The Future of Real Estate Blogging
I started blogging about real estate in September 2007 – whew, going on three years now! In 2007, 2008 and 2009 I attended Blogger Connect conference prior to the full Inman Real Estate Connect conference in San Francisco (which I attended July 13-15, 2010). I have been busy learing about…
Does The Real Estate Brokerage Brand Really Matter To The Consumer?
My answer to the above question is emphatically, yes! At least in my experience, where I work. Alain Pinel has been adding new offices during these difficult times, because now more than ever, consumers realize they need the most professional, competent and experienced Realtor they can find. Real estate transactions…
Saratoga Village Open House November 27th
Friday, Nov 27 5:30 PM to 9 PM The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the City of Saratoga, CA 95070 will host the annual Saratoga Village Holiday Tree Lighting and Open House. Â Â Festivities include caroling, wagon rides, petting zoo, pony rides, photo opportunities, free popcorn and balloons for the children.…
Saratoga Federated Church a Saratoga Landmark
In the late 1800s, five Christian churches served Saratoga village, which had yet to be incorporated. Eventually it was realized that there were too many protestant denominations serving the area, so in 1920, two of those churches – the Disciples of Christ (formed in 1878) and the Congregational Church (formed…
What Green Remodeling Is Smart For Home Sellers?
Image via Wikipedia Are you thinking about doing some remodeling? If so, for the best return on investment, go green. The new term is “eco-renovations†and some homebuyers are paying a premium for the added value of energy-efficient houses. Light Bulbs – Sounds too easy, but CFL florescent light bulbs…
Home Buyers Taking More Time with Home-Buying Process
In contrast to peak years when they were at record lows, inventory levels over the past several months have been in the range of the long-run average. With many homes available on the market at more affordable prices in the past year, home buyers have been devoting more and more…
Making the Right Retirement Move
Making the right move to a retirement community can be a positive step rather than staying at home and waiting until a crisis occurs. Part of my training as an SRES Realtor is to know how to make the transition as thoughtful as possible. Call me for information about several…
RE BarCamp & Inman Real Estate Connect 2009
I spent Tuesday and Wednesday in San Francisco at two different gatherings of “the best and brightest” among internet-savvy Realtors, software developers and Brokers. The first day at RE BarCamp was an informal network discussion that facilitated friendly interaction; instead of having “experts” presenting seminar talks to an audience, everyone…
