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Decode Your Cravings & Meet Your True Needs

Decode Your Cravings & Meet Your True Needs

If you found yourself feeling a kind of pressure to use the extra time at home over the last couple of months as an opportunity for self-improvement, you wouldn't be alone. The internet has been awash with tips and tricks, more free lessons and teaching on a whole...

Finest Women in Real Estate National TV Talk Show

Finest Women in Real Estate National TV Talk Show

The Finest Women In Real Estate (FWRE) Show is firing up the airwaves on national television, in front of the eyes of 10 million viewers. This show is the idea child of Marie Antonette Waite, the founder and CEO of The Finest Women In Real Estate. Her company markets...

The Same Old Real Estate Investments Won’t Get You There

The Same Old Real Estate Investments Won’t Get You There

In the newest episode of Building Solid Foundations TV show, I was joined by Patrick Kappel of Reef Point Realty who has been building his portfolio of investment properties for about ten years. Kaaren Hall of Udirect IRA also joind me. As a long time real estate...

Fired Up Experience and Highlight Events

Fired Up Experience and Highlight Events

When FIRE UP CONNECT was first made, it could be described as building and learning the Fundamentals, establishing an effective Introduction, building Relationships among businesses connections, and even clients, showcasing one’s own Expertise of their own field,...

Choosing a Financial Advisor

If you’re thinking about working with a financial advisor, how do you go about choosing which one to work with? Would it surprise you to find out that many, if not most, people choose the first advisor they talk to, typically based on a referral from a friend or...

The Magic of Money

21 Action Strategies to Make Money Work for You. Book Available on Amazon or by visiting www.treasureofwealth.com

If Your Partner Dies, Who Gets The Business?

If your partner dies, who get's the business? Would you have the cash to buy out your partner's spouse/heirs if something were to happen to him or her unexpectedly? Have you documented and funded a buy/sell agreement to purchase the outstanding stake of the business...

Tick Tock – How Much Time Do You Cost?

Tick Tock – How Much Time Do You Cost?

Tick Tock – How Much Time Do You Cost? Time. It’s the only true equalizer we have as humans.  We spend the same amount of it getting to the age of one, then 12, 18,21 40, and lastly, 65; retirement age (we hope).  We “lose track of time”, “gain” an hour, then lose it...

Homes For Heroes

Homes For Heroes

I recently became an Affiliate Pillar To Post Inspector specialist with a National Program call Homes For Heroes.  Homes For Heroes was established shortly after the tragic events of 9/11 as a way to give back and say “Thank You” to our Nation’s Heroes.  Homes For...

Four Burners Theory

Four Burners Theory

Imagine it this way. Your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner representing one major quadrant of your life. Burner one represents your family. Burner two is your friends. Burner three is your health. Burner four is your work. The Four...

You Are What You Wear!

You Are What You Wear!

As a personal stylist, I work with many successful professional business women. It has been my experience that my clients dress to impress their clients. It completely makes sense. I infrequently encounter people who don't take the concept of dressing for success...

Is Personal Style an Art of Science?

I had the privilege of being published in The San Diego Lifestyle blog. I shared my views on personal style. Is it an art? Or is it a science? Perhaps it is combination of both. Read it here.

What does it mean to GET FIRED UP in Real Estate?

What does it mean to GET FIRED UP in Real Estate?

What does it mean to be really get fired up in Real Estate? Do you spend more time doing cold calling? Do you go out and knock on more doors to introduce yourself? Do you sit in more open houses hoping to meet home buyers? All of these methods can be effective, but...

“F.I.R.E UP” LIVE SEMINAR AT SRCAR

“F.I.R.E UP” LIVE SEMINAR AT SRCAR

Finest Women in Real Estate presents "F.I.R.E. UP" LIVE Seminar event on March 1st, 2017 (Wednesday) to be held at the Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors - Murrieta.  This educational training event is from 8 am to 5 pm.  Real Estate Education was...

Finest Women Staying Healthy and Energized!

Finest Women Staying Healthy and Energized!

Finest Women in Real Estate undertsand the value of staying healthy and energized to be successful in life and business.  Gina Colonna is a fitness instructor who had her own struggles in health but overcame and became an inspirational to many women. Learn more about...

The Slippery Slope of Supposed Success

The Slippery Slope of Supposed Success

By Kerry Bowman – September 14, 2016 My wife and I are in the middle of purchasing a home … actually building a home. We are both excited and cautious. Moving from the Midwest three years ago, we carry an impression about the housing market of SoCal that it can be a...

