As we look forward to 2010, all of us, Real Estate professionals as well as buyers and sellers are wondering the same things. Is the housing market going to get better? Is it going to bottom out? What factors are involved that will help the housing market? How about interest rates? Employment? Economy? All these factors are important in determining the outcome of the housing market.
Here is a list of 10 things to know about the housing market in the coming year that will help answer some of those questions:
It is after Christmas and I am still on my family vacation in Seattle, WA. The home of Active Rain believe it or not. Well, being on vacation and visiting my family, I have realized something important that I mostly forget during the rest of the year when I am frantically working. I realize that we have to take time out to invest in ourselves and our families the way we put all that effort into our jobs and work because without those family moments and enjoying personal happiness, then what is the point of all that hard work?
After hanging out with the cousins, nieces and nephews all day yesterday and taking them to see the new Alvin and the Chipmonks movie as well as ice skating (something that I have not done before) in Bellevue, it dawned on me that these few and precious moments are what we will remember for the rest of our lives, not our routine jobs or the next sale. And on our death beds, these few precious moments are probably what we will ultimately remember as we lay there reflecting on our lives.
So for the new coming year, I will prioritize my Business action plan as well and my own personal time, and the time spent with family and friends. Sometimes we as real estate agents tend to work so hard and get wrapped up in chasing our next deals or joggling multiple deals that we forget to stop and smell the roses for instance, and remember why we do what we do. I think that by scheduling time off from work will also help us to rejuvenate our energies and strength for when we do work, so that we do not burn ourselves out of business and enjoy our work more.
So for the coming new year, I toast to all my real estate professional friends out there and my clients and future clients, to always remember what are the important things in life and to give yourself time to spend with your family and friends and to yourself, as well as your work. Happy New Years!

In Crescent City, CA, a new Ordinance has been passed that puts landlords responsible for the trash that accumulates in rental properties, even though the trash came from the tenants. This law seems unfair to landlords as tenants can take advantage of this and not take care of their own trash.
Here is a link to an artical about concerns from the landlords:
http://www.triplicate.com/20091014107212/News/Local-News/Landlords-question-new-waste-law
So are the landlords' concerns valid? There has to be a balance for this between the tenants and landlords as to who is responsible.

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Thavisak "Lucky" Syphanthong, Broker
Phone: 707-954-7926
Lucky Star Realty
email: lucky@luckystarrealty.com
Phone toll free: 866-875-2279 Fax toll free: 888-490-7728
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Hello Friends,
I would like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July in and around America and the rest of the world! Here is a link to the list of things to do in Crescent City, CA during the July 4th Independence Day celebrations:
Now is a good time to buy properties in Crescent City CA because in the past year an a half to two years, prices have been falling steadily. Now more than ever, there have been more foreclosures, REOs, Bank Owned properties on the market. If you are seeking a real estate expert with years of experience in working with foreclosure properties and short sales, please call me and I will find you that unique, low priced home or property that you have been searching for.
Buyers, Sellers, Mortgage Companies and Banks, you can contact me to help you with your next real estate transaction:
"Helping to make your dreams of home ownership come true.
" Thavisak "Lucky" Syphanthong, Broker
Lucky Star Realty
1305 Northcrest Drive
Crescent City, CA 95531
email: lucky@luckystarrealty.com
Phone toll free: 866-875-2279 Fax toll free: 888-490-7728
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