A Californian's Perspective of Elko

An article about Elko from the Modesto Bee (newspaper) blog: Yes, it warms the cackles of my heart :-)


Feeling great after spending three days in Elko’s warm embrace - Life - Modbee.com

Wish You Were Here! 26th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Jan. 23-30, 2010

It's almost here! Cowboy Poetry is such a fun time to be in Elko- to catch a glimpse, enjoy the link.

Today Show: Interview With Ron Insana: Now is THE time to buy real estate!

Over the weekend, I watched a segment on the Today Show highlighting a new book titled “How to Make a Fortune” by Ron Insana. Ron says this is one of the few times in history when you know you are buying at or near market lows, so now is the prime time to buy real estate.

Are YOU ready to buy? I am ready and excited to help you take advantage of today's favorable market (both in terms of number of homes available, price, and financing terms). This is not just me thinking this, but very smart people who study the financial markets who say so- see if you agree by viewing the interview below:

Sorry- they removed the video I had imbedded, but here is the link.

http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=foxsports&vid=556863a1-4d29-4700-aaf3-5fb5bbdda8b8

New Lender Disclosure Requirements

So, do we need more disclosures for borrowers? See what the pros and cons are according to the Wall Street Journal.


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126222090787511123.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories#articleTabs%3Darticle

Positive Signs For Existing Home Sellers

There is continuing good news for current home owners according to the report below.


quarterly housing valuation analysis

USA Today 12-14-09

The article gives more insight into the mixed messages of the housing market.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2009-12-13-housing_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip



What do you think- are is the economic recovery with the housing market begining to turn around for the better?

Lingering Problems for Strapped Home Owners

The article below is from the Washington Post regarding the frustration and paper work facing homeowners trying to work with their mortgage lenders. So the slog goes on with the recovery...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/10/AR2009121003834.html?hpid=topnews