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2009
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I was talking to my good friend Debra on Wednesday. We talked about all sorts of things, but there was one very important point that we expected to communicate with each other. I said it and she acknowledged it.It wasn't until Thursday morning that I wondered if she had really heard me. This was ...
01/30/2009
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Is it just me? I overslept this morning and kind of felt like it was a slow day. You know, one of those rainy Sundays where you stay in your PJ's until after lunch. I did my stretches and was surprised it was sunny. Why did it feel so gray to me? My first appointment was in an office envir...
01/26/2009
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I need to connect with a Chinese-speaking tax professional. I've been introduced to a gentleman who wants to start investing in real estate, but does not speak English. I don't know of a specific dialect need he has, I am just told he needs someone who speaks Chinese to help him with his invest...
01/21/2009
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Bed 2 Baths 1 Bungalow One Level ASqFt 943 Assessor YrBlt 1954 Assessor ALotSize 6,664 Assessor Dim 68x98 Acres 0.15 Prkng Driveway & 2-car garage Beautifully and classically maintained 1954 Bungalow on highly desirable interior cul-de-sac location with tree-lined st...
01/19/2009
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I'm seeing more and more notices in the last few days from the major lenders that they are under-staffed to handle the current refinance rush. Today, Wells Fargo reported they are not taking rate locks for less than 90 days because they need that much time to close the loan. It's not just Wells F...
01/15/2009
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I am coaching the OJSC boys under 14 All Stars for the next couple of weeks. I met a young man for the first time last night at practice and saw something that I want to share with you.The other coaches were centering balls and the players were practicing one-time kicks on goal. If you're not fam...
01/14/2009
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Something that I initially thought was an anomaly happened to me for the third time yesterday. I'm pretty sure that 3x means it's not an anomaly anymore.I decided to check in with the people I care about the most; you. When I started my own business in July 2008, I didn't want to name it Steele R...
01/08/2009
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I read an article that said you have to make your own luck; you don't get lucky. You have to put yourself in a positive available position to be lucky.That is so true. You never met a Sad Sack before that was lucky, now did you? The luckiest people I know are positive go-getters that always see t...
01/06/2009
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Valet Real Estate Services is opening another office! We're moving into it today: Please take a moment to note the new address: Valet Real Estate Services - Orange (across from Anaheim Stadium), 571 N. Poplar Street, Suite H, Orange, CA 92868 From the 57 Freeway, take Orangewood east towards Or...
01/04/2009
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We had bank approval and lost the buyer. New approval can happen quickly! Lovely executive home in a gated community with an inviting open floor plan featuring a central gourmet kitchen as well as a resort-like backyard and dramatic motor court. Custom stone, water features, and tropical plants t...
01/04/2009
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Vic Steele
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