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2011
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This is a sign of the times- sellers carrying paper. In California if a seller still owes money on a home, they cannot do a wrap mortgage or it is considered loan fraud. Be careful of such deals for the sellers and buyers too. It is good to be creative, but usually creativity involves some risks....
05/22/2011
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Here are the 10 biggest money wasters as recently reported by CNN 1. ATM fees 2. Lottery tickets 3. Coffee 4. Cigarettes 5. Informercial impulse buying 6. Brand name groceries and medications 7. Eating out 8. Unused gym memberships 9. Daily internet deals that go unused 10. Bundled phone and inte...
05/22/2011
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I am moving right now and even though I sold most of my furniture with the house and the new buyers said I can leave whatever I want, this is a project. Being organized before, during, and after the move seems to be the key to a smooth and easy move. The furniture is only part of the chore of mov...
05/22/2011
This bolg brings to light many good points about financing homes and personal debt in the future. Will the ratios stay the same? Will they get lowered? Will there be different ratio requirements for different income levels? Does it not make sense that a person with annula income of $200,000 per y...
05/22/2011
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My best tool as a realtor is to listen. Most people would rather talk then listen. Whether is it at a listing appointment, showing homes, and even with my family, I have learned that asking question and then listening makes people happy and they like me. Most people would rather talk about themse...
05/22/2011
This is so true. Children grow up fast. We grow old fast. Life is a gift and we must enjoy today - our present. Our journey through life brings many challenges but more gifts. Our goal is to make good memories and enjoy each phase and day of our life.Where does the time go? Wasn't it but yesterda...
05/22/2011
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Short sales are my favorite listings for many reasons. I have done hundreds of short sales so I am an expert on working with the sellers and the banks. The sellers on short sales usually do not care what the price of the home is. Regular price reductions are part of the process on short sales.In ...
05/22/2011
This blog has gotten alot of attention and with good reason. I agree that we need to make loans so that there is a good chance longterm that people will not lose their home. In many areas, the prices have decreased substantially so 20% down is not nearly as much actual $$$ as it used to be. I ha...
05/21/2011
Please join us for our open hose today in The Citrus in La Quinta, California from 1-3 pm. The home features a prime fairway location overlooking a lake. There are views to the west and south of picture perfect mountains. There are 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths including a courtyard casita. The home is o...
05/21/2011
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What are you doing this weekend? I use the weekends to get caught up on my real estate and also relax. Here are some things I do on the weekend - 1. Open house 2. Show houses 3. Out to dinner with friends 4. Grocery shopping 5. More blogging 6. Get my nails done 7. Sleep alittle extra
05/20/2011
