 OH how important is this?  Very.  In the early stages of my career I've been bombarded with Lenders with the various programs to get buyers approved. I understand they are looking for your business I believe they deserve a chance.  Though what about ways to create relationships to solidify busin...

 This morning I was meeting with a client I've been working with for nearly a month.  Over that period we've seen quite a few homes in the area she liked.  We made an offer on a home (which I knew the offer wouldn't be accepted but we gave it a shot anyway.) We recieve a counter of nearly the ori...

 I'm working with a client who is thinking about letting the property she owns go back to the bank.  My client bought the house less than a year ago and now facing foreclosure.  The reason why? A mistake was made the mortgage company. The mortgage company was not collecting PMI while my client wa...

 The Sphere of Influence.  That was one of the ways I was taught to market myself in this business. People like myself thought that they would automatically give you business just because they know you and what you do. That's not the case at all.  Sometimes you have to remind that you are in the ...

 It's a expression I like to use when I'm working with unrealistic buyers or sometimes may not like what's available to them.  I had a client who wanted to have a house with all the trimmings and plus some.  The lender told me that they are only qualified for a certain amount and for the Ann Arbo...