Palm Springs Area Social: Perspective From Preferred Entertainment Industry Local Realtors

How to Drive More Customers to Your Local Business With Social Geotagging | Social Media Examiner

2010-03-19T21:39:00.001-07:00

You have been hearing from us about our new Facebook City Group Pages for the Palm Springs area. Palm Springs: Love of the Desert (http://www.bit.ly/apOwQN) is accompanied by Facebook Groups for its sister cities, searchable slightly differently as "Love of the Desert: (City Name) for Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio.
As you know, we are in the process of inviting local residents to be video interviewed (3 minute segments) and featured on our "Love of the Desert TV" channel, distributed to many Internet video outlets, including You Tube, Vimeo, Viddler and Daily Motion, among others. Please contact us at love@palmspringsgreathomes.com if you are a local entrepreneur, business owner, professional or just plain interesting.
You've also heard us talking a lot lately about our inclusion of http://www.foursquare.com/ in our Facebook City Groups. Have a look at this article by Clement Yeung published by Social Media Examiner on March 16, 2010. Geo-tagging is a very effective way to drive traffic to business. Foursquare has combined geo-tagging in a very compelling game application that provides rewards from businesses to the business clientele. And friends can check in from locations and report on the peeps, menu, action, etc. The customer also enjoys making her discovery of the business public and becoming the "Mayor" or other leading friend, which in turn can be parlayed to more recognition.
For more information and to discuss scheduling an interview, please contact us: love@palmspringsgreathomes.com

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

If You're Waiting for Palm Springs Real Estate to Hit Bottom...You've Missed It!

2010-03-10T09:54:00.001-08:00

-->
Home sales in the Coachella Valley rose 22 percent while the median price jumped 19 percent in January, proving the area to be more resilient as sales sputtered across California.

That was all good news compared to the state. California's 27,858 sales of new and resale homes and condominiums were down 5.4 percent compared to January 2009.

The valley's median home sales price was $215,000 for all homes and condominiums combined in January. That reflected a 19.4 percent gain compared to the 180,000 in January 2009.

One home in Palm Desert sold for $7.5 million.

In the Coachella Valley, MDA DataQuick reported 748 total sales.

Condominiums led the way, posting 152 percent sales gains in January over the same month last year with 197 sales at the median price of $236,000.

Resale home activity was up nearly 4 percent with 513 sales at a median price of $198,000, according to DataQuick, the nationwide real estate monitoring firm.

New home sales fell 5 percent, with just 38 sales closing escrow that month. The new home sales median was reported to be $259,750, nearly 14 percent less than the median in January 2009.

Greg Berkemer, executive vice president of California Desert Association of Realtors, said sales data collected from Multiple Listing Service sales shows that existing home and condo sales rose by 51 percent from a year ago.

But because the inventory has remained flat for the past three months hovering at 8,100 properties it appears that even with increased sales, a replacement supply of new listings are coming onto the market. The steady supply continues to put downward pressure on pricing, he said.

It suggests that distressed properties and low-cost inland homes, such as those in the Coachella Valley, are grabbing the attention of buyers.

DataQuick reported that 44 percent of the existing homes sold in January in Southern California had been foreclosed on during the past year.

That was up from 40.8 percent in December, but down from 58.2 percent in January a year ago.

Foreclosure resales peaked at 58.8 percent last February.

The January stats underscore just how atypical this market remains. A huge chunk of what's selling is still distressed,'' MDA DataQuick president John Walsh said in a statement.

Investors and first-time buyers continue to dominate many areas, while the move-up market has yet to kick in.

For Riverside County, MDA DataQuick reported a 4.8 percent drop in year-over- year sales, from 3,320 in January 2009 down to 3,162. The median remained at $195,000.

via mydesert.com

The obtainable value of Palm Springs area real estate is nothing short of amazing. Have a look at our listings on our website for examples (or search the entire desert area MLS from our site).This is especially striking when compared to prices in cities form which people come to this area (Los Angeles, Seattle, Calgary, Minneapolis, etc).

Here's another in a series of local stories (The Desert Sun) that offer empirical proof that the Palm Springs area real estate market is rebounding. Now is the time to buy and sell homes in the Coachella valley. If you're waiting for the market to hit bottom...you've missed it!

