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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Back by Popular Demand!!!
Hello Everybody!! I have heard from hundreds of people who wonder why I discontinued the blog late last year. So by popular demand, the Life and Real Estate Blog is Back!! This is the best place to go for news in real estate and encouragement in your everyday life. Please check back as often as possible and make sure you chime in on the posted topic!
Today I want to remind all of you first time homebuyers about the expiration of the $8000 first time homebuyers tax credit. You must buy and close on a home before December 1st, 2009. We are hoping that the government will extend the credit for another year, but there is no guarantee.
And don't forget that I am your local short sale, foreclosure specialist. I assist people everyday with avoiding foreclosure and would love to help you, your family, and your friends. Please don't ever hesitate to give me a call. And remember that confidentiality is held in high regards.
Until next time have a great weekend!!
Today I want to remind all of you first time homebuyers about the expiration of the $8000 first time homebuyers tax credit. You must buy and close on a home before December 1st, 2009. We are hoping that the government will extend the credit for another year, but there is no guarantee.
And don't forget that I am your local short sale, foreclosure specialist. I assist people everyday with avoiding foreclosure and would love to help you, your family, and your friends. Please don't ever hesitate to give me a call. And remember that confidentiality is held in high regards.
Until next time have a great weekend!!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Living Fearlessly
Is there something in your life that is holding you back from getting your goals accomplished? Are you scared about something? Are you fearful of failure? Do you want to attack your fear head on so that you can get to the next level of your life?
Well now is as good a time as ever! Today is the first day to the rest of your life. I have a real fear of heights. I have been talking about going and doing bungee jumping or something like this to overcome. I talked with a friend last night who asked me if I wanted to go with her to Vegas and ride the rides on top of the stratosphere! 800 something feet above the ground!! Of course I said "no way." But, can I get over the fear by moving around it. It reminds me of a story in the Bible. God had promised Abraham that he would inherit the promise land. It took years and years but they finally arrived to the edge of the promised land. They were nervous about what was on the other side. They sent 12 spies to go and search out the land. The spies came back and reported that the enemy was too great. They were "grasshoppers" compared to the enemy. The spies were fearful. They were afraid and had lost there trust in the Lord. God had promised them the land. A land where milk and honey flowed. A land of blessing. A land of their own!
God has promise for your life. He has blessings and abundance for your life. Whether you are called by God or not you have an opportunity to experience Gods blessing in your life.
But, here is the catch. In order to get to the next level, you must take the next step. You can't reach the top of a 20 story building without going up the steps. You can't get the next place without overcoming your fears! What are you afraid of? What do you have to lose? If you are a salesman, all they can do is say no. If you want to start a business, the worst case scenario is it doesn't work out and you are back where you started. If you want that promotion or raise, kick it to the next level. You only have one life to live. You see, because the spies came back and exaggerated their reports because of their fear, most of the people that were there on the edge of a major abundant life never made into the land. Press through. Overcome. And live a greater life!! A fearless life!
Well now is as good a time as ever! Today is the first day to the rest of your life. I have a real fear of heights. I have been talking about going and doing bungee jumping or something like this to overcome. I talked with a friend last night who asked me if I wanted to go with her to Vegas and ride the rides on top of the stratosphere! 800 something feet above the ground!! Of course I said "no way." But, can I get over the fear by moving around it. It reminds me of a story in the Bible. God had promised Abraham that he would inherit the promise land. It took years and years but they finally arrived to the edge of the promised land. They were nervous about what was on the other side. They sent 12 spies to go and search out the land. The spies came back and reported that the enemy was too great. They were "grasshoppers" compared to the enemy. The spies were fearful. They were afraid and had lost there trust in the Lord. God had promised them the land. A land where milk and honey flowed. A land of blessing. A land of their own!
God has promise for your life. He has blessings and abundance for your life. Whether you are called by God or not you have an opportunity to experience Gods blessing in your life.
But, here is the catch. In order to get to the next level, you must take the next step. You can't reach the top of a 20 story building without going up the steps. You can't get the next place without overcoming your fears! What are you afraid of? What do you have to lose? If you are a salesman, all they can do is say no. If you want to start a business, the worst case scenario is it doesn't work out and you are back where you started. If you want that promotion or raise, kick it to the next level. You only have one life to live. You see, because the spies came back and exaggerated their reports because of their fear, most of the people that were there on the edge of a major abundant life never made into the land. Press through. Overcome. And live a greater life!! A fearless life!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Keep on keeping on!
