Friday, January 21, 2011

$now Days

WOW!  Just heard that Forsyth County spent a whopping $76,200 on road work, supplies and manpower during the snow storm last week, with the largest portion of the money going to employees for their work and overtime.  Pretty amazing. 

Friday, January 14, 2011

Did You Know...

I have a list of Tina's Best Buys and Foreclosures on my website?  Yes, and it is just a click away.  Too many of these great deals are sitting around.  I heard an investment adviser on TV say recently that "...if you don't buy an investment property in today's market, you are either broke or stupid".  Well - I don't know if I would go that far, but it gets the point across that when prices are low, you should buy.  That is what the entire investment philosophy is based on - BUY LOW.  It is how investors decide a good deal - it is in the purchase price.  So now is the best time to buy.  It is also a great time to rent.  Think about it...and call me so I can help you with your purchase.  Remember - if you are buying, you need an agent to represent you.  The listing agent represents the seller - not you!



Monday, January 10, 2011

At Last! My 2011 New Year Resolutions

Well I had a few weeks to think it over and I decided on just 2 resolutions this year.

First, I need to get organized.  My husband told me recently that he feels like he is stuck in a packed closet, living his life and I decided he is right.  So we decided to de-clutter our house and offices once and for all.  I read recently that if you can just clean out your master closet, you will feel like a whole new person.  I decided not to start there, but rather with something small.  So yesterday, I cleaned out the laundry room and a few drawers in the kitchen.  You wouldn't think this is all that grand of a task, but it really made me feel like I could breathe a little once completed.  Last night, we began the dreaded office.  Now THAT is a chore.  Wish me luck!

My second resolution is really more of a goal for 2011.  I really want to help people this year get out from under their homes that are in desperate straits with owing more than the house is worth.   This can be done through a short sale and can protect against foreclosure.  There are many houses selling this way in our market today but it takes some business savy in dealing with banks and knowing the proper steps to take to do the sale correctly.  I have a great team of attorneys that handle the up-front process entirely for me and once that is complete, then the process is smooth sailing.  Place your confidence in me to get your short sale done properly and with as few hassles as possible.