As a young girl my father taught me mini-lessons in business: how to properly shake hands, the importance of looking someone in the eye when speaking, you don't get paid your allowance if you don't do your chores and the really BIG topic "Your word is your bond and demonstrates your character".
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06/13/2008
The spacious entryway introduces you to the living room with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace and two-story windows filling teh room with light. The European-style kitchen is flanked by the dining room and the family room with a second fireplace. Both rooms have sliding glass door
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06/12/2008
4133 sf custom home with 180 degree views anda Tahoe setting on 2.18 acres located in thegated Mockingbird Hill area of Walnut Creek. 4 bedrooms, 2 offices, 3 bathrooms, wine cellar,large decks on two levels - great for entertaining! Visit 2360 Deer Valley Lane for more photos.
06/12/2008
Fannie Mae's new Jumbo-Conforming loan limit in Contra Costa county is $729,750. (A loan is classified as Jumbo-Conforming if it is between $417,001 - $729,750). While that is exciting news, there are several very specific limitations that you should be aware of:The increased loan limits are on
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03/17/2008
Concord, CA Recreation is offering a Home Buyer Education class, presented by Angela Martinez and Wendy Cutrufelli to teach you: How each type of purchase - Auction, Short-Sale or Foreclosure - differs The pros and cons of each for you as the buyer How to sue the current Buyers Market to purchas
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02/26/2008
Pleasant Hill Recreation is offering a Home Buyer Education class, presented by Angela Martinez and Wendy Cutrufelli to teach you: How each type of purchase - Auction, Short-Sale or Foreclosure - differs The Pros and Cons of each for you as a buyer How to use the current Buyers Market to Buy a Ho
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02/26/2008
With the upcoming increase in FHA Loan Limits, it is a good time to review an under-utilized program: the FHA 203(h) loan. This FHA loan offers $0 downpayment mortgage financing to individuals in Presidential Declared Disaster Areas. This program is available to home owners and renters purchas
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02/26/2008
FHA Seminar - Get Prepared to Increase Your Business! Forget Conforming loans and Soft Market guidelines! FHA Loans require a 3% buyer investment - which can be 100% gift funds. Don't wait until the new limits go in to effect to learn how to utilize this program and pre-position your buyers to
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02/15/2008
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 will save some homeowners facing short-sales or foreclosures from paying federal taxes on the forgiven debt. There are very specific requirements:The mortgage is for the homeowners principal residence. The relief does not apply to any debt forgiveness for a
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01/22/2008
Many potential home buyers are waiting to purchase a home when the market "hits bottom". Unfortunately, even if you time the bottom of the market perfectly, you may ultimately miss it for lack of advance preparation.If you are contemplating a home purchase sometime in the future, now is the time
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01/18/2008