Also have a look at the relevant, important information at the following link: http://bit.ly/bSY6rN (copy and paste to your browser).

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

Everyone's Coming To The Palm Springs Area!

2010-03-05T10:52:00.001-08:00

What's your pleasure? The month of March is full of exciting events in the desert.

Indian Wells, California. March 8th thru the 21st.
Indian Wells Tennis Garden-BNP Paribas Tennnis Open.
On Friday March 12, former champion Roger Federer and Pete Sampras against Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi in "Hit for Haiti". Fans will get to donate to the Haiti Relief Fund.

And wait, there's more ... also coming to the desert on March 29th through April 4, 2010, Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship at celebrated Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage...

and if that's not enough, how about Polo ? 24th Annual Skins Polo Game benefits Martha's Village & Kitchen March 28, 2010 at the El Dororado Polo Club in Indio.

A lot of stuff going on the Coachella Valley. Come spend the last two weeks of March with us. We only have time for a few more appointments during the last half of March. It seems everyone is trying to take advantage of the current home values and wants to see what's available while here. Contact us today (love@palmspingsgreathomes.com) to schedule your time with us (all available desert area homes for sale can be searched on our website). Also tell us to set you up on "Auto-prospecting" to receive emails listings of all properties as they come on the market.

And, Check This Out:

Join the Facebook City Groups, below. You can send the above events to your friends and suggestthey join you!

Love of the Desert: Cathedral City

Love of the Desert: Rancho Mirage

Love of the Desert: Palm Desert

Love of the Desert: Indian Wells

Love of the Desert: La Quinta

Love of the Desert: Indio

Posted via web from Palm Springs Great Homes' Posterous

Untitled

2010-02-21T23:26:00.003-08:00

http://bit.ly/diM4Cp See how we use social media to benefit Palm Springs area home sellers & buyers. And ask us how to use system for your business.

via Ping.fm

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

2010-02-21T23:26:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/diM4Cp See how we use social media to benefit Palm Springs area home sellers & buyers. And ask us how to use system for your business.

Keats, Connelly and Associates, LLC: Workshops

2010-01-29T14:42:00.001-08:00

Workshops

Back to Full Listing

Cross-Border Living Workshop

2/2/2010
Location
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), CA
92270

Contact Information
Kathy Bayer
Phone: 800-678-5007
Contact via Email

You may already know how complicated owning property or investing in the U.S. can be. However, you may not know how to title your property correctly or which U.S. investments Canadians can make that are exempt from U.S. income tax. Keats, Connelly and Associates would like to invite you to attend one of our Cross-Border Living Workshops where we will provide answers to these questions.

Experienced professionals from Keats, Connelly and Associates, including Robert Keats, author of a Canadian bestseller entitled The Border Guide, will conduct the workshops.

We will provide you with strategies on how to:

best work with the Canadian and U.S. tax systems;
buy a retirement home and deduct mortgage interest from your Canadian return;
take advantage of Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rates;
receive your Canadian RRSPs tax-free or nearly tax-free in the U.S.;
find investments exempt from U.S. income taxes and withholdings; and
maximize Medicare benefits.
A general question and answer session will follow the presentation to address your specific concerns.

The registration fee is US$125 per person (or US$175 for married couples). It includes a continental breakfast, lunch, as well as all workshop materials. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so make your plans early! Visa, American Express, and MasterCard are accepted.

Workshop hours are from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The continental breakfast and workshop registration begin at 7:30am. Lunch will be served at 12:15pm. During lunch, KCA professionals will be seated among you to answer further questions.

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact us at (800) 678-5007.

We look forward to seeing you!

via keatsconnelly.com

I am looking forward to meeting and assisting the Canadian workshop attendees with Palm Springs area real estate. Please look for me (will be wearing my Windermere Real Estate/Stephen C. Love name tag). Otherwise, our email address is love@palmspringsgreathomes.com and our website at www.palmspringsgreathomes.com has complete contact information.

