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Short Sale!

January 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Image via WikipediaI’m not sure just what to think about this marketing campaign for new homes in Las Vegas, but I thought that it was interesting enough to pass on.
A client forwarded my this advertisement for an upcoming real estate ”Short Sale” being put on by D. R. Horton, America’s Builder.   D. R. Horton is trying to [...]

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Tags: Builder Series · Just Because! · Real Estate · Weird Real Estate Stories

Earthquake, Earthquake…….Who Says California Real Estate Isn’t Moving?

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

As I sat down to begin a new post (my mind was somewhat blank), the earth began to shake.  My table shook and the light overhead began to sway.  That’s right folks we just got hit by an earthquake.  I called out to the family that it was an earthquake and to get in a doorway.   As [...]

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Tags: Consumer Protection · Just Because! · Uncategorized · Weird Real Estate Stories

Apparently Pet Snakes Might Not be “Pets”…. More Weird Tales From A Real Estate Investor

October 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Awhile back I wrote about an investor friend of mine who was having problems at one of his properties.  Well, the fun continues…
The same unit (we’ll call it unit 13) where the shooting took place finally was rented to a nice couple with three small children.  One evening the mother was preparing the dinner and needed a large pot to make beans.  [...]

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