I don’t know why I never thought of this sooner; I should keep a journal of the misadventures of showing homes to different customers. I guess because none of the situations really stuck out in my mind as super funny, amusing or touching at the time. But as I look back on different experiences, there have been great opportunities for little tales to come out from these showing adventures.
This past weekend was nothing special. Another short sale heading to foreclosure that is vacant and in midstage of renovations. So of course, there is the refrigerator that you should not open because of the ghastly smells inside. The blinds that fall off the broken window which you thought might have just been cracked open so you should open the blinds to secure it. The door to the garage that would have fallen off in my hands if I had not been prepared for those torn off hinges. And even beautiful, overgrown purple blooms in the backyard that are infested with bees. All of this fun at one house and I managed to not trip, fall or snag myself on anything that day.
If I were just clever enough to start putting these experiences into great little anecdotes and embellish them just a little – it would probably make for some great reading.
I have to say. I have been and still am a novice at this “blogging thing” but I think I have been learning a thing or two. I took an online seminar, sorry webinar, about blogging and online presence and although it was only an hour, I think I learned quite a bit.
I hope to keep my blog lively and full of information so that you readers out there in cyberspace will find the blog and find it interesting. I look forward to sharing
The president announced a plan to funnel $1.5 B to housing agencies in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Nevada. The plan is designed to help the states that have been impacted the most over the downturn in the real estate market and rising unemployment rates.
Florida currently tops the nation in loan defaults with more than 20% of all mortgages that are seriously delinquent or in foreclosure. The idea is that although this amount is a drop in the bucket, that it will encourage states to think creatively and find solutions to the struggles in the housing market.
The Making Home Affordable Program has struggled to help unemployed homeowners who can not qualify for modifications based on their income. It is also an attempt to tackle the thorniest issue to come from the mortgage meltdown – how to cope with homeowners in upside-down loans.
The $1.5 B is coming from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and can be used to help negotiate with lenders to write down mortgages on underwater loans. The money will be distributed to states based on a formula that considers home price declines and unemployment.
The hopes are this new program can help the states that are in the most trouble based on local conditions.
Well to those that were busy calling me this past weekend, I do apologize for running off on the quick trip. I think I have gotten back to everyone but if I have not please do not hesitate to call or email me again. I think that the secret to my new success will be to run away for the weekend more often. I have not had that many calls in one weekend. Thanks everyone.
Well I am about to get off this computer and pack my bags for a weekend cruise. I am off to the Bahamas. As I listen to it rain outside, I am hoping that the weather is much better in the Carribbean. I am going to be gone until Monday December 7 and I know you will miss me dearly. I will see you when I am back! Have a great weekend everyone!
The Space Coast Business Guild is looking for new members all the time. The organization is comprised of gay-owned businesses and gay-friendly businesses in Brevard County. Check them out on the web for more information. They service all of Brevard County and have members from Palm Bay, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Port St. John, Rockledge, Titusville and everywhere in between. You can link to the website here.
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I have been quiet and I have been laying low but I am back in action and back to be the best agent that I can be for you. Read through some of the updated reading here on buyer, sellers and renters. Also, if you have questions or have real estate needs, be sure to contact me. I would be glad to help you!!
Are you looking for an organization that has gay-owned or gay-friendly businesses? You can meet up or join the Space Coast Business Guild then. There purpose is to give Brevard County networking opportunities for these types of businesses. There is a new board and we are taking on new members each day.
You can check them out at http://www.spacecoastbusinessguild.org
Or Visit the Ultra Lounge on Monday September 14 for the Space Coast Business Guild’s monthly meeting. The Ultra Lounge is located in Cocoa Village at 407 Brevard Avenue in Cocoa. The meeting starts at 5:30 PM.
Check out the Space Coast Business Guild. Their next meeting is scheduled for September 14 at the Ultra Lounge in Cocoa Village. The meet and greet begins at 5:30 PM and the regular meeting starts at 6:00 PM. Come meet the new board members and help us kick off our latest project – a canned food drive for the Sharing Center of Brevard and Project Response. All are welcome inlcuding non-members – find out what it is all about.
www.spacecoastbusinessguild.org