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

Untitled

2010-01-25T12:29:00.001-08:00

Download now or watch on posterous

138_Loch_Lomond_Road,_Rancho_Mirage,_CA_1-23-10.MP4 (89740 KB)

Here's another episode of "Love of the Desert TV" 's Featured Properties. This is a spectacular golf course property in the prestigious development of Legacy at Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA. It is truly an opportunity to make a deal with a motivated seller. Seller financing may also be available. See the complete listing and others at www.palmspringsgreathomes.com.

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

The Enlightened Path, Palm Desert, CA 92260

2010-01-12T22:01:00.001-08:00

Kytti St. Amand of The Enlightened Path in Palm Desert California talks about the center for spirtual and holistic learning and sharing. This day, Dr. Robert Steinberg offers stroke prevention screening and Jean-Rodolphe Luthi of Luthi Financial & Insurance Services brings his senior health plan presentation.

Posted via web from Love of the Desert's Posterous

Take Advantage of this Offering for Your Health!

2010-01-10T09:37:00.001-08:00

If you are in the Palm Springs area, take advantage of this offering:

Dr. Steinberg would like to offer you a Complimentary Stroke Prevention Screening

January 12th at 11:30am at The Enlightened Path Center

74140 El Paseo Ste #1

Palm Desert, CA 92260

There will be a presentation by Jean Luthi regarding Long Term Care and why planning for your future could save you and your family money in the long run.

This will be followed by complimentary stroke prevention screenings by Dave Klang. A stroke prevention screening will provide early detection of risk for strokes. Often there are no symptoms that you even have plaque in your arteries until you actually have a stroke. A stroke can cause weakness on one side of your body, slurred speech, dizziness, headaches, blackouts and even death! Don't miss this opportunity for a FREE screening!

Dr. Steinberg will be on hand from 12:00noon to 2:00pm to answer questions and discuss prevention and intervention. He will be available for discussion on nutritional intervention and stroke prevention issues for better health and any stroke related issues.

Guests are welcome! Bring a friend!

No reservations required

Posted via web from Palm Springs Great Homes' Posterous

steveandgreysha@gmail.com has shared something with you

2010-01-09T22:08:00.001-08:00

http://lovepalmspringshomes.com/?p=783

---
This message was sent by steveandgreysha@gmail.com via http://addthis.com. Please note that AddThis does not verify email addresses.

Make sharing easier with the AddThis Toolbar: http://www.addthis.com/go/toolbar-em

Posted via email from Love of the Desert's Posterous

2009-12-13T22:36:00.001-08:00

My Social Networking On One Business 2.0 Contact Form http://ping.fm/xefr5

2009-12-12T21:03:00.001-08:00

http://bit.ly/88L3El The only way to know that a market has hit rock bottom is when you look back after its rebounded. We are in that rebound now. If you're still not convinced, you will be able to proceed with confidence once you digest the facts and utilize them with these negotiating skills...

2009-12-12T20:29:00.001-08:00

It's time 2 seize the market before it changes. Most agree we are at bottom. If there is 5-10% question mark, solution is to negotiate.

2009-11-15T10:24:00.001-08:00

A blogpost to keep for valuable Palm Springs real estate info. Also included a chart of changes to Homebuyer Tax Credit. http://ping.fm/MrhyP

Palm Springs Events for November includes Pride Festival

2009-11-06T10:29:00.000-08:00

Looking for some of the more interesting events occurring in the desert during November? Well here you have it.

SAVE THE DATES to the Hottest special events occurring in the Palm Springs area:

November 7-8, 2009
Palm Springs Pride Festival
LGBT event with food, entertainment, dancing, vendors and parade (Nov. 8 on Palm Canyon Drive). Palm Springs Baseball Stadium, Sunrise ark. 760-416-8711; pspride.org

While enjoying the Festival, why not have a look at our Just Reduced Palm Springs Modern home just steps from downtown Palm Springs. Call us for an appointment:

November 13-14, 2009
3rd Annual Palm Springs Playboy Golf Scramble at Eagle Falls Golf Course located at Fantsay Springs Resort Casino

November 14-15, 2009
9th Annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire, Admission is Free, art and jazz festival at Whitewater Park located at 71-500 San Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage.

