Janet French's Thoughts, Ideas and Updates

With foreclosures steadily on the rise, one of the questions that has been surfacing is the possibility of homeowners simply walking away from their mortgage because they owe so much more than someone who just bought a foreclosure on the same block. I've heard the term "buy & burn" used lately to...

For along time now, I've been bringing my own bags when I grocery shop. Whether I bring a canvas bag or old paper bags, the point is to recycle and quit using plastic. Last week I saw the headlines.... L.A. City Council votes for ban on plastic shopping bags The council plans to ban plastic carry...

This quote is a perfect fit for what I talk about in my video today: “The great thing in this world is not so much where you are, but in what direction you are moving.” And it’s completely up to you!! ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Great Big Dreams Require Great Big Thoughts & Little Tiny Steps from Jan...

Like with anything else, simple advice is never appropriate in all circumstances. It all depends upon your particular situation. Today's personal finances are much more complex. A house and mortgage are not just a component of a proper financial strategy. You need to examine all of the other fact...

As we enter the 2nd half of 2008 ALREADY!!!! I know can you believe how fast time is flying??? Take a moment to reflect and think about a couple of questions. Are you in touch with the goals you set out to accomplish at the beginning of the year or period for that matter? Do you want to buy a pro...

What is happening here in the local Southern California real estate market? Do you believe that prices are flattening out and we are "at the bottom" of the market or do you believe that we have a ways to go and we wont see prices flattening out until well into 2009? Brief snippet from an article ...

Over the last couple of days, I have been at a Mortgage Planning Summit in Las Vegas. I have been surrounded by several top mortgage planners in the country, peers and business coaches who have the insight and wisdom to help us through the tough times. And lets face it, it's a tough time in our i...

Today I talk about what I have been seeing and hearing in the real estate market. There is a lot of fear about buying property because values are still dropping and yet when you look at the facts, homes are on sale, interest rates are still at historic lows and money is still available. BUT, it's...

RSVP online: SilverstarFinance.com/events Attention Homeowners and First Time Buyers - Wednesday, June 11th Home Values are Expected to Drop Another 10% to 30% before the Housing Slump is over! What's it going to take to make it Through AND Capitalize on the Opportunities that are upon us? Money ...

The Real Estate markets are down but this is good news for you. You’ve heard the adage: Buy low, sell high, right? Well the American dream just because more affordable….it’s on sale! Now is a great time to seize the opportunity and invest. While many real estate markets across the country may su...