Keeping It REAL Estate: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

All across our great country cities have creative traditions to mark the new year...they aren't just dropping neon balls... That sounds wrong but you get it

I think Morgan Hill needs to drop something...any ideas?

San Jose in the top trending markets for 2012

2012 is going to be a great year...putting it out there!

History of New Year's Resolutions

Ever wonder where our New Year's traditiions come from, why does the big ball drop, why do we drink champagne, why do we make resolutions now ? Interesting info here

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Rentals are in demand

When a homeowner goes thru a short sale or foreclosure there is some time that has to pass before they are eligible to get a home loan again. This has created demand for rentals and this has benefitted investors and builders....it's simply the principle of supply and demand.

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Homes and New Babies

I always ask my clients if they have littles or are planning on having them,that is important when considering a space and also general location as schools are a significant consideration.

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History of New Year's Resolutions

What's your New Year's Resolution?

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

OK, gotta check this out!

Being a foodie from way back, I can spend a day looking thru recipe books, let me know what you think of this.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

What happened on this date in history...

On this day in 1895, the world's first commercial movie screening takes place at the Grand Cafe in Paris. The film was made by Louis and Auguste Lumiere, two French brothers who developed a camera-projector called the Cinematographe. The Lumiere brothers unveiled their invention to the public in March 1895 with a brief film showing workers leaving the Lumiere factory. On December 28, the entrepreneurial siblings screened a series of short scenes from everyday French life and charged admission for the first time.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

This Date in History...

On December 27, 1932, in the height of the Great Depression, Radio City Music Hall opens! Proving a well known fact that stays true today, even during difficult times, music and dance will lift spirits and inspire and make people believe that things will get better.

Is today important in your history? Please share...

Monday, December 26, 2011

What happened on this day in History

On Dec 26, 1946, Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel. The hotel was named after Siegel's girlfriend Virginia Hill, her nickname was "The Flamingo" because of her red hair and long legs....

Please share any item of interest that you know of from this day in history...

Rental market is Hot Hot Hot!

When home owners go thru a short sale or foreclosure there is a period of time before they can purchase property again. It is these good people who are now creating the demand in our rental market. It is likely we will see this demand for a minimum of 2 years.

Do you think distressed former home owners should be allowed to purchase a home less than 2 years after a short sale or 5 years after a foreclosure?

Are you thinking of purchasing a rental, check out the market by searching on Craigslist to see what other landlords are charging in rent for similar properties.

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Principal reduction? Is this the answer?

Principal reduction, is this too radical for lenders to wrap their heads around?

What do you think?

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Happy Kwanzaa, December 26

marks this wonderful African celebration centered around the principle of Unity in all things. I love the ideal of this holiday. Have a great day everyone.

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas, god bless us one and all!

May your holiday be filled with all of your favorites!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

This year in pictures

Feel free to share your pictures from 2011.

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Existing home sales still moving in the right direction...

What are your thoughts on our market?

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Letter to Santa

My family has had a lot of money and health problems this year so Christmas is going to be a little tough. Still we are happy, healthy and together and that is what really matters!

This from a 12 year old child...