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The Toledo Tattoo - "Too many of us are hung up on what we don't have, can't have, or won't every have. We spend too much energy being down, when we could use that same energy - if not less of it - doing, or at least trying to do, some of the things we re

Monday, December 21, 2009
by Nancy Lohman, ReMax Preferred Associates
"Too many of us are hung up on what we don't have, can't have, or won't ever have. We spend too much energy being down, when we could use that same energy - if not less of it - doing, or at least trying to do, some of the things we really want to do."
- Terry McMillan (Cited in The Best of BITS & PIECES)


SPREAD THE TABLE!

Here we are in the midst of the holiday rush - buying gifts, attending parties, decorating, sending cards, and preparing for the feast of the season. We're doing all this for whom?

We tell ourselves it's for the ones we love. We want to make them happy, fill them with joy, and make their world bright. We want to make everything perfect for them at this special time of year.

In a way, that's like preparing the holiday feast for those who matter most to us, then eating it for them and commenting on how tasty it was. Truth is - we can't "make them" do anything, we can only spread the table before them.

Whether they choose to consume the feast, or be happy doing it, is their choice - not ours. We can give the presents, offer our own good holiday spirit, or bake the cookies, but we cannot "make" anything happen.

Epictetus once said, "Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not. If you think that you have free rein over things that are naturally beyond your control, or if you attempt to adopt the affairs of others as your own, your pursuits will be thwarted and you will become a frustrated, anxious, and fault-finding person."

Why not take a little of the pressure off yourself this holiday season? Feel free to give whatever gifts, energy, creativity, or love you have to offer, but let go of the desire to control the outcome. The gifts that will make the most difference are those that arise from the heart with no expectation of reward. My wish for you is the joy and freedom that results from giving. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours!

 

THIS IS IT!!   866-419-2010  PUT IT IN YOUR CELL PHONE, TOLEDO OHIO HOMES FOR SALE.

  • If you are out their driving around and looking at homes. 
  • call 866-419-2010, easy to remember.
  • push in the address number and the # sign
  • you will get a detailed recording with current price
  • must be listed in Toledo MLS or Monroe MI MLS
  • We may call you to see if we can help get you more info, we will enter your name in our system
  • after that CALL AWAY,  we will not keep calling you
  • COOL 

The 8,000 first time home buyer tax credit has been extended and their is now a credit for buyers who have owned their current home 5 years or more. 

Search of the MLS in the Toledo area. 

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We serve the greater Toledo area; including Sylvania, Holland, Perrysburg, Maumee, and Monclova.

 Check out our website at   NancyLohman.com    or  ToledoMLS

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Toledo Ohio area rentals are going to notice a surge.By Nancy Lohman

Saturday, September 08, 2007
by Nancy Lohman, ReMax Preferred Associates

With the lenders tightening their restrictions on loan applications there is going to be a huge need for rentals in the future.

All of the concerns of the SubPrime lending situation all over the country has had a ripple effect.

First, fewer and fewer young first time home buyers will be able to purchase a home, also the ones that recently went into foreclosure will also be in need of some place to live.

This does not only include first time home buyers. This is effecting all areas up to Jumbo Loans. However, this will be notice more in the lower priced homes in Toledo.

Unfortunately, their are alot of people out there with bad credit.  Many in this newest generation have not been taught the value of a dollar or how important it is to have good credit. 

In the past, if you had gone into foreclosure, some could get new loans on another house after a year.  Those days are gone.  Many banks are not doing any sub prime lending.

If you want to purchase a house you will need proof of employment, a down payment, and a good credit score from both parties purchasing a home. "Gee what a novel idea!"  People who can prove they are responisble buyers.

Now, back to the subject.  I predict, and this is just my opinion, is that there will be a shortage of rental properties in the area.  Also, I predict that rental prices will go up. "Supply and Demand".

With all this in mind, seems the logical thing to do is BUY RENTAL PROPERTY, not to flip but to rent.   If you buy to fix up and resell remember there is know one out there to buy.  But, many will need to rent.  If you are interested in buying investment properties, call us.

I would really like some comments on this, what do you think?

Feel free to go on my site and search for homes for sale. Or, please give us a call.

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Bob Lohman - 419-360-4437,  Nancy Lohman 419-360-4735, Brett Lohman 419-708-6612

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