Happy Thanksgiving!
I want to wish all those that touch my life a Happy Thanksgiving!  I have been thinking about all the things I have to be thankful for; a loving family, wonderful friends, my health, a nice home, my 2 shih tzus;  Willie and Remi, a job I love. I could go on and on as the list is quite long! I hope my readers take time today to reflect on the positive things in their lives and embrace everything that makes them thankful.

Follow up to Deeds for Lease
After reading my Deeds for Lease post last week, Chris Thorman with Software Advise contacted me to let me know he had written an article that outlines the Deed for Lease program from the borrower, tenant, and property management perspective. Click here to read the full article:

Distressed Seller Series, Part 2: Bank Owned, Lender Owned or REO Properties
Distressed Sellers Series, Part 1 addressed Short Sales. Today’s post is Part 2 in the Distressed Seller Series and will focus on Bank Owned, Lender Owned or REO Properties. I will define what these are, outline the sales process for these types of listings, and highlight additional factors to consider when looking at these types of homes to purchase.  Bank Owned, Lender Owned, or Real Estate Owned (REO) Property Definition: All of these terms are interchangeable and mean the same thing. A bank/lender owns the home and is the seller. Events that lead t

Distressed Seller Series, Part 1: Short Sales
Most buyer clients in today’s real estate market are looking for a “deal”. Due to this fact, their home search usually begins by looking at homes that fall into the distressed seller category. When I represent a potential buyer I want to be sure they have all the facts and understand the process involved with these types of listings. In today’s post, Distressed Seller Series, Part 1: Short Sales, I will define what a Short Sale is, outline the short sale process, and highlight additional factors to consider when looking at short sale homes.  There will be a separate post, Distressed Seller Series, Part 2: Bank Owned/Lender Owned/REO’s, where I will define, explain and

USDA Turkey Tips
It’s hard to believe that 2009 is almost over. With the holiday season beginning and Thanskgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to share the following USDA food safety tip with you. USDA TURKEY TIPS USDA’s nationwide food safety public education campaign, Be Food Safe, encourages people to put four easy to remember tips;  Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill  into practice in order to be food safe during the holidays. • CLEAN: Wash hands, surfaces and utensils often to avoid spreading bacteria when preparing food. Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of food borne illness.