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Most of us who operate our brokerages or other businesses have seen our credit disappear right before our eyes.  The impact has been startling as some are no longer with us and for others everyday is a challenge on stretching "A Buck."  I cannot imagine losing most of my equity, yet feeling very ...

Los Angeles County Hero (Home Economic Recovery Ownership could be a big boon for First Time Homebuyers. Today's Blog will feature a proactive and small solution to our housing crisis. Just when you thought we were "need another programmed out" Los Angeles County has rolled out the HERO program -...

50 DAYS IN OFFICE THAT IS, and what does that have to do with Real Estate........you might ask? While this is great news for some, for others with all of their micro-managing, second guessing, cable punditry and other antics you might think he feels more like 50 Years or 50 Zillion Days!!!!   No...

Social Networking!!  If you are reading this post you know its popularity and probably recognize it is here to stay and will keep improving.  Sort of!! What started as technology primarily used by the Government or secret agencies is now a mainstay, especially for those in business.  I recall my ...

As we move into mid day Friday (I'm on the West Coast), like you, I measure my success by accomplishments.  I try and stay organized and maintain some level of discipline.  5 Good News Tidbits I would like to share: Prospecting!  Does it ever stop?  No.  So in that case I've had a good week of ha...

MORTGAGE MODIFICATIONS FROM THE BENCH INSTEAD Now that specs of the Housing Recovery Plan has been announced, another huge component of getting out of this housing mess is allowing Judges to modify mortgages directly from the bench. Like the Recovery, this is not a catch - all for everyone but c...

After much debate and the scorn of some, as well as the complete debacle of similar programs promoted during 2008, The Specs of the President's Housing Recovery Plan have been announced.     While it is not a cure all, it certainly has the potential to help thousands of more homeowners than the d...

Most of us are proud members of Active Rain because it offers a legitimate opportunity for real estate professionals to come together and network in the virtual world.  Of course it also is great for face to face networking.  Also, many consumers have come to recognize the value of tapping into t...

This type of assistance is welcomed news and should have started at least a year ago!!!!!!!!!!! Who knows how many homes could have been saved? The only hiccup is loans must have been originated by CITI and that's the big rub with this mortgage meltdown. There is a huge population of loans which ...

The joy of what we do is to represent our clients (and staff) interest so I guess that makes me, you and the millions who take this business seriously as Activist!!!!!!  Just like blogging or sharing your thoughts/comments.......solicited or unsolicited........Part of being an Active Rainer is st...