Lisa's Blatherskite

For those who may not know, when submitting an offer on an REO property, the selling agent is often told by the listing agent that the bank is asking for "Highest and Best" (H&B) offers that their buyer has to offer.  This is another way of asking the buyer to submit their "best and final offer"....

The price of an existing Orange County home rose more than $10,000 in February from a month ago, the California Association of Realtors said on Wednesday. Sales in OC were up 10.5% in February from January, and up 45% from a year earlier, according to the Realtor association. www.oclisa.com

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. The maximum credit amount is $7,500. The credit is available for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008 and beforeJuly 1, 2009. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married coup...

Did you know water can be converted into the most powerful cleaning, disinfecting and bacteria killing agent by adding salt and electrolyzing it?!  And it's safe enough to drink!  Think of how GREAT this is - no more toxic chemicals being dumped down the drain... and think of how many drains toxi...

Are you a Green Bag shopper... yet?  It's kind of a pain to remember to bring your bags from your trunk into the store, at first, you might have to go back for them while at the checkout or whatever, but once you get the hang of it, no biggie... and it might make you feel good about saving 20 bag...

Are you a Green Bag shopper... yet?  It's kind of a pain to remember to bring your bags from your trunk into the store, at first, you might have to go back for them while at the checkout or whatever, but once you get the hang of it, no biggie... and it might make you feel good about saving 20 bag...

If you've got any liquidity, it's time to start looking at bank owned properties for investments.     

I noticed another blog today questioning how there can be multiple offers in a buyers market.  Of course, with all the foreclosures/bank owned properties on the market!  A tip for buyers: if you see an REO property that you know is priced low, and you really want it, make a higher offer and you'l...

A friend of mine has joined this organization called 'Movember' whose goal is to raise money and awareness for men's health issues AND to get guys to grow a mustache during the month of November.  A mustache is referred to as a 'Mo' in Canada, I believe.   Kinda cool and kooky... check it out: ht...

Welcome to my blog.  Rather than bore you with real estate statistics that you can find just about anywhere these days, I thought I'd just ramble on a bit... maybe someone will smile or think... that's my goal.      Of course, after you read my chatter, if you feel the urge to buy or sell your ho...