Lorraine & Dan Milosevich's Real Estate News

1) High-tail it up the Tramway:  When kids are bored, it's so tempting to tell them to go take a hike, and in some cases, that wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially if the trails are in a cool place.  Check out Mount San Jacinto State Park, where volunteers are available to take adventurous tra...

Be cheerful!  Of all the things you wear ... your expression is the most important!We can never remind each other too much to take it in stride! Ours can be a tough business, we've seen an influx of "new" agents jump into the mix over the past years in pursuit of the fast & easy $$ and given a li...

Is there a way to separate ourselves, in this chosen profession, from all of the negative reporting the media builds up?  If I was an untrained consumer my brain would be so confused by the roller coaster ride the media takes us on!  So, just another little reminder to stay positive, but honest (...

Awww! The "dead" of the summer ... sometimes I forget how quickly time can pass!?  It's been a week or so since I posted my Thought of the Day (I've gone into relax mode temporarily ... but I'm back) ... so here it is:People forget how fast you did a job ... but they will ALWAYS remember how well...

You can never have too many skills on the job (or in life for that matter) ... here is a break down of areas we all could focus on and possibly enhance in our business and personal lives.Businesses are looking for employees with strong "personal" skills ... who have that special something: the sk...

"Most people don't plan to fail ... they fail to plan!"That has never been so true then at a time like this!  After being in the real estate business for over 25 years I learned long ago that the "good times" come and they go away just as fast.  If you haven't learned to plan for the not so good ...

 Our little valley is growing with leaps and bounds!  New construction continues, but not at the pace of the past years, home sales slightly declining and with that we must continue to reinvent ourselves!  Downtown Palm Springs continues to honor old school Hollywood!Interesting that our little s...

Life is like a bridge - cross over it but don't establish yourself upon it!A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame someone else!Happy Friday and good luck this weekend! We can all use a little boost of encouragement in this more "settled" market ... especially he...

If a person measures life by what others do for him, he is going to be very disappointed; but if one measures life by what he does for others, there is no time for despair!People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges!  Live the life you were ment to live by tearing down the walls...

 Taking the day off tomorrow to relax and celebrate our Independence Day ... I just want to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!! Hope you're celebrating with your family and friends!  As much as I realize that we are in the business of Real Estate ... it's good to remind yourself that it'...