<em>"(1) she was unhappy about how her business acumen was portrayed; and (2) she's taking a break from real estate as the market stays chilled. (Barney is listed as the agent for her home.)"</em>
It would seem to me "she" portrayed her own business acumen. Does "taking a break" mean that no one wants to list with her? Is listing your own property anything like having yourself for an attorney?
So, Tamara is not selling real estate. I am sure her husband is selling tons of Mercedes' in this market, so of course they are not underwater. They are just selling because they want more privacy. Yeah, right.
Well, let's hope they go to Newport. NB deserves Tamara and Tamara deserves NB.
<em>"The couple are raising four kids and Barney says their current neighborhood offers little in the way of security against folks wanting to occasionally gaze at a celebrity's home."</em>
Umm-m-m, a celebrity?
<em>"They hope to sell the 4,300-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home and then pounce on one of the many bargains created by economic turmoil."</em>
They will pounce.
<em>"We'd (like to) pick up a foreclosure, or a vacant lot ? where ever.We know we can get a hell of a deal."</em>
xsocal - Do you think maybe you could show them some vacant lots in Arizona? Or maybe a deal in hell?