Andre Shambley

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless pork loin cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Cajun-style seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ounce quick cooking spicy Cajun-style beans and rice

1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1 8-oz. bottle clam juice (or chicken broth)
1 6 1/2-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts drained
1 cup thawed frozen green peas
1 2-oz. jar diced pimientos undrained


Instructions:

Toss cubes with seasoning; heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork cubes; cook and stir until pork is nicely browned. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Add rice and beans mix and seasoning packets to skillet, along with water, wine and clam juice, stirring to mix. Bring to boil and cover tightly; reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes, stirring several times. Top rice mixture with pork, artichoke hearts, peas and pimientos and cover, cooking for about 4 minutes longer or until most liquid has been absorbed. Serve hot from skillet

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The importance of finding motivated sellers is stressed by almost every real estate guru out there. Of course it is ideal if you can find that seller who just wants to get rid of his property no matter what - and fast! All sellers have their own motivations, though, and you can make a better deal out of any property if you learn what those motivations are and use them in your negotiating.

In a sense, a seller is a motivated seller the moment he puts that "for sale" sign out. You know then that he is motivated to sell, but the important question is why he is selling. Beyond that, you want to try to learn the seller's motivations for every other aspect of the process too. Why does he want to sell a particular way, for example, why does he want the price he is asking, and what's important to him when making decisions.

Watch for personal motivators that are a part of his or her personality, too. Note whether the seller is more motivated by what she reads or by what she hears. Does he seem more motivated by the promise of a fast sale, or a high price? Listen to what sellers say for clues.

Making More Motivated Sellers

Normally, when a seller continually says, "I see," he is more visually oriented and motivated. In that case you want to show such a seller the advantages of your offer. You don't want to just explain your offer. With this seller you would point out on paper why it can work for you both.

Suppose you hear statements like "I just don't want any problems," or "I just want to be done with this." Of course this indicates a classic motivated seller, but more specifically it indicates the seller is more motivated to avoid stress than by positive goals. This means you would want to make the process as easy as you can for the seller. You might also drop hints that this is her chance to "be done" with selling.

Start gathering information on the seller's motivations early in your real estate negotiations, then decide how to use this information. How do you use it. Follow the examples above, and think about each factor. Suppose the seller likes to see himself as a shrewd negotiator. Let him "win" a lot of small concessions during negotiations, in order to get what you need most.

When you tap into a seller's own motivators, you make him into a more motivated seller. You should even use their own words. If a seller says "I understand" quite often, then start a statement with "I think you understand why..." Their words mean more to them than yours.

Search for any specific motivations involved. For example, if you learn that a buyer of your house wants to be able to tell his friends what a great price he got, maybe you can let him have it, and push hard on every other area. You could get the terms you want, have him pay all the closing costs, etc. Have the attitude that if he'll give you what you want, he'll get what he wants.

You have certainly heard of win-win negotiating. It is one of the most important principles of real estate investing. To let the seller "win," though, you have to learn what winning means to him. Then you have to use what you learn. that's how you make all sellers into more motivated sellers.

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My favorite real estate appraiser once gave me a VERY GOOD tip for buying a home. He said the very best house to buy in terms of value was one a few years old (3 to 10). The floor plan would be fairly up to date. The house is likely to be in decent shape for systems (heat and air, plumbing, electrical and roof) and only in need of a little paint and cosmetic repairs to be a nice home and a good value.

Let's face it. Paint is a lot cheaper than a big remodel or a roof or new kitchens and baths.

BUT, people rarely paint when they put houses up for sale and they also don't bother to clean up. Many think, "Anyone can see that it only needs a little paint and cleanup."

So what happens?

The house just sits on the market for a long time even though it's a good house that will appraise well and sell well if nicely packaged.

If it's been on the market for a long time it's also getting cheaper.

Then you start to see signs like "MOTIVATED SELLER".

But if you're willing to change that outdated wallpaper and worn paint you can reap the extra equity the seller has passed up. Better still, it goes directly toward improving your personal net worth.

But you don't want to paint. I know, I know. Stop whining! It's easy.

Even I can do it. In fact with all the practice I've had over the years I can do it better than many professionals. Think of this straight forward task as a job where you are being paid (in equity) hundreds if not thousands of dollars per hour!

You can do it, too. Get a good angled, 2-inch sash brush, some primer, some good drop cloths, and some good rollers and get started. You want to do a neat, professional job. If you don't feel confident about trimming out perfectly, just get some painter's tape. I don't bother with it now, but it's great for beginners. Forget fancy paint treatments on walls. They take too long, go out of fashion quickly and they don't do well at resale. Wallpaper is also something you may want to avoid.

Paint your new home with any colors you want. Then before you resale, paint again in neutrals so your home doesn't sit on the market for too long...like it did the last time. What you, unlike the previous owner want is a home where prospective buyers will say. This is nice and my stuff will look good in here.

