South Coast Metro Homes

There are many things that we can learn from kids and I think this pic represents one of the best ones. I would have walked by these wildflowers and barely noticed them, but my little boy had other things in mind. He not only stopped to inspect them closer, but smelled, felt, tugged, and carresse...

  I've learned quite a bit about my Droid X from online communities including right here in AR. Any time that the phone has left me stumped, and even one time when Verizon tech support was stumped, I have been able to search out my issue and find a resolution to it. Some fixes have been relativel...

  While most of us in the real estate industry have been negatively impacted by the economic downturn, there are changes put into effect by the financial reform bill known as Dodd-Frank that may continue to affect how we do business and our overall ability to earn a living.   Dodd Frank goes into...

Yes I know, the title doesn't make sense to me either! But that's kind of the point. I have been aware for some time that I might be over thinking things, especially so when it comes to business and even blogging of all things. My friend and I were talking yesterday about people who are oblivious...

 USA TODAY had an article this morning noting that 'Fewer people sign contracts to buy homes in January". This headline was bolstered by a NAR press release that indicated that their index of sales agreements for previously owned homes fell by 2.8% last month to just 88.9. For reference, an index...

"If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians.If past history was all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians." --Warren Buffett  I attended an real estate investor's club meeting the other day and it got me thinking about the best wa...

Hello All, Some of you know that after 8 years of working in CA as a Licensed Appraiser, I have recently changed gears and started the coursework to become a Real Estate Broker. As promised, I'm going to take you along the same ride I'm experiencing so that you can enjoy my small successes and em...

 This week is special to most everyone as it is a time of giving and celebrating our joy. Many are celebrating the religious holiday while others are celebrating the fun of winter....snow, holiday decorations, and family get togethers. We can find joy in giving to those that we love, those who we...