Of Interest
Real estate is just one of my passions. Community service, health, gardening, photography and food are some of my personal interests.
Protecting the Amercian Dream!
Today, along with thousands of my fellow Realtors® I am participating in the ‘Rally to Protect the American Dream’ in Washington, DC. Why are we rallying? This upcoming election year is critical to Americans and the dream of homeownership. NAR 2012 Federal Public Policy Priorities Congress addresses a myriad of real estate issues every year. What makes this year unique is that for the first time ever the American dream, as we know it, is under attack. It is time to remind Congress that owning a home is an indispensable...
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Finding the ‘perfect’ thing to do on Mother’s Day can be tough. I found a great sites for some ideas for the ‘Garden State’: http://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/mothers-day.html http://www.oceanhappening.com/ocean-county-mothers-day-2012 http://www.jerseybites.com/2012/05/mothers-day-brunches-across-new-jersey/ http://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/fun-family-events-in-new-jersey/calendar-of-events/ocean-county-family-friendly-events-calendar/ Share on...
read moreSpring Break; more than sun and fun it’s a time to give back
This recent Spring Break was more than sun and fun. It was a time to give back to a community that has a special place in my heart. For several years my family and I have spent time down in Key West, Fl. enjoying dining, sunsets and family time. This community, like many in America has a need for low-income and subsidized housing. Habitat for Humanity has several projects in Key West. On Easter weekend my family and I spent the day working on a local project. The apartment complex we worked on is a Habitat project utilizing the...
read moreDrought Gardening
The mild winter and lack of accumulating precipitation leaves us wondering about this spring and summer. Some are predicting severe heat and drought conditions. Being a coastal community, we often downplay drought conditions esp. when we can literally see an ocean in front of us. Considering the real possibility of a dry summer, how can homeowners prepare? Some helpful gardening in drought...
read morePintrest
If you follow Yahoo News or any other feed you may have noticed the name ‘Pintrest’ and wondered what it was. According the the Pintrest website Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes…Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.’ This new social...
read moreKick your business into high gear in 2012
Kick your business into high gear in 2012 with a focused Goal Setting Session! What better way to start the year off than to spend some time focusing on what you want to create in your real estate business in 2012? Join Matt and Liz Faircloth, the leaders of the Mercer Sub Group, as they facilitate a powerful goal setting session at this Ocean County meeting that will expand what you think is possible for yourself! Attendees will leave the meeting with a plan to put into action immediately, along with an “accountability...
read moreFree marketing tips that help you find the deals first!
Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.. Oh My! Lisa G. Lopez, Broker of Home Alliance Realty will discuss each social media, how to use them effectively in your investor model. Get the most out of free marketing to find those “needle in the haystack” deals or to market your properties. As the world around us becomes more challenging to make a deal, we need to become more creative to find the deal first. Ms. Lopez is the Subgroup Leader for Ocean County. She is also the Broker Owner of Home Alliance Realty and holds an instructor’s...
read moreREO (foreclosure) Properties
REO (foreclosure) Properties “Real Estate Owned”…A term used more frequently these days. What does it mean…what does it imply? Simply put, REO- property that is owned by and in the possession of the lender as a result of a foreclosure. This makes them a great opportunity for individuals to buy and fix up, either as their principle residence or as investment property. Working with a Realtor with significant experience is very important, since you are dealing with a company vs. personal ownership (seller.) Lisa G Lopez is the areas...
read moreWhat is a HUD Home?
According to HUD (Housing and Urban Development) website: “A HUD home is a 1-to-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale to recover the loss on the foreclosure claim.” To learn more about HUD homes and how to purchase one click here.Want to locate a HUD property for purchase? Click here Share on...
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