Positive Real Estate Professionals

I want to share this post written by a Conneticut colleague because she hits the nail on the head with her advice for Sellers to compare their property to their competition. Once you put your home on the market, you must drop your emotional ties and see your property as a commodity – easier said than [...]

Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Information  with you.   The weather is PERFECT in our local mountains! So come on up, come on out and ENJOY Labor Day Weekend ! ~ ~ ~ Sept 3,4,5, 6 2010 : GARAGE SALE WEEKEND!  Selling? Buying? It doesn’t matter, this event is so much fun! Sept 3, 2010 :   E.T. MOVIE PLAYING IN THE PARK AT LAKE GREGORY ! Sept 3, [...]

The thought I have for my blog is directed to those who are considering whether the time is right to buy a house or to buy investment property.  The quote comes from the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffet.  “Be afraid when people are greedy, and be greedy when people are afraid.” Now is a great time to buy a [...]

  Jacobsburg State Park will close the park to horses if the gate at the horse parking area is not kept closed at ALL times!!   The word is “WILL” . . . . not might, not possibly, and not maybe.  DEFINITELY WILL.   Close the gate when you enter, close the gate when you leave.  Be vigilant.    If you encounter the [...]

 Your Lake Arrowhead Realtor would like to share some local Lake Arrowhead Information  with you. Local Mountain Information, Links & Phone Numbers San Bernardino County Hazardous Tree Removal Operations : 909-336-7080 Forest Care Program : 888-883-8446 Arrowhead Ranger Station (Skyforest): 909-382-2782 US Forest Service Fire Updates: 909-383-5688 Non-Emergency Information San Bernardino County Sheriff : 909-226-0600   California Highway Patrol : 909-867-2791 Mountains Community Hospital : 909-336-3651 Rim Of The World Unified School District: 909-336-2031 Arrowhead Woods [...]

Market Report Snapshot June 1-September 1, 2010: Lewiston Gardens, midtown Tulsa   There are currently eleven listings in Lewiston Gardens, ranging from $122,000 to $290,000 list price. No listed properties are pending at this moment. Five homes sold during this period ranging from $145,000 to $189,900 sales price. One property really brought down the average price per square foot, but [...]

I have spent the slow time for the past couple of days going through the sales data from our MLS.  I had broken itdown into quarters, but this time I went into each listing area (that we work) by month.  Our MLS only goes back to the end of March 2007, so it wasn’t as bad [...]

  Here’s a post by Myrl Jeffcoat explaining why real estate agents cannot be replaced.    Read on and find out for yourself.    

September 2010 Events, Tulsa OK … Festivals, Runs, Music, Benefits, Ballet, Symphony To receive this calendar of events each month in your e-mail in-box, simply sign up for my electronic newsletter at http://www.LoriCain.com! Sound Tribe Sector Nine with Ghostland Observatory Date: September 3, 2010 Location: River Parks Amphitheater, 2100 South Jackson Avenue Concert tickets are on sale at Cain’s Box Office, all [...]

It may be just me, but I think this is kind of creepy. I was actually looking forward to BlockShopper coming to town for the extra exposure for our listings. Until today….   Is BlockShopper competing for the online version of the National Enquirer? They search for home sales of the ‘sort-of rich and semi-famous’ and [...]

I found this article in the Deseret News, which they picked up from the Orlando Sentinal .  I found it an interesting reading on the trends that they are seeing in kitchen remodels and designs.  I found it interesting that the trend is going away from overhead cabinetry, but I will let you read the article if you choose.  Here [...]

  Are you a serious about selling . . . . or are you just testing the market?   As you all know, the market values of homes have declined over the past several years.  In some areas they are begining to level off.    I have gone on several listing appointments.  Some of the sellers are realistic.  Others, well . [...]

How Long Does It Take To Close A Short Sale? This is the question on the mind of every buyer who considers purchasing a short sale. Since a short sale is a property selling for less than the amount owed to the bank, it requires a longer negotiation process than a regular sale before there is a closing. [...]

I just finished pulling statistics for sales in the 2nd quarter here in Iron County.  I was a little suprised at this years numbers and how they compared with 2nd quarter numbers from previous years. April 1 to June 30, 2010: Homes Sold:    173  Highest Sold Price: $475K  Lowest Sold Price: $1  Ave. Sold Price: $156,191 DOM: 187 April 1 to June 30, 2009 Homes Sold:    156  Highest Sold Price: $400K  Lowest Sold [...]