Quotes of the Day

As interest rates fell (which has to happen sooner or later), then property prices will skyrocket, as the prices of properties are based on affordability. [2001] - Dolf de Roos

It's completely acceptable for a woman to hint that it's time to meet up--or to ask him herself. [2013] - Laurie Davis

Sales Steps: 1. Establish Rapport. 2. Qualify the Buyer (Find the Needs). 3. Build Value. 4. Create Desire (use market data and your core story to create a combination of problems and solutions; paint a picture of their future and not just your products). 5. Overcome Objections (always agree with an objection, then isolate the objection). 6. Close the Sale (help prospects make the decision, assume the sale, etc.) 7. Follow Up. [2007] - Chet Holmes

Whenever the US Non-Farm Payroll economic indicator is released and shown to be more than the forecast, you will see a sharp and quick upward spike in the USD/JPY (or a downward spike in the GBP/USD). After an initial sharp spike, there will almost always be a retracement. I like to wait for the price to retrace by at least 30% of the initial spike before getting in to do a trade according to what the news report says. [2008] - Yeo Keong Hee

if you find only a few vacant houses, it shows that the neighborhood is desirable. A shortage of For Sale signs indicates a stable neighborhood. Ideal properties for beginning investors are ones that need attention, like the ones in the risky neighborhoods, but are scattered throughout desirable communities. [2004] - Mike Summey