Posted by: carolmoson on: June 20, 2009
It used to be that NOBODY discussed money or financial problems publicly; it was just taboo! Interestingly, in today’s world, that conversation occurs among strangers in a group as easily as it does among close friends.
Just curious as to what everyday challenges most of us are facing. It would probably be a safe bet say that everyone knows someone who has been successful most of there lives and now is either struggling or has made significant life changes.
What life changes have YOU made? Will you sustain those changes or are they temporary?
For me, the greatest change was looking hard at what we have and what we really need. We have scaled down to more of what we need and very little, of what we want. In most ways we will probably maintain the changes we have made with adding back a few more of “the wants” albeit conservatively.
What about YOU?
Posted by: carolmoson on: May 19, 2009
The National Association of REALTORS® just completed there annual Mid Year Meetings in Washington, D.C. and this year once again is filled with key issues worth standing up for.
Please follow this link to see how REALTORS® continue to fight for private property rights, tax and tax credit issues, small business insurance, mortgages, banking issues, foreclosure rescue and much more.
http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/pages/EOH_1_05042009?OpenDocument
Posted by: carolmoson on: April 20, 2009
If you really stop and think about it Susan Boyle sent a shot that has been heard around the world! Something we all know, something we all pray about but something few of us follow through with in life. That message? – NEVER make judgement about anyone until you take a minute to get to know them. All the judges admitted that they expected her to be a joke or as Larry King politely put it – what came out is not what people expected to hear.
The lesson is for both sides. No matter what people think about us, if we have a dream and you know it’s right you should go for it. It also shows us to at least say hello before we judge.
How many opportunities are missed because of the way someone looks? Are you guilty? Everyone loses…..
The lesson is for both sides. No matter what people think about you, if you have a dream and you know it’s right you should go for it. It also shows us to at least say hello and look into someone’s eyes (which shows their soul) before we judge and even then, we shouldn’t judge.
Good luck Susan Boyle – no doubt you will be successful!
Posted by: carolmoson on: March 17, 2009
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Posted by: carolmoson on: March 15, 2009
http://carolsworld.wordpress.com/2009/03/15/whatithink/
Thinking that the media is making us nuts!
If your head is spinning – join the club. Here we are selling houses and getting lots of calls from people itching to get in on this market and the media says “housing confidence is still low”. Well the problem is much of the information that is coming out today is a result of surveys done last month - before the stimulus was rolled out!
Americans want GOOD NEWS! So America – here it is. Mortgage applications for purchases ( not refi’s) are up. There are some narrow indicators in certain regions that suggest the bottom may be about here and aside from the up to $8000 federal tax credit to first time buyers, many states are introducing state tax credits for first time buyers and some have tax credits for all buyers. In addition, throughout the country, millions of dollars have been granted for the purchase and rehab of vacant, foreclosed properties so a first time buyer can move into a “ready to live in” home. These local programs may also involve down payment assistance and closing cost assistance – yes, I said down payment assistance.
Check your state and your area for funding programs that are available . Learn how to take those programs and bring them to the public!
Check out these links for more information:
Click here programs through HUD
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/hera.cfm
(If you want the entire stimulus package:)http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf
Fox New has a good easy to understand article on the $8000 tax credit
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/finance/time-home-buyer-tax-credit-available/
Bye the way….if you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, you are considered a first time buyer for the Federal tax credit of up to $8000!
Carol
