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"We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home." -- Edward R. Murrow The National Association of Realtors' educational program, At Home With Diversity, is an excellent program for those in our profession looking to enhance and improve their skills and abilities when working with d...
07/04/2009
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Lately, I am hearing and reading about what real estate agents will and won't do when it comes to returning phone call, responding to emails, being available for clients and other agents. In a word: sad. Some have indicated that they won't return calls after hours. Maybe I'm just old...
06/29/2009
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan announced on May 29, 2009 to a meeting of homebuilders that the Federal Housing Administration will allow qualifying "first-time" homebuyers to use the previously announced $8,000 tax credit towards the purchase costs of a FHA insured home. So...
06/02/2009
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I feel very fortunate to live and work in a city that is one of my strongest marketing tools as a Real Estate Broker. So many prospective home buyers from other states and Canada email or call me after reading on our website that Mission Viejo has been ranked one of the country's safest ci...
04/16/2009
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I just planted lavender in my backyard. I mean, no big deal...right? Well, I did get up at 5:00AM to accomplish this feat of gardening. And now, I'm sitting here in front of my pc to write something stirring and relevant about the real estate market when it hits me. I just planted lavend...
04/08/2009
The California Association of Realtors is launching a new program today called the California Association of Realtors' Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program. While it is a mouthful to say, the California Association Realtors is putting some money where their "mouthful" is....
04/02/2009
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Are we beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the downward spiral of the real estate market? The answer may well be yes. Historically low interest rates on mortgages, 4.85 percent this week on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage, have helped spur a surge of 32.2 pe...
03/26/2009
My youngest granddaughter attends first grade at an Orange County school that received a distinguished designation. Her teacher is great at her profession. I admire anyone that can keep a classroom of first graders involved and learning. The other teachers that I have met at this school a...
03/24/2009
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On Saturday, June 6, 2009, The Long Beach Neighborhood Foundation will present its annual Wrigley River Run. The Run consists of a 5K course and a 10K course. Kids can participate in the Tadpole Trot. It's a great race for the serious minded runner and those seeking to drop that pesky ext...
03/19/2009