Bree Long's (breelong) Blog

I went to the 3 day "Rich Dad Education' seminar this weekend, and after reading multiple blogs on Active Rain regarding the 'pitch,' I feel compelled to offer my own thoughts on my experience: #1. The staged and systematic marketing for the variety of 'advanced trainings' offered through the 'Ri...

  i went to the 3 day "Rich Dad Education' seminar this weekend, and after reading multiple blogs on Active Rain regarding the 'pitch,' I feel compelled to offer my own thoughts on my experience: #1. The staged and systematic marketing for the variety of 'advanced trainings' offered through the '...

I doubt it. The way I see it, a temporary moratorium on foreclosures, like the one recently implemented by Bank of America, will only delay the inevitable. It's like removing a band-aid: whether you rip it off swiftly, with full force, or gently, slowly, and little by little, it still hurts. Rece...

  i have now been actively blogging for a year and am still nearly entirely baffled by the 'rules' of SEO. Patience is a virtue, of which I have very little, but I am continually told that 'slow and steady wins the race' from everything to blogging for business, to prospecting, to general biz dev...

Larchmont Village Family FairAlways charming and quaint, Larchmont Village, near Hancock Park will be hosting  a "Family Fair," complete with talent and costume contests, as well as rides, games, and food suitable for the kiddies. The Larchmont Family Fair takes place on Sunday, October 24th from...

Attention all buyers! Let us not forget the first rule of buying a new home: you must get pre-approved for a home loan before you begin your home search.  So many home buyers overlook this important first step towards home ownership simply for the fact that they are wrapped up in the thrill of th...

  It's 101 degrees today in Los Angeles. Hello, Indian Summer! The real estate market remains tenuous, but triple digit weather has everyone looking for the bargain of the century: bank owned property with a pool and a view! I worked with several investors last year who wouldn't look at anything ...

Ask, and you shall receive. Maybe the answers you're seeking aren't exactly what you expected, but thoughtful response to questions that may seem obvious help us to develop a fresh perspective, refine the operating principles of our lives and businesses, and lead us in new directions to meet our...

Beverly Hills homes are selling like hotcakes (relatively speaking)! Sales of Beverly Hills homes increased, by one-hundred and eighty-six percent (186%), in August, 2010, and in comparison to the same month last year. Beverly Hills home sales have been on the rise since hitting a low point for t...

Finding the best school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make in Los Angeles. Budget cuts, failing curriculum, crowded classrooms, and unmotivated and underpaid teachers are a reality in California's present day school system.  Even so, many parents do not have ...