What’s going on with the real estate market?

The number one question I get from new and past clients is always related to timing. My answer will always depend more on your long and short term goals than the actual market itself. Real Estate is not a one size fits all and neither are you. So just because your neighbor just sold, or your friend just bought a house, or the rates dropped doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right time for you and that’s mote than perfectly okay. Everyones goals and story are different. I think that’s what attracted me to this field to begin with, the ever changing beauty of the human equation. Nothing remains the same forever. Not you. Not me. Not the market.

There’s a few important things to consider and yes of course interest rates and down payment are important but they are only the start. There are other things like supply, demand, and current loan programs to name just a few. But the in my opinion one of the most important things to consider when buying selling or investing in real estate is your mental health. Ask yourself is buying, selling or investing in this opportunity going to affect you negatively, positively or maybe you’re just not sure. If it’s going to be a change for the better, or something your future self will thank you for, let’s talk. If you’re still not sure, that’s okay too, let’s still talk, we will figure it out together.

Life will never be perfect. There will always be a srt of challenges and obstacles. It’s less these things and more how we react to them that ultimately have the greatest impact. Goes back to that whole dancing in the rain quote.

Find yourself the right real estate coach. Someone who is brutally honest. My friends have described me as having an iron fist under a velvet glove. You want someone who isn’t going to sugar coat things, but will instead listen, present options, give you a fresh perspective on your goal. That’s how you know you are working with the right person.

Divorce Real Estate, Karma & The Kids

In the last 20 years, I have served our community and courts as a Divorce Real Estate Expert. I have been appointed in hundreds of cases. I get to see the good, the bad and the ugly on a daily basis. My promise to my clients is always the same, to serve as a sound board while remaining a neutral party. In other words I’m the house referee. My goal is to help salvage every penny possible out of the family estate so the parties can concentrate on rebuilding. Because life after divorce can be absolutely beautiful. I can honestly say that at the end of the day what it comes down to is pretty simple….A good marriage takes work and so does so a good divorce. That’s right theres a right and a wrong way to do it. And in my line of work, I get to see both daily. At face value it usually boils down to real property, items and the kids. And although it’s easier said than done what I have learned by helping hundreds of families sell the community property is that (without the sake of sounding cold, because I’m coming from love) a divorce is nothing more than a business relationship gone bad. Well that’s at least what you may have to tell your self to successfully navigate the transaction without causing more collateral damage to yourself, your pocket book and those around you that love you but may not have a voice (like the kids and the pets). I have seen couples fight over the family fridge, the family dog, 401k’s and retirements. The most successful couples I have helped seem to be the ones where one of the individuals realizes theres no price for their mental clarity, internal peace and a good night’s sleep. I’m sure they had their share of sleepless nights before getting to this place nut there comes a moment of surrender where that individual is truly at peace with the present moment, realizes that their freedom, happiness and ultimately internal stillness is more valuable than anything else. Now that doesn’t mean these individuals give up, it simply means that they have accepted that divorce is simply an opportunity to fall apart and come back together the way you always intended to be.

I have always believed in God, good Karma and just trying t be the best version of yourself possible. Divorce tests all these things in even the best of us. To be clear you are not broken, like Pink says just bent. The beauty of your story is yet to be written. Heck I don’t mean a new chapter, let’s write.a whole new book. It’s okay to brung your favorite characters over or jus start from scratch. Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and you evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does. Surrender to the present moment doesn’t mean your a doormat, it means taking the exact and perfect amount of energy and doing whatever the present moment requires from a place of peace and serenity. Now that is where the power really lies.