As I was doing a personal study I came across a couple of verses in the bible. There was one that really hit home and I thought you would benefit from it. It is found in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and it states the following:
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
If you are doing things in your life to honor God and are striving to live the absolute best life possible, you have no worries. The things which make it difficult for you now are only temporary. The economic situation that has everyone on edge is only temporary. The rainy weather we had in Texas today is only temporary. The car and house you work hard every hour of every day for is only temporary. But, if you give this life all you have got and you have your focus centered on accumulating eternal treasures and you concentrate on leaving behind a legacy that will live on even after you are gone, the "big" speedbumps will pass away. Why let the things of this world get you down. Life is way too short to be stressed out. Focus not on the bad things, for they will soon be gone, but put your entire being into living the best life you possibly can. Remember on your tombstone it does not say "drove a Ferrari, lived in a million dollar home, surrounded always by beautiful women (or guys for you women), and partied like a rockstar!! It has a born date, the date you die, and a dash. Once you are buried in the ground will people forget who you are? Will you have had a lasting effect on their lives? Will something you taught them or did for them cause them to leave behind the same to their kids and grandkids? Just think about it. If you had thirty days to live, how would you spend that time?
So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
If you are doing things in your life to honor God and are striving to live the absolute best life possible, you have no worries. The things which make it difficult for you now are only temporary. The economic situation that has everyone on edge is only temporary. The rainy weather we had in Texas today is only temporary. The car and house you work hard every hour of every day for is only temporary. But, if you give this life all you have got and you have your focus centered on accumulating eternal treasures and you concentrate on leaving behind a legacy that will live on even after you are gone, the "big" speedbumps will pass away. Why let the things of this world get you down. Life is way too short to be stressed out. Focus not on the bad things, for they will soon be gone, but put your entire being into living the best life you possibly can. Remember on your tombstone it does not say "drove a Ferrari, lived in a million dollar home, surrounded always by beautiful women (or guys for you women), and partied like a rockstar!! It has a born date, the date you die, and a dash. Once you are buried in the ground will people forget who you are? Will you have had a lasting effect on their lives? Will something you taught them or did for them cause them to leave behind the same to their kids and grandkids? Just think about it. If you had thirty days to live, how would you spend that time?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
What a Night! Best Yet!
What an awesome night last night! We had our largest group so far. We had new faces. We had great discussion and we had some great works and breakthroughs that began to happen last night. James chapter 1 in the bible declares, "Consider a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way." Did I hear that right?? James just told us to be happy when we are in a rut? to be happy when our finances are out of wack and we are about to lose our home? Be happy when we are diagnosed with cancer and given a month to live? What? Could this be right? First of all, how are we to be happy? Well it starts with perspective. It begins by looking at the situation with the possible outcome in mind. When you look at the challenge as a learning and growing experience, something happens. If we live according to James, we know that challenges are inevitable. Not only are they inevitable, but they can be very beneficial. He states, "Let it do its work so you can become mature and well developed, not deficient in anyway." The challenges make us better people. If we get the right mindset we learn how to overcome and trust more in the Lord. In 2 Corinthians it states that we go through stuff so that we can turn around and help those in need. Those whose need is perhaps the same challenge we just completed. What an opportunity! What a chance to really be used by the kingdom! What a chance to love on your neighbor! What a chance to have your life changed and the others around you at the same time! Remember, it is all about learning humbly. When you change your perspective, your attitude through the trial will change as well.
If you had one month to live how woulod approach every challenge? Would you have a different mindset?
If you had one month to live how woulod approach every challenge? Would you have a different mindset?
Monday, September 29, 2008
My take on the current economic crisis
Hey Guys. I hope all of you had a great weekend. On Sunday pastor continued his series concerning 1 month to live. It was great! We have seen alot of great things happen in our group and in the church. If you have not had a chance to visit our church you need to give it one shot. Never before I have been around such caring and down to earth people. If you want to go to a place where you will be encouraged and a place where you can build character in your life and a place where you will not be judged on who you are, what sin you commit, or what clothes you wear, this is your place. Join us this Sunday!