NEW! Finest Women in Real Estate Magazine

NEW! Finest Women in Real Estate Magazine

Finest Women in Real Estate Magazine Fall 2016 is now available!  Featuring Bibi Gonzales, a successful real estate agent in Orange County and Inland Empire shared her story about her life in this country and how she ended up in Real Estate industry.  Other stories...

FASHION WEEK TEMECULA 2016 AT ITS FINEST

FASHION WEEK TEMECULA 2016 AT ITS FINEST

Based on the last 4 years of fun and successful fashion shows of IVBCF, City of Temecula was impressed and they decided to partner with IVBCF and introduced The Fashion Week Temecula 2016 to do a 3 day event in Temecula to be held in 3 different locations.  IVBCF...

FINEST WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE AT GALA EASTER BALL!

FINEST WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE AT GALA EASTER BALL!

Finest Women in Real Estate TV Reality Stars Teresa Vo, Gisela Sanchez, Lisa Reed, Gennifer Mitchell and Founder Marie Antonette Waite attended the San Diego Gala Easter Ball at Hotel Del Coronado benefitting Rady Children's Hospital and Athletes for Education. Photos...

Beautiful Home in Lake Arrowhead Woods!

Beautiful Home in Lake Arrowhead Woods!

910 Breithorn Dr Lake Arrowhead CA 92352  $599,999 Beautiful Home Nestled in the Lake Arrowhead Woods! This 4 Bedroom 3 ½ Bath Home has lots of Features and Upgrades! This Home Offers an Open Floor Plan, Great for Entertaining and has Extraordinary Mountain Views from...

STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS

STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS

The ability to successfully negotiate can make an enormous difference in a person’s quality of life.  That may sound like hyperbole, but the reality is that effective negotiating is one of the most significant skills required. Negotiating a higher salary or commission...

TV SHOW INTERVIEW BY SMARTER TV SAN DIEGO

TV SHOW INTERVIEW BY SMARTER TV SAN DIEGO

Great TV Show interview by Derrick Evens of Smarter TV San Diego with Gisela Sanchez, Steve Matley and Marie Antonette Waite.  Discussion was about the concept behind the Finest Women in Real Estate Reality show that is coming soon.

What is a 1031 Exchange?

What is a 1031 Exchange?

Section 1.1031, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, offers real estate investors one of the last great investment opportunities to build wealth and save taxes. By completing an exchange, the investor (Exchanger) can dispose of their investment property,...

FHA Back to Work Program – Extenuating Circumstances Program

FHA Back to Work Program – Extenuating Circumstances Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently published Mortgagee Letter 2013-26 under the subject “Back to Work–Extenuating Circumstances” for all FHA-Approved Mortgages. This new ML explains that FHA is continuing its commitment to “fully” evaluate...

Is Your House Infested with Termites?

Is Your House Infested with Termites?

A termite infestation is probably the worst thing that can happen to your home. Well, that is excluding a fire or a flood, of course.  Termites cause over $30 billion worth of damage in the US each year.  That’s a lot of damage! In fact, an average sized termite...

Life of an Escrow

Life of an Escrow

Agent calls escrow to open new file, or faxes or emails the contract to escrow to open new file. Escrow pulls escrow number and enters information and orders title with Title Company of agent’s choice. Escrow types the escrow instruction packages for buyer and seller,...

Beat the Heat with Air Conditioning Maintenance

Beat the Heat with Air Conditioning Maintenance

One thing we really appreciate in Southern California is our air conditioning. But it’s easy to take it for granted, until something goes wrong. In reality, there are only a few maintenance items associated with an air conditioning system that a homeowner should...

The Value of Coverage and the 3 Little Pigs

The Value of Coverage and the 3 Little Pigs

One of the biggest things we are seeing in the industry is people not taking their insurance coverage seriously and trying to save money without thinking about the consequences. All of the commercials about “15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance” and...

I Am Facing Foreclosure, What Should I Do?

I Am Facing Foreclosure, What Should I Do?

Today, hardworking people are forced to make tough decisions. The direction you take as a homeowner today will affect you financially for years to come.  If you or someone you know is forced to make these decisions, call us today!  We can help you weigh all of the...

How To Prepare Your House For Sale

How To Prepare Your House For Sale

Every seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their...

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