Friday, December 11, 2015
Experience Matters
It's been a busy year (check out our map of sold homes!) Did you know the average realtor sells only 3 homes/year? EXPERIENCE MATTERS. Have you considered buying or selling in 2016? Let us know!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Our latest buyer sale- trust property in Lakewood!
Check our latest TRUST sale! I just sold this to wonderful buyers of ours and we are in escrow now!
Monday, February 2, 2015
Proof We Can Sell Anything --> The Ugliest Homes We Sold Last Year (2014)
Last year The Fingerhut Team of BEACH EQUITIES sold more than 25 homes! These are some of the "ugly" ones. We've been busy! The "pretty" ones coming soon!
Friday, January 30, 2015
New Lakewood FIXER coming to market!
$399,000 3 bedroom & 1 bathroom fixer / investor opportunity in Lakewood at 2618 Greentop! Hitting the market tomorrow!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Reverse Mortgage Requirements Changing 3/2/15
After March 2, 2015, there are some new rules going into
effect for anyone considering obtaining a reverse mortgage.
To date, these mortgages have been attractive to a certain
demographic because there have been no income and credit requirements. The sole
criteria was age, and an appraisal value of the home. Now, however, according to the HuffingtonPost, “FHA has elected to impose income and credit requirements on future
applicants. The purpose is to assure
that … borrowers will have both the capacity and the willingness to pay their
property taxes and homeowners insurance.”
My speculation is that this will both inhibit potential
borrowers as well as cause delays for those still able or willing to move
forward with the HECM (reverse mortgage) product.
Before 2008, we used to do reverse mortgages through
Indymac. They are a really great option for the right candidates in planning
for their care and retirement. With guidelines changing and the implementation
for lenders to maintain their NMLS license, we now refer these loans to trusted
partners.
If you are considering a reverse mortgage, please feel comfortable in contacting us for a trusted referral!
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Babyboomers are staying in their homes longer
Have you looked at your retirement plan lately?
What about updating your trust and will?
Feel free, always, to contact us for trusted referrals!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Meeting Reminder - We'll Be There Tomorrow, Will You?
Copy of Meeting Announcment from--
Estate Planning & Trust Council of Long Beach:
"How to Avoid Unpaid Consulting"
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: The Grand
Speaker: J. Scott Bailey, Bailey Marketing Concepts
Most trusted advisors understand the importance and the value of bringing in new clients. They call it “Rain-Making” or “Business Development” or sometimes “Marketing Activities.” They rarely call it “Selling” because they never anticipated having to sell anyone on anything when they were in professional school.
Go ask a little seven-year old kid what they want to be when they grow up. How many of those little kids do you think will say, “I want to grow up to become a salesperson”!
All too often, we end up relying on our knowledge and expertise, attempting to impress our potential clients with the answers to their questions. We are really good at answering questions and sometimes forget that more power would come from asking questions. Sometimes we cross the line and commit the professional mistake of “Unpaid Consulting”.
J. Scott Bailey has been a veteran of the global network of Sandler Trainers since 1994. He works with companies with business to business sales teams in manufacturing, distribution and services. He helps them close more sales, shorten the selling cycle, eliminate stalls and objections and increase market share in a competitive business environment.
Over two decades, Scott has coached and trained many trusted advisors (financial planners, accountants, bankers, attorneys, and consultants of all types) who enlist in his sessions to transform their selling process.
Go ask a little seven-year old kid what they want to be when they grow up. How many of those little kids do you think will say, “I want to grow up to become a salesperson”!
All too often, we end up relying on our knowledge and expertise, attempting to impress our potential clients with the answers to their questions. We are really good at answering questions and sometimes forget that more power would come from asking questions. Sometimes we cross the line and commit the professional mistake of “Unpaid Consulting”.
J. Scott Bailey has been a veteran of the global network of Sandler Trainers since 1994. He works with companies with business to business sales teams in manufacturing, distribution and services. He helps them close more sales, shorten the selling cycle, eliminate stalls and objections and increase market share in a competitive business environment.
Over two decades, Scott has coached and trained many trusted advisors (financial planners, accountants, bankers, attorneys, and consultants of all types) who enlist in his sessions to transform their selling process.
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We'll be there tomorrow & hope to see all our friends & colleagues in attendance! Please stop by and say hello!
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