The biggest question I have been asked lately is what my take is on the current economic crisis. If you are reading this expecting a highly educated response or some long drawn out conclusion I will probably let you down. All I know is the mortgage companies have given bad loans to people who had bad credit and no money down for the past 8 years or so. When you overlook the future potential of anything, good or bad, you neglect to see the results of your current decisions. When the banks gave away mortgages with exploding adjustable rates, they had to have known what the results would have been. They were looking to make a lot of money while they could. Like everything in life, real estate and economics are like roller coasters. They are cyclical. What goes up must come down and vice versa. It has been this way since the beginning of time. So I have basically resolved this issue in my way of thinking. Just because you are happy and you have a good paying job now doesn't mean that bad times will not come on you.
There are a couple of things I want to say about preparing for the future. First, if you have a great paying job now and it is secure, there may come a time when you are the one looking for a job and a new place to live. Make sure you are saving money for the bad times. Remember the roller coaster: there will undoubtedly be valleys in every area of your life. Second, if you place your trust in the Lord, and walk in faith and do your best to be a good manager with what you have been given, you will not have to worry so much during the "valley times." Give this current market a year or two. We may not ever go back to the boom we experienced in the early 2000's, but we will again live in good economic times.
Don't forget about Tuesday nights. 7p at my place. Everyone is invited. Have a great week.
Also be sure to check back this week. I will be posting a story about one of my favorite clients. A client who has seen the work of the Lord in his own real estate deal!!!
The biggest question I have been asked lately is what my take is on the current economic crisis. If you are reading this expecting a highly educated response or some long drawn out conclusion I will probably let you down. All I know is the mortgage companies have given bad loans to people who had bad credit and no money down for the past 8 years or so. When you overlook the future potential of anything, good or bad, you neglect to see the results of your current decisions. When the banks gave away mortgages with exploding adjustable rates, they had to have known what the results would have been. They were looking to make a lot of money while they could. Like everything in life, real estate and economics are like roller coasters. They are cyclical. What goes up must come down and vice versa. It has been this way since the beginning of time. So I have basically resolved this issue in my way of thinking. Just because you are happy and you have a good paying job now doesn't mean that bad times will not come on you.
There are a couple of things I want to say about preparing for the future. First, if you have a great paying job now and it is secure, there may come a time when you are the one looking for a job and a new place to live. Make sure you are saving money for the bad times. Remember the roller coaster: there will undoubtedly be valleys in every area of your life. Second, if you place your trust in the Lord, and walk in faith and do your best to be a good manager with what you have been given, you will not have to worry so much during the "valley times." Give this current market a year or two. We may not ever go back to the boom we experienced in the early 2000's, but we will again live in good economic times.
Don't forget about Tuesday nights. 7p at my place. Everyone is invited. Have a great week.
Also be sure to check back this week. I will be posting a story about one of my favorite clients. A client who has seen the work of the Lord in his own real estate deal!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Tuesday Night
Just a reminder about Tuesday night. My place at 7p. Childcare is provided. Give me a shout if you can attend. Lives are being changed and perceptions are being focused. It is amazing how great your life can be when you begin to focus on the little things. I am not talking about sweating the small stuff. I am talking about focusing on what's important in your life. Making extra time for the kids. Being better to your spouse. Doing today what you would normally put off until tomorrow. This is precisely what we have been talking about on Tuesday nights. Letting go of our control and allowing God to come in and lead us to a better life in Him. It is amazing! Some of our friends have realized that money becomes a lesser issue when you get your focus. Watching a particular television show is not as important than spending time with family anymore. (unless it is the Cowboy game!!) Believe me. I have experienced a change in my own life as a result of this group. It has only been 2 weeks but there have been some awesome things take place. Why are you sitting on the sideline?? You and your family are miserable and you have been reading this blog with no hope and excitement about the future. What has kept you from coming?? We provide the food and childcare. You can set the DVR to record your favorite Tuesday night show. Make up in your mind to throw away the excuses and give us a try for one night. Your family deserves it. Your friends deserve it. Your boss deserves it. Your employees and business deserve. And you out of all people deserve to get the best life now. Remember on a tombstone are three things: a date you are born, a date you die, and the dash representing your life. Do something great with your life. You need direction?? We'll see you Tuesday night. Please RSVP so we know your coming! Be Blessed.
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