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I am an optimist, and search for the opportunity in each challenge that comes my way. But I can't help but laugh everytime I hear a seller ask for an unrealistic price and then tell me "but we're negotiable." I understand it is my role to explain to them that negotiations can't even begin until t...
01/04/2008
This year has already started on an exciting note and I know that this year will be prosperous for all those who see the market for what it is: Opportunity. Just as it is easier to buy that hot stock or hot mutual fund after a tremendous run up the year before, it's easier to invest in the market...
01/02/2008
This post is continued from my previous entry.... While most of the pundits are calling for a "bad market," investors should be looking at 2008 with optimism. But that should be tempered with prudence as this market is not with out pitfalls. The opportunity in '08 lies the potential for real cash...
12/31/2007
When Henry Ford was one of the wealthiest men in America, he was asked how he had become so successful. His answer, "I never buy my straw hats in the summer."I remember that each time I hear another "expert" on television or in the newspaper say to stay away from real estate because values are go...
12/30/2007
I was thinking of titling this under "WHY I LOVE THIS BUSINESS." Through all the holiday parties, meeting with family and friends, real estate and where the market was heading was the topic of the day. The public believes that properties are no longer selling - but the facts are quite different. ...
12/30/2007
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    Someone once told me that knowledge is gained by experience, but wisdom is learning from others mistakes.  I hope that in sharing some of the efforts and experiences that I have seen through out my career, you can gain some wisdom into your journey in real estate.    It seems that everyone ha...
12/20/2007
I had a great conversation with a friend of mine today in the title business. We talked about the market and strategies. Bottomline, clients stay with you and work with you because of the value you bring, not only to the transaction, but to their business and to their life. My clients never buy a...
12/19/2007
I heard someone say that the market still had a significant drop to go. His feeling was that the housing market will collapse even further because a 5% interest rate to a 7% interest rate is a 40% increase and housing has not fallen 40%. I will implore those involved to look at the #'s and not th...
12/19/2007
I heard someone say that the market still had a significant drop to go. His feeling was that the housing market will collapse even further because a 5% interest rate to a 7% interest rate is a 40% increase and housing has not fallen 40%. I will implore those involved to look at the #'s and not th...
12/19/2007
I had a meeting with an architect today and he said that they are saying the market is going to be bad again next year. I asked him, "For who?" Markets aren't good or bad - they just change. If you bought 2 years ago and have to sell, you might agree with my architect friend. But if you are like ...
12/18/2007
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