Here are two more fabulous homes in Rancho Mirage that have also been reduced to sell:

On-Going Weekly Events:

Wednesdays
Certified Farmers Market. Produce from local farmers, flowers, honey, olive oil, cheese and bread. Palm Desert Visitor Center, 72567 Hwy 111, Palm Desert. 8 am to 12:30 pm.

Thursdays
Villagefest, Arts and craft vendors, flowers, farmers market, food vendors and entertainment, October through May, downtown Palm Springs. 7 to 10 pm.

Saturdays and Sundays
College of the Desert Street Fair. Clothing, accessories, house goods, gift items, farmers market, food vendors and entertainment. College of the Desert, 43500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, 7 am to 2 pm.

2009-10-29T11:07:00.001-07:00

http://ping.fm/uSSqd
With the Palm Springs area home market stabilizing, now is the perfect time to purchase vacation homes (or trade up) here, especially for Canadians, with the value of the Canadian dollar (Loonie) essentially on par with the US dollar!

2009-10-29T10:39:00.001-07:00

With the Palm Springs area home market stabilizing, now is the perfect time to purchase vacation homes (or trade up) here, especially for Canadians, with the value of the Canadian dollar (Loonie) essentially on par with the US dollar!

Social Media: A Game Changer!

2009-10-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

For anyone who is still arguing that they "don't have time to hear about someone eating a sandwich on Twitter", the video below will be an eye-opener. Twitter and many other social media sites are today's broadcast outlets, but now we are not being spoken to as much as we are sharing information with each other. Information about anything and everything...and at anytime we care to get it, 24/7.

Greysha and I are members of over 40 social networking sites and many of them are linked to each other. They all offer something different and are complementary. You can find a consolidated list of most of these sites we utilize at Retaggr.com. Join us on any or all of them.

From a real estate marketing point of view, it is ridiculous to continue to depend upon print ads when so many major newspapers are moving to electronic distribution. With 85% of home buyers searching online before they get into their cars to visit property with a Realtor, we are confident that we are on the right track and we're pleased to again be at the forefront of change.

Check out this video...and contact us today!

"Mission Accomplished": Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA

2009-10-03T10:22:00.001-07:00

Mission Hills Country Club, the club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., sealed its reputation as a world-class tennis destination after being named 2009 Outstanding Facility for large private facilities and Featured Facility of the Year, the USTA's top trophy in the category. The Club is also a renown golf resort and host to the Kraft-Nabisco Tournament.

Located in the geographic center of the Palm Springs Valley, 10 miles from Palm Springs to the Northwest and Indio to the Southwest, Rancho Mirage lies in a sheltered cove, spreading its green carpet across the desert floor.
Mission Hills Country Club is in the presitigious city of Rancho Mirage. Often referred to as “Playground of the Presidents”, scores of corporate presidents and other chief executive officers come from everywhere to relax. A world class resort and residential community characterized by high quality planned residential golf course developments.

In 2003 Rancho Mirage was named the best resort town in the world by the London Imperial Traveler Magazine. In partnership with Rancho Mirage Resorts, the city has created a tourism website www.RelaxRanchoMirage.com providing detailed information about the destination and links to Rancho Mirage resorts.

Being a homeowner in Rancho Mirage has many advantages. Property values tend to be higher than in most of the other valley cities, partly because of the city’s central location, exclusive country clubs with elegantly designed golf courses and distinctive neighborhoods.

For more information, "All You Need Is (Stephen & Greysha) Love" for Palm Springs area real estate.

Click on the link below for the entire story:

Mission Accomplished | Private Clubs Magazine

Shared via AddThis

Water, Water Everywhere?

2009-07-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

Today we have water on the brain (as a topic, not hyrdroencephalitis). Make sure you also check out our next post regarding how Kangen Water may improve your longevity and quality of life (especially in conjunction with the desert resort lifestyle...LOL).

