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Confessions of a Squid

I’m the new motorcyclist…a Squid. Last year, I hit the Social Media world with barely enough experience to keep myself upright. I dove right in on a powerful machine that can open up new worlds, and at the same time make me a danger to myself and others. I loved the idea of expressing myself in this new manner. The opportunity to share my insight into Real Estate, while also combining my career with one of my first loves – Writing. Inexperienced, unprepared, full throttle at every curve, I immersed myself: created this new blog, joined Facebook, enrolled in Web 2.0 seminars, tweeted all hours of the night. And then I crashed.

Slowly fading, ink colored oil slick on the pavement, my last blog article was ages ago. I wrote a few posts here and there but didn’t publish them. I stuck with Twitter and Facebook, but just couldn’t seem to commit to my blog. Why would anyone want to read what I have to say? I’m sure almost every blogger has gone through this at some point, but it’s me now. And then it hit me. What everyone had been telling me. What all the bloggers IRL tweetups said, what the SM consultants said. Don’t worry about it. Just write for you.

So, without carrying the analogy too far, I’m back on the bike. Taking it slowly. Enjoying the fresh air in my face, and smelling the flowers. I’m no longer the Squirrely Kid, or Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Imminently Dead. After all, when have words killed?

First Time Homebuyer Credit Form 5405

We’re starting to be able to put tangible proof of the Stimulus Package in our hands. As part of the Tax Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the First Time Homebuyer Credit has been extended until December 1, 2009, and unlike the credit for a purchase in 2008, the credit for a qualified purchase in 2009 does not have to be paid back, and is a ‘true’ credit. Here is the IRS website with detailed info on the credit, and the actual form 5405. My disclaimer: As always, please contact your Tax Advisor for specific answers to any questions you may have regarding the Credit Form and its use.

Easy Eastside Costa Mesa Shortsale $615,000

Top of the line complete remodeled 3 bedroom 2 full baths home, pergo floors and travertine baths and kitchen, open floorplan, dining room, living room, family room, gourmet kitchen with Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, large backyard, french doors, quiet street in Eastside Costa Mesa. Master Bath with huge shower with double showerhead spa like retreat!

South Coast Springs REO $158,900

Patch, paint, and profit. This 2 bedroom condo needs some TLC, but the Bank has priced it to sell. Gated community with amenities. Nice kitchen with granite, wood floors, single enclosed garage, large back patio area with 2 patio sliders.

True Panoramic Ocean View - Laguna Beach Coastline

Breathtaking panoramic Ocean and Coastline views 180 degrees up and down the coast with no obstructions. Recently remodeled with the best top of the line materials. The enormous Great Room encompasses the Family Room, Kitchen, Dining room, and Breakfast nook. Almost every room has a panoramic view up and down the coast. You need to see this house to believe the view.

Coming Soon - New REO Listing in Costa Mesa