Shopping for a Xmas Tree – OC Style

Christmas OC Style

When I was a kid, and while in college as an adult, it was not unusual to get bundled up, carry hot cocoa in thermoses (might not have been cocoa in college….but I digress), and head out into the woods to cut down our Christmas Tree.  Although I was born in Southern California, I moved… [Continue Reading]

To My Realtor Colleagues – Gimme A Break!

Last weekend, I went into an Open House with one of my buyers that is really struggling with the ‘Rent versus Buy’ decision.  The listing agent handed us an article by Orange County Register’s Jonathon Lanser that shared the good news that home sales was up nearly 60% from a year ago.  In the words… [Continue Reading]

Maybe the Solution Isn’t a $700 Billion Bailout

Brainstorming a solution

There has been much discussion about the big bailout.  But in case anyone with any influence is listening – I have an idea that could make a big contribution to our market recovery.  Just call anytime and I’ll share my insight with you – from the trenches.  I’ll be waiting for your call. For the… [Continue Reading]

Don’t Vote

This is a great video and a good laugh. I guess after years of begging people to vote, we’ve opted for reverse psychology. If you don’t like what they are saying, good news – you can vote! Make sure you’re registered. If you need to know where to go. Check this out:

Maybe Atlas Isn’t Shrugging Just Yet….

A few years ago I read Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’.  It had a powerful impact on me.  I read – a lot – but it is the rare book that years later, I still think about.  ‘Atlas Shrugged’ is one of those books.  Part of the premise of the storyline is the forced redistribution of… [Continue Reading]