Thoughts On Real Estate And Other Things I Care About
A Southern California Coastal agent's perspective on real estate and other things that interest me! Based in Laguna Beach, Real Estate is my passion.
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2011
ActiveRain is at heart a social network.If you're reading this, then you already understand the power of a network of people. So why is it that our Newbies seen to be so shy? So hesitant to reach out? Could it be they don't know who to reach out to? Maybe! Are we allowing our young-ones to pic...
02/28/2011
Kodak Paper-Less Challenge What a great idea! But....I don't need the Challenge to go Paper-Less, I've already done it. The picture to the left is my Samsung Galaxy Tab. If you've followed my blog for the past month or so, you know how I feel about this tool. At Rain Storm last weekend I was t...
02/25/2011
Erica Ramus wrote a wonderful post this week called "Don't Discuss Commissions Online" and a quick search of the Internet will show clearly that her warning and post is well overdue. I have pondered her piece this week and searched for examples in my own writing or statement which could be a v...
02/24/2011
I have noticed a trend lately and it's beginning to really annoy me......and my clients. Lack of respect in our arena of business. We've seen it boil over here on Active Rain recently as well. Antagonism for the other professions within our industry. StagersAppraisersMortgage BrokersRealtors®B...
02/23/2011
The Rancho Santa Margarita, California Library is doing it's part to keep teens active afterschool. In addition to providing a quiet, supportive atmosphere for homework, they also have many teen events throughout the year. Coming up this spring are two events for students in grades 7-12. The f...
02/22/2011
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I'm actually a very good cook.....but I blew it this weekend. In spectacular form. As it turns out one cannot substitute red curry for yellow curry in the same proportions. Who knew? Now I do taste my food as I go, and had a suspicion that this was not going well, but with 25 people finishing the...
02/22/2011
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I find that many REO agents have one trait in common...they are proud beasts with little time for the rest of us, you know...those who are bringing them the business. Ok....now for the disclaimer..."not all REO agents, I've worked with many who are very, very good at what they do and easy to w...
02/21/2011
That's right...I said it! Asking for the order/offer/sale is doing your buyer a favor. Why? Because the buyer wants to buy! The seller wants to sell! How do you know? *They are taking time from work to see homes*They are spending a weekend day to see homes*They have gone through the grueling pr...
02/18/2011
I tear up at the Trace Adkin's song "You're Going To Miss This" gets me every time. This is one of those days! My first born sweetie turns 25 today. I don't get to make him birthday breakfasts or dinners anymore...he has a wife who does that! But I remember every precious moment of that day....an...
02/16/2011
Sometimes you come across a post that just touches your heart and today, I read one. I wanted to reblog it right away, but no reblog options today. :(. I don't know this member, doing a quick check on him tells me he might be new. His mom is gravely ill and he poured his heart out in his post. I ...
02/16/2011
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