Where is the Housing Drop Hurting Most?

In the last quarter of 2007, home prices in the United States fell roughly 1.3 percent. Thats a new record fall and not a great sign for those of us involved in the housing industry.
A recent survey by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight shown that there are some local markets that are faring […]

The Best Laid Plans of Mice & Men…

My clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning
On a Wednesday afternoon I received an urgent call. […]

Current Events Harm Housing Markets in Illinois

Wow, what a week in the news; Eliot Spitzer, Geraldine Ferraro, Tony Rezko, Jeremiah Wright, and gas prices jumping to record highs.
What impact do these people and events have upon the housing market? Plenty. Experts were surprised this week to learn that the predicted increase in retail sales in February never materialized as retail sales […]

“Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby” Book Review

“What was I like as a Baby?”
All moms know how their Kids‘ eyes light up when they hear stories about themselves as babies and young children.
All moms also know that when a mother takes the time to record these precious stories in written form, she preserves a mystery and a magic that […]

William Walker Atkinson and the Law of Attraction

The law of attraction theory which came up in the late 19th century explains that through positive thinking and rightful utilization of our positive energies we are capable of bringing about significant changes in our life. The law of attraction is a school of thought that regards thinking, emotions and attitude as influential factors in […]