https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-ceo-nykia-wright-meets-with-house-speaker-mike-johnson-congressional-leaders We are in Dallas for two days only and we'll be back home tonight. We came to the inaugural Summit Event here last year and it was jammed...
Seminars
Seminar Results
I was in Las Vegas doing what I could to help Laker great Lamar Odom, and happened to swing by the Z-Group event for their premier agents. The big wigs rolled out a couple of new features, Stan did his presentation, and then they had breakout sessions that included...
Overview
When there are so few companies doing any exhaustive research about the market - especially at the local level - realtors will take whatever they can get and pass it along to clients. In this case, that message will be positive. The full presentation here:...
‘Spring Selling Season’ Discussion
Sorry - another technical blowout using the Google Hangouts on Air. They don't allow Windows 7 Home Premium, and using Macs didn't work either. http://piggington.com/shambling_towards_affordability_san_diego_housing_overpriced_but
Selling-Season Kickoff
The Spring Selling Season around here traditionally gets started right after the Super Bowl - let's talk about it! On Monday, February 3rd at 8:00pm we will be joined here by Rich Toscano and other local experts to discuss the real estate market! Using Google Hangouts...
Consumer Feedback
Let's listen to real estate buyers and sellers talk about their experience: Read the wrap-up of the first day at the RE connect: http://speakingofrealestate.blogs.realtor.org/2013/07/11/real-estate-connect-day-1-your-customers-feel-empowered-so-should-you/ A whole...
BofA REO/Short-Sale Seminar
Yesterday I attended the Bank of America REO/Short-Sale seminar for agents on their preferred list. They haven't sent me a new REO listing in about a year, so I thought I better attend, just in case it improves my chances. They mentioned that they've cut 1,200 agents...
REO/Short Sale Notes
BofA conducted a realtor seminar today on REOs and short sales. Some of the highlights: 1. Short sales average three buyers per closing (average two fallouts before the third one sticks). 2. 18% of short sales have some elements of fraud. 3. They forgive...
State of Housing
From HW: Laurie Goodman, senior managing director at Amherst Securities, believes one in five distressed homeowners in the U.S. are facing, or may face, foreclosure. The analyst adds that little may be done to stem the tide of foreclosures without greater government...
Ice Cream This Saturday!
Thanks to swm for the idea - let's make it an ice cream social! Plan to come this Saturday, August 7th from noon until 2pm at the La Costa Ave Park-N-Ride on the border of Encinitas - convenient for all! There will be more details posted here on Friday, but here is...