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In Memory of Sheila Lublin

I will not forget you. I have carved you on the palm of my hand. ~Isaiah 49:15

Follow this:  The National Association of Realtors defines a balanced market as one is which there is 6 months of inventory.  More than 6 months, it’s a buyers’ market; less is a sellers’ market.

So for example, if you’re looking at San Mateo detached homes - remember, this is the whole city – it is a sellers’ market with just slightly over 2 months of inventory.  Pacifica – it too is a sellers’ market. 

Now look back again at San Mateo.  2.02 months’ inventory is slightly higher than 2007′s 1.91 and 2006′s 1.36.  See the pattern?  Look at the dratmatic difference Foster City has seen between 2008 and 2007 – twice as much inventory.

Remember, this is a broad stroke.  You have to drill down to neighborhoods and home types to get a crystal clear picture. 

So let’s do that.  Here’s a closer look at San Mateo homes:

If you’re used to making California stops, Officer Coy may make you change your ways.  Just the presence of a black and white can encourage drivers to reconsider running that light or encroaching into a crosswalk with a pedestrian in it.  By the time you realize that Coy is a decoy – get it?! – it’ll be too late and you will have conformed to the code – making his shift worth while. 

The San Mateo Daily news will provide you with the details.  But if you think you’re ahead of Police Chief Manheimer, think again.  She’s no dummy.  She promises that they’ll be switching it up by arming Coy with a camera or a shift change with a real live officer.

As a member of their Blogger’s Council I’m aligned with some heavy hitters like Jay Thompson, Joseph Ferrara, and Kevin Boer.

My first assignment was to create a video – yikes!  Haven’t done that before.  But… I survived.  I have a feeling they’ll be pushing my self-imposed limits.  Hope you’ll hang on with me for the ride.  It’s an exciting venture with more yikes to come – I’m sure.

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I spent this past week hob-knobbing and rubbing elbows with internet brilliance – the smart of the smart in the world of real estate technology.  I listened and learned and I’ll be implementing many of the techniques as quickly as possible.  I’ve got a list and have already started working on it.

My connection to Agent Genius - which has been one of the most incredible rides of my life btw – came to life as I actually got face-to-face with folks I admire and respect from all over the US and one crazy guy from Canada. 

When you’re operating multi-author blog like Benn and Lani Rosales it’s not for the money – believe me – because there isn’t any.  They often get lambasted and criticized.  They devote an incredible number of hours missing sleep and time with friends and family.  I equate running AG with running a nursery school – I’ve called whining and crying a couple of times.  They’ve got the personalities, egos and complaints of 27 writers to manage. 

Well, this past week they were acknowledged – in a big way.  They won a most prestigious award given by their peers – The Inman Innovator Award.  

Congrats Guys.  I’m honored to be in the class.

I can’t post statistics without my typical warning that this is a broad picture of something that needs to be analyzed with a microscope.  This chart does not tell the whole picture.  For a detailed analysis of your property, contact me or your personal agent.

“The Festa Foundation sponsored Festa Italiana Community Street Fair is one of the biggest annual events in San Mateo. For the past 20 years, people have come from all over the Bay Area to shop for art and handmade goods, sample Italian cuisine, listen to music, and take in the spectacular display at our annual chalk art gallery. See the 2008 list of booth vendors. There’s something for everyone. Street Fair events offer Bay Area citizens and businesses an unbeatable opportunity to get involved in their community while raising much-needed funds for people with developmental disabilities.

Join us on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 10 am to 5 pm on North B Street between Tilton and 2nd Avenues in downtown San Mateo. The Street Fair kicks off at 10 am with an exciting parade that travels down B Street to the main stage in front of the Peninsula Italian American Social Club.”  — Festa Foundation Website

Events and Entertainment Resources:

Music
Festa Street Fair Entertainment & Schedule
Contact us to book your act

Chalk Art
ChalkArt Gallery
Artist sign up
Sponsor a display
Volunteer

Bocce Ball
Sponsor an athlete

Antique Cars
Register your car

Food
Become a vendor