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2013
This has been a source of debate by agents, buyers, sellers, investors, and others for man years. Do houses sell for less when the temperature is 122 degrees? The sellers are usually not around so they really don't care about the temperature. With that said, there are usually way less buyers arou...
06/30/2013
After selling over 2400 homes, I have these few quick and easy tips to get more money for your home and get it sold FAST! 1. Declutter, declutter, declutter - this is so important. The home needs to feel spacious and open. Closets need to be at least 50% empty, The garage needs to be near empty e...
06/29/2013
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I compare showing homes at 117 degrees with showing homes in a blizzard. The good part of showing homes in adverse weather conditions is that you know the clients are really serious buyers when they show up in such extreme conditions. I keep the car running and the air conditioning COLD as much a...
06/28/2013
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Many people think that buying for resale is different than buying for personal taste. I tell people that pretty much what you like personally is what will also have better resale value. A good location, nicely updated and upgraded home, great room plan with at least 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with a ...
06/28/2013
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Here are some tips to help stay cool this summer in 100+ degrees: 1. Wear light colors 2. Wear sunscreen 3. Wear a hat 4. Wear sunglasses 5. Drink lots of water 6. Have ice packs available 7. Condition yourself in small doses to adapt to the heat 8. If you feel dizzy or have a headache, get to a ...
06/27/2013
I attended the Tom Ferry Game Changer Seminar in Palm Desert, Ca. today. Tom is so positive and energetic. It is always a pleasure to attend a Tom Ferry Seminar. I learned a lot as usual. I was so glad to hear that the real estate market is once again on fire and will be for at least 2 more years...
06/26/2013
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We have many great restaurants in La Quinta, California. During the summer months there are specials galore for great food and drinks at bargain basement prices. Have you been to: Stuft Pizza - happy hour starts at 3pm with prices from $3-$7 Arnold Palmers - happy hour too El Ranchito Hog's Breat...
06/25/2013
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Here are some reasons there are less short sales this year: 1. Prices are going up so some people have equity now 2. Prices are going up so some people continue to hold onto their homes 3. Distressed properties are being sold in bulk and are a shadow inventory at this time 4. Some people are wait...
06/24/2013
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Summer is a fun time at Trilogy La Quinta. Each year more and more people stay at Trilogy La Quinta for the summer. The mornings and the evenings are cool and delightful. The afternoons are hot and invigorating. You can see people throughout the community including the pool, fitness, golf course,...
06/21/2013
When I was in high school, I wrote articles for the school newspaper. When I was in college, my uncle who was a sportswriter got me a job writing sports stories for local newspaper each weekend. He taught me how to write headlines and short stories that people wanted to read. Even after all thes...
06/20/2013
