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March 10th, 2010
Every Man Must Thank his Faults
Words from Emerson…
By: Gary Krieger
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “As every man had ever a point of pride that was not injurious to him, so no man had ever a defect that was not somewhere made useful to him…Every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults.” Likewise, the faults of the market offer opportunities to those who pay attention. And, we must thank those faults and pay attention to what they offer us.
Today on the radio I heard an economist say by 2012 we’ll be back to normal. Recovery will have taken hold and the stock market will thrive. Now, we all know that economists are notorious for digging themselves into holes and then explaining how they get out of the holes, but more and more economists are predicting recovery in the not-so-distant future. That leaves opportunity for savvy people to buy real estate now, before the market heats up again. And, those who do will likely reap the profits from those purchases. 2012? 2013? 2014? We really don’t know. But we do know that historically, in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills, for example, the markets have always rebounded and have always gone higher than the previous highs. I hope this is helpful…
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Posted by Gary Krieger on March 10th, 2010
February 19th, 2010
Selling Real Estate like Brenda Ueland
By: Gary Krieger
Gretchen Ueland
Selling or buying residential real estate is a collaborative project. While the realtor is the professional and should provide valuable guidance to his clients, the clients provide the most important input into the process. There’s a wonderful quote from Brenda Ueland, the writer, journalist and teacher who lived from 1891 to 1985. She said, “Listening is a majestic and strange thing, a creative force. When people really listen to each other in a quiet, fascinated attention, the creative fountain inside each of us begins to spring and cast up new thoughts and unexpected wisdom”.
As I listen to my clients, I focus on the issues at hand in order to hear them at a deeper level. I always hope they do the same when I speak to them. This synergy offers an opportunity to work as a team, collaborating to find the best solutions that work for my clients. One of my clients had a constraint on purchasing a new home in a specific area. By discussing similar areas in other parts of the hillside, by asking questions and by putting our heads together, we opened up several new, and previously not considered areas for them to look for a home. We succeeded and they now have a home outside the original, and rigid, geographic boundaries.
My clients tend to be in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills. While I go wherever they take me in Los Angeles, this is my primary area of focus. If you’re looking for a professional to help you sell your home, and want someone who will partner with you, call me. And, if your looking to purchase a home, I’d be honored to help you.
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Posted by Gary Krieger on February 19th, 2010
February 8th, 2010
Ingenuity like Saint Exupery
By: Gary Krieger
Saint Exupery
Our imagination and our vision drives much of our creativity. If we honor that part of ourselves, we have unlimited opportunities in all areas of our lives. Antoine de Saint Exupery was a famous French writer, the author of The Little Prince, and Night Flight amongst many other books and articles. Saint Exupery became a student at Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris to study architecture in the early 1920’s. He made this really incredible statement, so simple yet so profound: “A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” So, never cease to tap into your creative energy. By focusing our attention on the important things in our lives, we can create the space we need to succeed in all sorts of arenas; family, friends, career, finances, play, architecture and so much more. The paradox is that the more we do, the more time we seem to have to do the things we want to do. And, our imagination can keep us young, vital and interested in all aspects of life!
So, if you have a dream, a vision or your imagination is telling you to act, call me and let’s discuss it. Your rock pile can become whatever you envision it to be! My clients generally have me working for them in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana & Woodland Hills. But, they take me everywhere!
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Posted by Gary Krieger on February 8th, 2010
September 19th, 2009
LA Rainwater Harvesting Program
$250 City Giveaway for Rainwater Conservation.
By Gary Krieger
The City of Los Angeles has a pilot program to conserve rainwater for residents and local businesses. The purpose of the program is to prevent water runoff and the contamination the runoff water carries with it to the drainage system. By recycling the rainwater for use in your gardens, it reduces the amount of runoff entering the storm drains and eventually the ocean.
The City is providing installation and equipment, the value of which is estimated to be $250 per household. If you’d like to sign up, or for more information, go to http://www.larainwaterharvesting.org/ or call 562-597-0205.
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Posted by Gary Krieger on September 19th, 2009
September 9th, 2009
TreePeople And Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Thinking of Volunteering? Think TreePeople.
By Gary Kreiger
The nonprofit TreePeople organization was instituted to unite the power of trees, people and technology in order to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles. Their work and their message is to help nature heal our cities. Check out their website at www.treepeople.org.
Located at the top of Coldwater Canyon, TreePeople is on the east side of the canyon where Coldwater Canyon, Mulholland Dr. and Franlkin Canyon intersect. Their mission is to “inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the urban environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable and to share the results as a model for the world”. If you go to the TreePeople site, you’ll find an outdoor classroom, hiking trails and a beautiful park. TreePeople is a favorite of local residents in the Longridge Estates area of Sherman Oaks, the Dixie Canyon Estates area of Sherman Oaks and people throughout the Studio City, Sherman Oaks and surrounding communities.
Consider volunteering at TreePeople as they are always looking for help and support!
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Posted by Gary Krieger on September 9th, 2009
