Realty World Northern California & Nevada

My wife, Mackenzie, and I often times find ourselves meandering through neighborhoods dreaming of what it might be like living in a different home, in a different neighborhood. Our eyes have been trained to hone in, spot, and identify the real estate yard signs like a childhood game identifying states of the license plates on passing cars during a family road trip.

We pass by what seem to be hundreds of signs and stop in front of dozens, but only make it inside a few of those homes. It just so happened that last weekend we came across a home that we not only felt the urge to stop and see, but we were compelled to walk in for a closer look.

To our surprise, there were many people walking in and out, upstairs and downstairs, in rooms and out of rooms. Apparently, the house was an REO listed at a drastically lower than market rate. By the time things were said and done, the house was only on the market for less than a week with more than 20 offers!

The word is out…

Buyers are out there.

It is pleasing to see so many Realty World Members comments regarding the rollout of our new online initiatives. Still there are a few who have attended that are a bit skeptical about growing their business by using these efficient Internet, media and productivity tools. Well, there once was a time when people asked ‘Who needs indoor plumbing?’ too.

Maybe what they need is a few of your success stories or thoughts about what you experienced by attending and participating in our new programs?

Please post them here so other can learn! THANK YOU!

The current economic crisis, growth in unemployment, and significant rise in foreclosures are ravaging the finances of homeowners everywhere. But people aren’t the only ones who are suffering through this hardship and finding themselves without a home… pets are fast becoming victims of foreclosure as well. There is a rise of pets being abandoned in foreclosed homes and left to starve or dropped off at animal shelters because their owners can no longer afford to keep them. And the numbers are staggering.

There is a growing concern about the fate of these animals. They arrive at shelters by the thousands each month, their owners surrendering them with a vague story of moving and give no specific details. But some shelters have a minimal numbers of pets they will except; hence, the reason why people opt to leave them behind in vacated yards, garages, or empty homes. Either way, their time is limited. Shelters typically hold an animal for a short period of time in hopes that someone will claim them before they are euthanized. The ones left behind usually aren’t found for days or weeks at a time, and when they are found, they’re usually dying of starvation or they’re already dead.

If you plan to get a pet this holiday season, contact your local animal shelters to find a pet that you can provide a loving home to, but understand that pets are expensive and you should plan in advance for them in case your finances take a nosedive.