California Real Estate Musings...

So the trouble with making changes is that it's never easy.  And I don't mean the actual "change" part, but rather figuring out exactly what needs to be changed.  This is where having a great team comes in handy.  By asking one simple question, "What are your 3 or 4 major priorities for the rest ...

Spending a week in San Francisco at the Inman Connect Real Estate conference is both invigorating and exhausting!  Great ideas, innovation everywhere, presenter after presenter sharing ideas on everything from social media to branding.  Whoooo...breathe!  So I thought I'd share just a few things ...

As the market heats up it is becoming more and more clear that buyers are having a tough time getting offers accepted.  One example is Brian Garlin.  Brian's wife is active duty military and was on deployment during much of the property search and escrow process.  After losing out on several mult...

Whenever the real estate market takes a turn, for better or worse, cottage industries seem to pop up.  In the current downturn it's all about the loan modification.  My personal belief is most of these companies are bottom feeders and taking advantage of people who are already in dire straights. ...

According to a recent article from the AP, the housing market has improved for 3 consecutive months, which hasn't happened since 2004.  Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors Inc., stated, "The turnaround in the housing market appears finally to be here and indeed may be gaining some ...

The answer is easy...Quality Agents...Quality Leadership...Quality Leads   RealEstate.com has set the gold standard in business opportunities for our REALTORS®  with our incredible, industry changing "live warm transfers" from our nationally ranked web site to our agents cell phones in a matter ...

In the midst of another epic San Diego summer, I was pleasantly surprised to read about the median price of housing in San Diego rising for the 3rd consecutive month.  Sales volume is up, buyers are making offers, my agents are busy, summer living must be good!  Now as the chart above shows it i...

I just read this month's issue of Fortune Magazine and the main story was titled, "The Best Advice I Ever Got."  It included some great insight from all kinds of people in the world of business, sports, politics, etc.  As I read through the article I realized a theme among many of these great lea...

As of July 3, 2009, the franchise tax board in CA is no longer accepting new home credit applications.  There has been discussion to expand this program and it has been a major factor in helping the real estate industry rebound in recent months.  Factor in the $8000 federal tax credit for 1st tim...

In the midst of a tough real estate market RealEstate.com, REALTORS continues to grow and add top notch agents and brokers to it's team.  With nearly 300 agents in California already on board, we are continuing to look for great agents in Orange County, Riverside, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Ventu...