Jean's Jingles

OK Everyone! Here is another tool that I found interesting! It is called Presdo. You just type in a name of when you are meeting someone then input day and time and send the invite! Presdo is a tool that takes the hassle out of trying to find the best time to get together with people. Use Presdo ...

 Again, I was reading the CRS newsletter and came across another great, fun tool! It is free! I signed up and haven't asked Sandy any questions yet! Check it out, she will remind you with anything you ask!I Want Sandy is an automated e-mail assistant. Send it an e-mail with a small message and th...

I was recently reading the CRS newsletter and found a fun photo editor that is free! I checked it out and found that it is very easy to use. I browsed for a photo and added animation, stickers and a picture frame in and around my grandson's photo.  FotoFlexer is a free Web based photo editor that...

Online Advertising Is Reaching Older AdultsAdults over age 62 are becoming increasingly Internet savvy, and that may be good news for CRSs who work with this consumer demographic. A new report by Focalyst and AARP finds that a growing number of these "mature adults" are connected to the Internet,...

California's Prop 60 & 90!  Are YOU 55?Location: Alameda & Contra  Costa CountiesProposition 13 prohibits property tax increases until property ownership is changed.If either spouse is over age 55 (when the old home is sold), PROP 60 allows replacement of a primary residence with a new home of eq...

Whether you are buying a home for the first time, selling to move into a larger one, or downsizing, the complicated and in some cases daunting issues surrounding today's market underscore the importance of relying on the skills, knowledge and expertise of a REALTOR®.Here are the top reasons for w...

A friend sent me these tips after I was mugged many years ago.  I now use these tips to help keep me safe in the world. Please pass it on to others if you think it is helpful!1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!2. Learned t...

 I have been writing many offers on short sale and REO properties.  I am always thinking that only if the lenders would have tried to work with the sellers to find a possible way of keeping their homes. I do know that Wells Fargo Bank did help homeowners renegotiate their loans if possible, in or...

 OK!  I have written 5 offers this month with different buyers on REO and Short Sale properties! There has been a bidding war on each property with the competition being anywhere from 2 to 11 offers on these homes. Now buyers have to write over the listing prices in order to have a chance to purc...

My mother was a registered nurse and before I was born worked on many Indian Reservations. She was always interested in Indian folklore and had many pieces of Indian jewelry in her dresser drawer next to the bed. The one thing I do remember were all the different Indian dolls around the house and...