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The Giant Fork in the Road– how important is the number of closed transactions, really?

June 9, 2010

Build a giant team? Or remain a happy boutique agent… that is the question.
I work with a lot of out-of-town buyers, so my first  consultation “meeting” with them is usually over the phone. After spending a good 45 minutes answering one gentleman’s extensive short sale/foreclosure questions, he suddenly became very focused on wanting to know [...]

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Seller in Distress: Please be Respectful

June 7, 2010

There are so many sellers in distress these days– they’ve lost jobs, income, and now their home– can you imagine what that would feel like? A home, aside from being touted as the cornerstone of the American Dream, is also tops on the list of Maslow’s famous  hierarchy of  human needs– it’s basic shelter.
Now add [...]

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Considering an LLC for a home purchase? Consider this:

June 7, 2010

Considering an LLC as the vehicle for making a home purchase? If you’re looking at forming a multi-person LLC to pool your money to make a home purchase, the first thing you’ll be doing is visiting your attorney to discuss the legal ramifications. And here are some key factors to consider from a real estate [...]

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6 bed/5 bath upgraded custom home with 2 bed/2bath ADA-compliant dual suite

June 6, 2010

6 bed/5 bath upgraded custom home with 2 bed/2bath ADA-compliant dual suite… it’s hard to find this much room with all these top quality amenities! 2 fireplaces, 2 master suites, bay windows, hardwood floors, 13 ceiling fans, new HVAC, a chef’s dream kitchen with all the best names in appliances,  formal and casual dining rooms, [...]

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Update on the (up to) $10,000 CA Tax Credit– read the fine print

June 6, 2010

If you closed escrow after May 1, 2010, you may be eligible for the very large CA tax credit. Of course, there are always stipulations, so please read the entire publication from the CA FTB (Franchise Tax Board. http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/new_home_credit.shtml
What’s important to note is this this tax credit  (unlike the Federal 1st time and repeat homebuyers’ [...]

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Free Sunday Concerts at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa

June 5, 2010

Free Sunday concerts at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa are starting again soon– it’s that time of year again to get out the lawn chair and the cooler, put together a tasty picnic,  grab your friends and family and head off to one of La Mesa’s nicest parks. It all starts Sunday June 13 [...]

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Is there Life after a Short Sale?

June 3, 2010

Is there life after a short sale? You bet there is, and it’s getting better all the time.
Losing your home to foreclosure is a tough and draining, no doubt about it. It’s hard not to get caught up in the emotions of the situation– people feel everything from anger and fear to despondency and helplessness. [...]

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We are so blessed to have people who march bravely into battle

May 31, 2010

We are so blessed to have people who march so bravely into battle… I cannot even  begin to imagine what that must feel like… knowing the dangers but doing it anyway, holding fast to the big picture in the midst of the deafening roar of bombs and bullets, or perhaps in the eerie stillness of  [...]

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Bring New Life to Dead Trees and Color Up your Garden, Too

May 30, 2010

You can bring new life to dead trees, and color up your garden at the same time. If the trees are safe and not likely to tumble over or blow down with the next strong wind, assess their former health and if they most likely died from old age or a watering condition, you can [...]

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Beware the Owner Occupancy Rate– on ANY type of loan

May 29, 2010

If you’re looking for a condo, find out the owner occupancy rate– for ANY type of loan.  Some people think that it’s just FHA and VA loans which are affected– not true! Conventional lenders will also want to know this number because it affects their risk.  Statistically, non-owner occupants– renters– don’t take as good care [...]

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