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How Did the Frog Bounce in My Mouth? Or, Do You Want to Understand What Your Realtor Just Said?

December 28, 2009 by Christine

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How much confusion can occur if we don't communicate clearly?  I was reminded of this last night during a conversation with my five-year old. Last night my son said to me, "Mom, am I losing my voice?" "It sounds like you may be." "Mom, why do I sound like this?"…

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You Know You’re Addicted to Active Rain When . . .

December 27, 2009 by Christine

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You Know You're Addicted to Active Rain When . . .   The avatars of your Active Rain friends are more familiar to you than your office colleagues' faces.   You can't start your day without your morning dose of Active Rain to go with your first cup of coffee.   You…

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Newport Harbor – Shines in Christmas Lights

December 27, 2009 by Christine

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Newport Harbor - Shines in Christmas Lights   If you missed the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, never fear.  The Newport Harbor homes are still decked out in their festive Christmas lights. So, if you would like to see the lights, grab your yacht or rent a Duffy, and take a…

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Buying an Orange County Home – I Signed My Loan Docs – Can I Have My Keys Now?

December 27, 2009 by Christine

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Buying an Orange County Home  - I Signed My Loan Docs - Can I Have My Keys Now?   As real estate professionals, there are so many things we take for granted. Recently, a client said to me, "I signed my loan documents.  Can I have my keys now?"     And,…

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Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute – Huntington Beach Market Report

December 27, 2009 by Christine

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Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City…

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