Lydia's Blog

I have some buyers that are waiting for a magic announcment from Obama. They feel that home prices in so California are going to drop dramatically. In some parts of southern California there are multiple buyers and has clearly bottomed out in some areas. Meanwhile what do i tell my buyers who are...

I've been hearing weather forecasts around the country with major storms, winds, snow. Here in California it doesn't rain much here so when it rains it often times doesn't make sense to do an Open House with chance of rain with cloudy skies. Buyers here typically don't go out in the rain............

Can you feel it.......... buyers are reemerging. It usually hits around the spring but it's not even spring yet and buyers are all around us. It is the most hopeful time of the year. These days we need to feel hopeful in this business. Discouragement can creep up anytime a buyer doesn't qualify f...

Scripture says Whoever loves there life will lose it but who ever loses there life for my name sake will gain eternal life. I can say that I love my life but along the way I want to serve God. I volunteer an give time & talent at my church but I also love being a Realtor and don't count success a...

I had an excellent day today. I didn't get a new listing or have an offer accepted today but it was such a rewarding and satisfying day. I helped  two friendsfind leads for jobs. I assisted a few others which had absolutely nothing to do with Real Estate. I am doing what I'm suppose to be doing. ...

Are there really benefits of being ranked higher on AR? I am working hard to move up in the ranks of my area. I am currently ranked at 15 in my area but I am determined to accomplish this small feat. My time is valuable but I try to spend atleast some time every day blogging and I will accomplish...

Who needs therapists. Who needs counseling sessions. It all can be worked out these days with blogging. I feel a little lighter, a little freer when I blog and share thoughts. Though I've read that young people post 70% of to much personal information. Is that the future of the next generation. A...

I am currently working on gathering a Talent showcase in my area. It is something I love being involved with since I was once a little talent show kid in my day. It has turned out to be great way to promote other young people's talents as well as building young people self esteem. I think it's gr...

I always wondered what it would be like to be a Realtor. I was a stay at home Mom for almost 13 years and always longed to be involved with Real Estate. My kids grew up and now was my chance to finally do what I wanted to do. Well I started in 2006 when the market was coming to a dramatic change....

I enjoy my kids so much. I have a high schooler that I actually love being around. He is truly a joy. I also have a 9 year old daughter who when she isn't being moody & hormonal is a pleasure to be around as well. Then there is Real estate which I work & weave into my life. I would have much more...