JUST LISTED! Top-Floor Corner Condo For Sale Near Cal State Long Beach Enjoy a light ocean breeze year-round in this beautiful 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom top-floor corner unit condo in the lovely Los Altos neighborhood. Situated at the back of a 12-unit complex, this home features wood laminate flo...

06/24/2014

I Miss My Franklin Covey Daytimer

0 Comments

I remember years ago, I kept everything in my Franklin Covey daytimer. It was thick, it was cumbersome, but it was everything I needed. And it never went down. Today, I'm missing it. For the past two days, the CRM system we use, Top Producer has been down. It seems it may be the work of hacker...

06/19/2014

Shame on Realtor.com For Highjacking Our Listings! Just Say "No"!

16 Comments

Shame on Realtor.com for Highjacking Listings! And Shame on NAR For Letting Them Do It! As Realtors, we wear many hats. We are pricing specialists, negotiators, counselors, and marketing & advertising experts. We must decide where to spend our marketing dollars to get the best return on ou...

06/18/2014

Is It "The One" Or "Just A Crush"?

5 Comments

We see it all the time. Homebuyers tell us exactly what they want. They're clear on their priorities -- the must-haves, the like-to-haves and the potential dealbreakers. We launch the search and then they fall in love with something that's nothing like what they'd detailed on the wish list. Or do...

06/17/2014

Father's Day Activities: Dads Need Love Too!

0 Comments

Father's Day Activities: Dads Need Love Too! It seems like Fathers get the raw end of the deal when it comes to summer holiday celebrations. Mother's Day comes a month earlier (ladies first!) and we end up expending all of our gooshy-mooshy, lovey-dovey appreciation on our Moms. Sure, our Dad...

06/13/2014

The American Dream Is Still Alive: Achieve It This Summer

0 Comments

The American Dream Is Still Alive: Achieve It This Summer As the U.S. real estate market continues to rapidly recover, a recent Home Buyer Poll shows that homeownership remains a prominent and prideful component of the American Dream. The poll, conducted by TD Bank, shows that Americans' ...

06/04/2014

Why You Should Be Buying Condos Near Colleges

5 Comments

Why You Should Be Buying Condos Near Colleges: Condos For Sale Near Cal State Long Beach As graduates are riding the high of getting their high school diplomas, hanging out at the beach, and dreaming about college adventures yet to come, a lot of their parents are stressing out about student hou...

06/03/2014