When we transition from this physical realm, the belongings we leave behind are destined to be distributed in one of three ways: Divvy, Donate, or Dump. Contemplating this reality has prompted me to reevaluate my own possessions.Recently, as I facilitated the liquidation of a trust sale estate, I
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05/12/2024
Don't be so busy making a living that you forget to make a life...Make Hay While The Sun Shines" is an adage deeply rooted in wisdom, passed down through generations. My grandfather often reminded me of its importance: when opportunity presents itself, readiness is key. You can't scramble to prep
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05/02/2024
"Greed is the inclination to take from your community without first making an effort to contribute to it."- James Clear, Author of Atomic Habits Your action for today is to consider what you are giving back to your community. What value do you represent to them?Why? Design An Extraordinary Day! 2
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05/02/2024
Over 55% OF AMERICAN are enjoying 50% to 80% Equity in their homes. This has never been truer for San Diego Homeowners who have experienced year over year growth since 2012.Your equity value is the combination of the difference between your original purchase price and your current estimated value
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04/30/2024
"Exert control over the variables that are within your control, and you'll improve the odds that the uncontrollable variables ...will work in your favor."~ Executive Consultant, D.A. BentonYour action for today is to dissect a challenge you are facing. Identify what is "in your hands" and procee
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04/28/2024
What’s Up with Real Estate?National news and local views for the week ending Friday, April 26, 2024 Thomas J. Nelson Thomas J. Nelson has been a California REALTOR though many markets since 1999. His expertise will guide you through the journey to achieving your goals in real estate. National Rea
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04/27/2024
Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Helps The Medicine Go Down; Times Are A Changing!Oh, maybe you're one of those agents who doesn't bother with buyer broker agreements? How quaint. I guess you enjoy the thrill of the unknown and the excitement of surprise demands from clients. But hey, who needs clear exp
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04/23/2024
Dual Agency is legal and common in California. In the realm of real estate, dual agency emerges as both a boon and a burden, presenting agents and clients with a dual-edged sword of advantages and pitfalls.Certainly, dual agency occurs when a broker represents both the buyer(s) and seller(s) in t
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04/18/2024
It was a beutiful sunny day in Carlsbad Village and a wonderful meal with a view at 264 Fresco yesterday in Carlsbad, CA. A stranger had come to town, well, actually anyone but a stranger: Brian England paid us a visit and Jeff Dowler, CRS, Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI and myself joined hi
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04/17/2024
I have not re-posted in a while and this list from Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 seemed to be worthwhile to get back into showcases great blogs. It should be FEATURED. I would add a #13 Don't share bad news until you have a solution to fix it or detrmine there is no solution at all. I neve
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04/16/2024
