Cool futuristic homes...what do you think?

I am a bit more traditional...white picket fence, tree swing, etc. but some of these are far out!

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Banks loosening credit standards...hmmmm, we will see

This has not been my experience lately in working with many buyers. We will have to see what 2012 holds. Being an election year it is bound to get interesting...what are your thoughts?

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Yay all of us! Existing home sales are on the rise!!!!

Attanasio Properties is now taking new listings!!!!

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Banks are attempting to change their ways...let's see what the states have to say

Proposal to make sure the housing disaster with record defaults and foreclosures doesn't happne again is now on the table .  Each state will review and see what agreement can be reached.  Keep your fingers crossed.

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Ok, we all have them...Bad Habits...

Here's how to lose those Bad Habits... What bad habits are you trying to kick this year? 

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How to be a great landlord

Here are some ideas on how to have a healthy landlord/tenant relationship

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Which Silicon Valley companies added jobs in December....let's keep it up!!!

Apple, Cisco,Google, all added jobs in December....this could be the start of a very positive trend!

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Tips to have a healthy relationship with your money and make it work for you...instead of the other way around....

Growing up, I can safely say my relationship with money was not great.  When I began my professional career and now as a business owner, I have learned to not be afraid of money but to get real and actually figure out a way to make it work for me.  What money tips do you have that work for you...comments always welcome!

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Many homes are upside down in value, that is our new normal...you have to know when to "hold em and when to walk away"

The question that is on everyone's mind, is strategic default the answer for me? 

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San Jose rents are going up, up, up...

This is good news to investors and a sign to buyers that the time is approaching when mortgages will be lower than rents...

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Great ideas for Winter getaways...are you planning a trip this Winter?

I actually have set a goal for first quarter to take a mini trip.  What plans do you have?

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Principal reductions? I am hopeful but will believe it when I see it!!!!

This is e land of free enterprise. For banks to actually go along with this it would have to be mandated by the government and somehow I think even distressed homeowners will not cross that line and give up liberties... Even when those liberties may cost them their home.... Slippery slope here!

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OK, a look into an opulent world...thru a house!

Mansion in Florida boasts a 14.25 million price tag and that is not a record setter...OMG!

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Yes...more good news...let's keep it going

All I can tell you is from my experience with my buyers and sellers and while there are still many challenges (e.g. lending guidelines,  short values on most homes), last year was better than the year before.  I am planning on the same trend in my California  market so it is good to hear that many markets nationally are trending similarly.

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New Year plans...for your house

Great ideas to inspire you now that 2012 is here.

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Check out these wacky adobes...would you live in a house like this and if so,,,which one? This should be good...

OK, these adobes are crazy....but to someone it is their castle...

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Homeownership...still the American Dream...

Even in the leanest of times, it is still a goal to own our very own piece of earth...to be able to paint the walls any color we want, it's a natural instinct that is part of the fabric of this coutry.

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You are amazing, I hope you know it!

Knowing how valuable you are is not arrogant, it is necessary to lead a fulfilled life.

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2012 is the year of living green...here are some tips

I figure if we add one new green habit, them we are doing better than we did in the past....go ahead, see what you can do...

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Tips for sellers

Always good info...

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Billionaires who never graduated from College,,,interesting insights...

Anything is possible ...dream big and go for it!!!!

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10 things to do with Twinkies...couldn't resist...laughing is healthy!

Do you have a twinkie memory...?  Comment with your memories of your favorite Hostess treat...

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12 ways to sell your house in any market...

12 solid tips to get your house sold in this market

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How to be more interesting in 10 simple steps!!!!

What makes you interesting?  

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Being Healthy is another passion and I like to share what works for me. It's not diet,,,it's lifestyle...what works for you?

Eat more often (typically every 90 minutes) smaller portions and don't forget protein...Going back to the gym tonight after a 7 week layoff due to foot surgery and my eating habits were key while I was endorphin starved...

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Cool houses for all of my fellow house junkies...

Go inside some very cool diggs...

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Funniest signs from around the world...this is great!

If you have taken any pictures of funny signs feel free to comment and post them...

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Hiring was up in December, did you notice the effects in your community?

While more jobs were added, that is always good news, did you notice any positive effects? I think it is always a step in the right direction but can we have some more please?  More jobs...like a lot more!!!!

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The Fed kicks around some ideas to boost growth in the housing market...some good, some not so good, a must read!

OK, I do think they should broaden terms of refinance.  There is a provision that passed for 125% refinances but lenders have not yet figured out to implement.  One idea that I think will absolutely kill the market and banks is to have banks become property managers and rent out the foreclosed homes.  Banks are only in the business of lending money to make money, that is their business plan period.  If they take on a different segment of the housing business, that is like McDonalds now offering spaghetti on their menu (they actually tried it in some markets and needless to say it bombed).  

This is a Washington issue for us to keep watching as some of these bad ideas could have seriously negative consequences.  What are you concerned about?

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Winter food festivals...what's going on in your area?

Fun family outings

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FHA is ok with flipping houses

Used to be that you had to wait 90 days to buy when a home was purchased and then immediately offered for sale again, however FHA is going to waive that time period which will make many properties a good fit for first time buyers.  Typically flippers purchase homes, clean them up and still offer to sell them at a great value...

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Pending Sales Rise...good news

December was a strong month for bay area real estate and for many cities across the nation, according  to the National Association of Realtors...interesting article about hopeful trend.

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Know risks if forgoing your inspection contingency...better yet, don't do it!

In a competitive market, buyers may compete against other buyers willing to give up their inspection rights...it is an extremely vulnerable position if you purchase without those rights. You are entering into one of the largest investments of your life without full knowledge. As a professional, I have NEVER written an offer waiving those rights for my client., because it puts their good faith deposit at risk almost immediately!

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Love my Iphone and Ipad2...your thoughts?

Posted from my ipad2... Competitors say you can't surf as easily on Apple products but that doesn't seem to be stopping us...like if you have an Apple product

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Time for Elfie to go nighty night for another year, what do you do with all the decorations so that your guest room does not become a year round staging area?

Comment with any tips you have for storing holiday treasures... Happy New Year!

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Happy happy New Year!!!!

2012...I know you and I will have great fun, much success, happiness, health and endless possibilities!!!!