Fresh paint can do wonders for the look of a house, both inside and out, and make you fall in love with a house that you didn't love before.

Look past the old colors and look at the attributes of the house itself. If the only thing you don't like is paint colors...BUY IT, PAINT and REAP the REWARDS!

When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs...Experience is Priceless! Andre' Shambley&Miami's Best REALTOR®. Team, The Keyes Company, 305-788-6643. AndreShambley@Keyes.com,
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"Although renting a home can give you plenty of freedom to travel and move frequently, most people eventually opt to buy property. Further, most financial advisors approve of real estate purchases as solid investments and good choices. That is because purchasing real estate can give you:

1) An asset. When you buy, the money you put into your property becomes money that you are investing in your own future. The value of your home becomes part of your net worth. When you own property, lenders may see you as a better risk since your overall financial situation is stronger. Paying off your mortgage on time each month can go a long way towards keeping your credit rating healthy too.

2) Equity. The amount of your home's worth not tied up in home loans is your equity and this alone can be a valuable asset. Every time you improve your home and every time property values in your area rise, your equity may grow. In case of financial need, you can borrow against the equity of your home, often at great rates and with tax breaks as well. In case of a financial emergency, your home equity can be a financial lifeline that can save you from disaster.

3) Tax breaks. In most cases, owning a home can offer you tax advantages. For example, real estate taxes are tax-deductible. If you decide to sell your home, you could enjoy even more tax savings. If you make a profit in selling your primary residence, you can enjoy tax free profits of up to $250 000 or even $500 000, depending on your circumstances. This can make your home a much better investment than stocks, shares, or other taxable entities.

4) Higher quality of living. While there are many beautiful rentals, most homes offer you more space than rentals for a smaller price. Ownership also means freedom. When you own your own home, you can decorate it as you like and live the way you wish. You do not have to worry about following a landlord's rules.

There are many advantages to owning your own home. If you have been renting for a while and now find yourself in the position of being able to afford your own home, you may want to reevaluate whether ownership isn't right for you. For many people, it is a smart long-term financial decision."

When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs...Experience is Priceless! Andre' Shambley & Miami's Best REALTOR®. Team, The Keyes Company, 305-788-6643. AndreShambley@Keyes.com,
http://www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com

Ready to refinance or looking for a better rate? For your complimentary rate quote visit Jacinta Shambley, APEX Lending, Inc. JShambley@APEXLending.com . http://www.JShambley.ApexLending.com

Investing in Florida real estate now is a real roller coaster ride. With all the issues the economy has today, you don't really have a sure though if your investment would go up or down but it was not always this way. In the 1920's Florida underwent a real estate bubble. Because of this, prices of real estate skyrocket before everyone would know. Florida then was the hottest spot for investors during that time.

What Caused This Real Estate Bubble?

Since America was in a time of great prosperity during the 1920s, working Americans had jobs that provided numerous benefits such as paid vacations, insurances and pensions. Cars were greatly increasing in number that roads all over America were clogged of traffic. Likewise, railroads and air travel became exhausted due to the rapidly increasing number of people able to access it.

This good fortune became the key reason for the Florida real estate bubble. Since people had money to spend, everyone had their eyes on Florida real estate since at this time, Florida was still underdeveloped and the trend of high living in Florida which we can see now was still being popularized during that time. The high income of people combined with the huge demand and rather short supply caused the real estate market to boom.

Issues On The Florida Real Estate Bubble During The 1920s

Miami as we see it now is a solid product of the Florida real estate bubble. This real estate bubble also created cities out of the everglades which still exist today. This real estate bubble pushed Florida to develop further building more and more bridges roads and streets to cope up with the activity of the real estate market but even with this seemingly good fortune, presses began to show pessimistic views regarding it.

In 1925, negative views on Florida real estate were beginning to spread like wildfire. Forbes magazine warned that Florida real estate prices were only based on the expectation of finding a client and not on the real value of land and the IRS began to criticize it as a giant sham operation. Sales on real estate then began to slow down as it was more difficult to find buyers for real estate.

What Happened After

Florida real estate was unlucky as the slowdown in sales was immediately followed by the 1930s recession. It has not recovered for decades. Fortunately it has later recovered restoring its hotspot status which it still has until today. Now, every investor seems to have Florida real estate in his vocabulary.

When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs...Experience is Priceless! Andre' Shambley & Miami's Best REALTOR®. Team, The Keyes Company, 305-788-6643. AndreShambley@Keyes.com, http://www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com

Ready to refinance or looking for a better rate? For your complimentary rate quote visit Jacinta Shambley, APEX Lending, Inc. JShambley@APEXLending.com . http://www.JShambley.ApexLending.com