Julie's Blog

From Keep it Real in Sacramento - February 16, 2008 The standard 30-year fixed rate mortgage has been around for a long time and must have been revolutionary when it was introduced as it opened the door to home ownership.  If you believe the current real estate market is experiencing evolutionary...

If you or someone you care about loves gadgets take a serious look at the Amazon Kindle.  It was my Valentine present to my husband Michael and he loves it.  He has already downloaded several books and I have to admit I am anxious to get my hands on it....maybe he will let me take it to my next o...

If you have not at least looked at Twitter you should.  I have been using and enjoying it for almost a year now and although I can't claim I have gotten any business from it I do find it a good recourse.  Twitter is a community that I select the members of, I can get feedback almost immediately o...

It isn't just business cards, agents and others in the real estate industry publish their photos everywhere, business cards, websites, advertisements and even on signs in front of houses.  Here are some answers and comments about using pictures from other real estate professionals:Real estate sal...

I suspect there is not a Realtor who has not been asked why we have our pictures on our business cards.  My most frequent response has been something about it being a custom in our industry and as I rattle that off it doesn't make me very independent or strong.  I want and need a better answer!  ...

Wow, is it just me or are some you getting busy with clients and prospects.  My phone has been ringing, emails appearing and I am working hard to stay with it.  I am finally starting to get some traction with my new assistant, Kyle.  He is a college student and is picking things up fast, which re...

Blah, blah, blah...Can you believe this was the response a selling agent gave me when I asked why the tax records indicated the property she had listed at 3.3 acres only showed it being slightly over 2 acres.  Actually, believe it or not, this was one of her more insightful comments.  I thought a...

From Keep it Real in Sacramento - February 10, 2008 With so many articles and news reports about the struggling real estate market why don't we hear more about short sales?  I wrote my first article on short sales back in June of last year, "Short Sales: Road to Riches?" but still get emails and ...

I have now been a member here at Active Rain for about a month and I am enjoying the time I have spent here.  I like reading what others in the industry have to say about their careers, their jobs and the local markets they work in.  I love the supportive comments on other blogs and especially th...

As I mentioned yesterday, the Sacramento real estate market appears to be experiencing some increased activity which is good for my business and hopefully for some of the sellers out there.  I enjoy helping clients buy or sell and being busy sure beats waiting for the phone to ring.  Unfortunatel...