If you ask me, it's a coincidence that my mother was a writer. You can't ask her because she's dead. But if you could, she'd probably say she encouraged me to write. Yeah, right, that's why I have a piece of pencil lead in my left arm. It's where my brother stabbed me with a sharp pencil. He stab
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02/19/2012
Reporters have asked me this question. Do I believe the HARP refinance program is a good deal for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth? I guess they think everybody is jumping on the HARP refinance bandwagon, but I kinda don't think they are. For one thing, they'd have to have a job.
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02/18/2012
I am doing my best to bring more inventory to the market in Sacramento. Especially more listings of short sales. Because, guys, we're running outta homes to buy. It's astonishing when I look at some areas for comps and everything is either active short contingent or pending. The sellers who have
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02/16/2012
My husband said I was going to put this photo in my blog this morning. I don't know how he knew that. It wasn't my intention when I shot it. But this dog is just such a cute little thing. He's about 5 months old. My husband knows me so well. Yeah, I gotta share this photo. It's just too adorable
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02/16/2012
The thing about writing about what really happens to you in your life is you don't have to make up anything. It almost seems like cheating. To just write about crap that happens. No embellishments. But that's why I don't have any problem writing a daily blog or coming up with stuff to write about
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02/15/2012
Some short sale agents in Sacramento might forget whom they represent. In case you're wondering, if you're a listing agent, it's the seller. Because a listing agent has fiduciary with the seller and because MLS requires it, all offers received by the listing agent must go to the seller. Doesn't m
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02/14/2012
What makes people choose a certain real estate agent? God knows we've got enough of 'em in California, for example. With so many agents, what criteria do people use to select the right agent? Well, I'm gonna tell ya. Nine times out of 10 they pick the agent who is there at the time they need an a
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02/13/2012
If I am to alienate anybody with my blog this morning, let's start out with a joke I heard. OK, a conservative, a moderate and a liberal walk into the bar. The bartender says Hello, Mitt. Now we move to lawyers. First, let me say that many, many of my clients are lawyers. I'm not really sure why
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02/12/2012
You've got to be careful with a sense of humor. Because not everybody finds the same things funny. Fortunately, for me, my clients and I are generally on the same page. Yesterday, a seller asked me if if I would keep her informed of the progress of her short sale. I replied, Uh uh. I am telling y
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02/11/2012
There are a lot of agents in Sacramento who watch what I do and copy me. I'd say these guys are pretty smart. Because what I do works. I prove it over and over. As a Sacramento short sale agent, I like to believe I'm fairly competent and good at my job. So, if I tend to set the standard for what
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02/10/2012
