Everyone selling a home wants their home to sell, and they are out to make their home sound as wonderful as possible, even though, by law, they must also iterate its flaws.…

Wikipedia defines the act of protesting as:

"an expression of objection, by words or by actions, to particular events, policies or situations. Protests can take many different forms, from individual statements to mass demonstrations. Protesters may organize a protest as a way of publicly making their opinions heard in an attempt to influence public opinion or government policy, or they may undertake direct action in an attempt to directly enact desired changes themselves.…

A long flight in a coach seat is one of the little annoyances frequent air travelers tend to dread. Even if you're a road warrior travelling first-class you'll be able to relate here. Most frequent flyers started out in coach; the smart ones learned to work the up-grade system. If you haven't reached that level yet, here are a few…

Even though it starts out a little slowly, anyone who enjoys reading about the legal profession and our justice system should enjoy…

There are many things to think about when selling your home during the holiday season. It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us. The day after Thanksgiving marks shopping, with waves of holiday shopping specials, sales and more. The day after Thanksgiving also marks a time when many…

As we are all too aware, obtaining a mortgage today is much harder than it was just last year. One new/old concept that is becoming more and more popular is "Seller Financing".

The "Seller Financing" concept can give home sellers an edge over competition as…

Among the Many Things We Give Thanks For Are Loyal Friends Like You Who Have Helped Make This Year A Success For Us...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lee…

Even though a real estate website can be a wonderful…

When recruiting new agents we are often asked if residential real estate sales can be done successfully on a part-time basis. Many folks see agents out there claiming to be real estate sales…

If you don't own a home, you're missing out on one of the best tax shelters available, period! The U.S. tax code still heavily favors home ownership. First, you can write off the full amount of your annual mortgage interest payments. Unfortunately, in the early years of paying mortgage…

Did you ever look back at your day and wonder how it got away from you; that you didn't get as much done as you'd thought you should have? As you build your successful career or that business of your own, your personal time is likely your most precious asset. Your income will be in direct proportion to how you spend your time. One cannot buy…

So you've made it! You've got your license and you're all signed up with the NAR and your local board. You've even made a decision and hung your license with a local Broker. Congratulations you're on the team and have actually made it to home plate. Now you're about to experience your…

A couple years ago, my friend Russ Havens (brother of my friend Ken that was KIA Vietnam) was contacted by a movie production company who was beginning a film project about the Vietnam War. It would be done in high definition (HD). They had seen Ken’s Vietnam movies on Russ's YouTube Channel, Ken Havens in Vietnam Part 1 and…

The Internet is Here To Stay - Is Your Business?



When you opened your new business were you hopeful and full of vim and vigor? Did you have a successful model that you knew would work? If you did, good for you. I hope that however "old-school" you may be, you included a website in your marketing…

The latest Stuart Woods novel "Son of Stone"…

Farmers' markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers and other vendors. Based on the traditional "mercados" in the Peruvian Andes to the unique…

Every time I think I just might be getting used to the fact that there will always be a few people in this world that just never get it, I come across an article like the one below.



David Goldstein - Los Angeles (CBS) 11:59 p.m. PDT, October 27, 2011

"While the…

"Citing the pipeline explosion that killed eight people in San Bruno last year, Los Angeles City Councilwoman…

San Pedro Brewing Company, aka BREWCO, is a bar and grill in old downtown San Pedro, CA on 6th Street that serves as my favorite lunch-time eatery. They are celebrating their 12th anniversary…

As West Paseo del Mar and its beautiful views quietly slip away into the Pacific Ocean, taking with it sidewalks, a baseball field, million dollar real estate and potentially more, another long-term problem keeps bubbling to the surface in yet another area of San Pedro. Literally.…