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2011
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I have been a realtor - broker for over 10 years. I have sold way over 1000 homes. I have several ways that I get clients, but to me this is a proven way to get clients. This method does not take alot of time or money. Also when the clients call, there is little resistance and they are ready to s...
05/20/2011
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Whatever your pleasure, you will find plenty of reasons to come and enjoy the Gem of the Desert - La Quinta. Shop, Play, Stay, Dine Summer golf tour - Enjoy some of the desert's favorite golf courses June 4 - August 27 as a psrt of the Summer Golf Tour. During this 13 week event you will enjoy pl...
05/19/2011
Here is a sad and challenging scenario. I have a seller on a short sale in a nice area with a small condo. Here are some challenges. The offer is at $211,000. The loans on the home are for $432,000 + late charges and past due payments of over $2000 a month for 2+ years. There is a lien for a $500...
05/18/2011
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Farming has long been a great system to get listings for realtors. 5 years ago we would get stacks of farming postacards in our mail each day. As the postage has increased in price and the agents marketing budgets have dwindled, farming has also decreased. Farming still does work. Now is a great ...
05/17/2011
Of more than 189,000 homes in the Coachella Valley, over 20% are seasonal residents. That compares to only a 2.2% second home average in the rest of California. In 2000, the avereage age of La Quinta residents was 36.4 and now in 2010, the average age is 45.6. Indian Wells has the largest percent...
05/17/2011
Internet use in Transaction - Seller's 87% Buyer's 93% Over half of all transactions started on the internet Realtors going wireless - 2006 - 13% 2010 - 56% Top 10 mobile applications telephone 100% email 99% internet 96% MLS 77% Address book 68% Yelp 44% Google earth...
05/16/2011
81380 National in PGA West is a real bargain. Are you looking for a $2,000,000 + home fore under $1,000,000? This home is offered short sale with nearly $1,800,000 owed on the home and several hundred thousand of upgrades paid for out of the seller's pocket. The home features 4 bedrooms ( one is ...
05/15/2011
Are you looking for a condo near The River in Rancho Mirage, California. This is a beautiful area and close to golf, resorts, the hospital, shopping, movies, restaurants, and more. There are great views and peaceul lifestyle. These condos are great for year round living or weekend getaways too.Ra...
05/15/2011
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Sunday mornings are usually my 4 hour day off. I love the peace and quiet and relaxed feeling of Sunday mornings. On Sunday mornings I usually sleep in untila tleast 6 AM. I have a leisurely time with my cup of coffe and the Sunday newspaper. I usually go to the grocery store for the main staples...
05/15/2011
Many sellers are giving in to financial pressures and selling their homes. During the tail end of the boom, long time hoomeowners who refinanced or new buyers who purchased near the top of the market are both in unsustainable positions with the decline of the housing market. The average seller i...
05/14/2011
