Darin's Blog

Okay, a good friend of mine told me that I should not use the Phase ''Merry Christmas!'' Instead I should use Happy Holidays. because in this land of many people there are many different celebration's. I am like are ''You are kidding me Right! Have we even went political correct on SANTA CLAUS? j...

I was in the store shopping yesterday and went to pay for my purchases.... the salesman started asking me a handful of questions. Do I have their credit card, would I like to receive the store specials, my E-mail address, my Zip code, do I need a gift Card? If I apply for this I can save 20%. Doe...

THINGS AGENT'S WRITE FOR THEIR LISTING OR WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? I am amazed how the real estate industry keeps coming up with new phases every day. We sit around reading some of the broker's remarks and try to find the true meanings. Cozy = Stick the key in the door and break out the back windo...

  We were all talking about the big General Motors saga, and wonder if they were going to get bailed out? Another agent suggested that NAR should get Realtors some bail out money. I thought it funny but I think she was serious about it? She has a plan all laid out! These are crazy times, but I d...

 Are banks really thinking of renting out the inventory to lighten their loses? Okay it is illegal for a bank to Rent property. LOOP hole? Of course they form a holding company which allows them to do it? Will Realtors be involved with the process? Will this help the Market or is it just a new ca...

Remember what a foreclosure looked like to your Grandfather? These were beat up run down houses ready to fall over. I went to a couple foreclosure yesterday that were move in ready. Cut the grass and change the name on the Mail box ready! Somebody even had the carpet cleaned! Then the funniest th...

I was in the office working on a listing and decided to call the bank on one of my short sale listings. I put the phone on speaker and listened to the music as I waited and waited. My phone has a timer, so I went about my business listening and waiting. After 74 minutes SOMEONE with a PULSE pick...

Ailing Washington Mutual bank the sixth largest in America fell yesterday as it was seized by the Feds. This was not a big surprise because they were looking to sell the bank for the last couple months. JP Morgan stepped in and bought 1.9 billion dollars of the company and will now run the branch...

What do you know about the Mouse House?  The Rat Trap?  Walt's Wonder...or as most tourists know it as the most magical place on earth. Okay I have been over say... 300 times. I love it what's not to love but the prices? Here are some Real Estate facts (this is a real estate blog right?) Walt bo...

I have noticed that a lot of companies are going away from the standard post signs. I see more of the new metal frame ones, you know the old jump out of the car and stick it in! I know this is a easy way out but most get knocked over by the wind or moved by the lawn guy? I feel if you take the ea...