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<p>awgee,</p> <p>That is exactly how commission rebate is handled through escrow. Buyer does not pay income tax on the rebate amount by decreasing the cost basis of the home. </p>

<p>lawyerliz,</p> <p><em>You could hire a lawyer to do the negotiating, and it would be much cheaper than 3%</em></p> <p>Hello, you sound like a very cool lawyer. I wish I get to know more of your type around here. </p> <p>As you know, in Southern California, we do not use lawyer to close...

<p>Graphrix,</p> <p><em>First, I miss NIR, and her not posting here as much. Yes, I said it, and I mean it... I miss NIR and her insight</em></p> <p>You brought a smile to my face. Thank you so much. There are a few reasons I refrain from posting much; however, for one, I feel there is...

<p>Troop,</p> <p><em>And BTW, I'm a very likeable person. People would jump through hoops to sell their house to me ! Right NIR ?! </em></p> <p>Maybe, besides being a likeable person, you still have to convince a "smart" seller that you are worthy enough for them to take a risk on you ...

<p>xlm,</p> <p>I like your postings .</p> <p>You are very kind to spend your time and explain how the real estate process work; however, people will do what they want to do.</p> <p>We all know that there are right ways and wrong ways to do things; however, people learn best through making...

<p><em>An example is the fact that Lennar let a guy walk over 5K which is a very small percentage in relation to the price</em></p> <p>I think Lennar was quite nice to this buyer, whom appeared to be disqualified by the builder; I think in part because he/she is first timer. I have seen much...

<p>awgee,</p> <p>Very nice of you to start this spread for us. Thank you!</p> <p>Personally, I feel that real estate is all about relationship; it goes both way. And I do have a choice of whom I want to have a relationship with. Beside, realtors are supposed to work for free, right? </p>

<p>Key FOB opens gates and association areas such as pool, spa, tennis, club houses, gym... I have seen them advertised for $100 - $200 for non-residents. It is possible that the HOA charges $500 to discourage black market. </p>

<p>rob,</p> <p>Did you check out the brand new Ochard Hills Apartment Homes on Portolla?</p>

<p>1. Hillary will be the next president (girl power!!!!!!)</p> <p>2. Fed will drastically drop Fed Fund rate to stabilize the HELOC market (no choice)</p> <p>3. Index rates will also drop to stabilize the rate-reset loans to around 5% adjusted rate (no choice)</p> <p>4. Brand New home...

<p>Happy New Year everyone!</p> <p>I wish the housing market becomes the market that you have been waiting for!</p> <p>My New Year resolution:</p> <p>* Sell more houses </p> <p>* Meet my public obligations and goals (I might have over comitted myself)</p> <p>* Maintain my perfect...

<p>PeterUK,</p> <p>Did you also experience the EXTREME cold in FR too?. The summer can get really hot and humid. I think because the air is trapped between hills. </p>

From my own observation, engineers tend to over analyze everything that can lead them to nowhere socially and financially; and not to mention not being at peace along the way (aka going crazy).

I feel sad reading this blog too. We normally would feel compassions toward struggling folks; but yet, we would ridicule a realtor in dispair. It reminds me of a vicious circle.

<p>IC,</p> <p>Michele Watches are very hip and elegant; thus very popular with the young ladies. For only $1,300 you can get a stunning diamond studded one from Nordstrom.</p>

<p>awgee,</p> <p>I am very well, thank you.</p> <p>I am very familiar with many folks who are in financial distress due to the easy credit. The ironic thing is many of these folks are mortgage brokers and real estate agents.</p> <p>I am one of those hands-on agents who monitor the loan...

<p>awgee,</p> <p>Hi, how are you?. Thank you for all the tax tips.</p> <p><em>No, now it is a nightmare for those who used the easy credit for their rare chance to become a debt holder</em></p> <p>They say a glass can be seen as half full or half empty. In this case, a dream can be...

<p>bix,</p> <p>During the easy credit period, I told many of my potential buyers that it was a rare chance to become homeowner. Of course, many took my comment as drumming up sales. Now homeownership is just a dream.</p>

<p>xlm,</p> <p>I long suspected that the easy credit was a set up from our government to generate revenues for itself (taxes)--how else could one explain about the subprime mess?. Now, no one can even borrow money. Talk about a stagnant real estate market.</p>

<p>ISM,</p> <p>Great idea about Zov's and Peet's. The patio area is so pretty, and toasty at night with the overhead heaters.</p>