In February of this year, the Governor of California declared a state emergency due to drought. “ …California faces its third consecutive year of drought and we must prepare for the worst,” Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said. As of this writing, the state has not issued a mandatory water rationing order, but asks that the residents of California participate in a voluntary reduction. With the summer months ahead, the drought is even more cause for concern. Lawns and gardens will be watered more often, more cars will be washed; essentially the hose will replace the rain. By adjusting their lifestyle a bit, homeowners can reduce water waste -- and save a buck on the monthly water bill. Here’s how:

1. “Plant” Synthetic Grass
If you are thinking about planting a new lawn this year, know that AstroTurf is back. This is not the same kind of artificial turf you think of when you reminisce about the Brady Bunch’s backyard. Synthetic grass actually looks like grass, and it does not need a drop of water to maintain its lush green color. An additional bonus is that you’ll never have to mow the lawn again.

2. Water Efficiently
Residential properties are regularly overwatered by 30 to 40 percent (http://www.stopwaste.org). Learn how to water your lawn efficiently and at the correct time of day. For example, watering your lawn either in the late evening or early morning reduces evaporation.

3. Go to a Car Wash
Using a running hose to wash a car uses up to 150 gallons of water. Most car washes use about five to 10 gallons of water per car (http://www.epa.gov/). In addition, the water used to wash a car in a driveway goes from the street gutter straight to bay or rivers without being treated. Car washes must treat their water before it enters the water system. Many car washes also recycle graywater, keeping the environment clean and conserving at the same time.

4. Use a Broom
Running a garden hose can waste up to 10 gallons per minute (http://conserve.sfwater.org) and is unnecessary when cleaning a driveway or sidewalk. The water from a garden hose also contributes to the pollutant waters already abundant in sewer systems.

5. Check for Leaking Sprinklers and Hoses
A leaky faucet can waste 100 gallons a day (http://www.sscwd.org/), which includes outdoor systems. Check for and replace leaking hoses or sprinklers. Place automatic water shut-off nozzles on any hoses.

6. Keep a Rain Collection Barrel
During a 1-inch rain, 625 gallons of water can be collected from 1,000 square feet of roof (http://www.stopwaste.org). Rainwater can be channeled through gutters and downspouts to a storage unit, which can then be used to water lawns and gardens.

7. Plant Mulch
Planting a layer of mulch around trees and plants, such as chunks of bark, peat moss or gravel slows down evaporation. By doing so, 750 to 1,500 gallons of water can be saved a month (http://www.mwdh2o.com/).

8. Grow Native Plants
As defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), native plants, also called indigenous plants, are plants that have evolved over thousands of years in a particular region. Native plants are drought-resistant, require fewer pesticides than lawns (another plus for the environment), and require less water to maintain their natural beauty.

If you want to find more ways to conserve water both inside and outside, check out this non-profit Web site: http://www.h2ouse.org/tour/index.cfm. It’s geared for homeowners to research room by room in their home for better ways to conserve water. To read about the drought in California, visit the state government’s website http://www.saveourh2o.org/ for more information.

PALM SPRINGS TWITTER (AND OTHER INFO)

2009-06-19T13:45:00.000-07:00

When we first moved to Rancho Mirage (just outside Palm Springs), we knew that we were arriving in a world renown resort with abundant sunshine and comparatively affordable homes from modest to ultra-luxury. What we weren't as prepared for is the cornucopia of social and recreational possibilities far beyond plentiful golf and tennis.

Over the coming weeks, we will explore the Coachella Valley's many amenities in each of its cities (including Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio). Follow us and interact with us on this blog and Twitter

To begin, there's Palm Springs' street fair called VillageFest, the Aerial Tramway, Art Museum and Air Museum. Hiking and biking trails, gyms and an array of exercise possibilities. What about the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens to see the magnificent display of the desert's natural habitat. Want some culture? Try the McCallum and Annenberg Theatre. Check out El Paseo (the desert's answer to Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive) for its many shops and restaurants. Feeling philanthropic? This area probably has more charity causes and events then anywhere. Need some cash for those charities? Try one of several area casinos and, while there, catch one of the big acts that is always being featured. Maybe some more mental stimulation? There's the College of the Desert and the Palm Desert campus of USC Riverside for courses. Or some spiritual awakening at The Enlightened Path. Too much work? Head off to one of the many incredible spas rather than visiting the state of the art Eisenhower Hospital or Betty Ford Center, as great as the are (LOL!). In addition, there's the Coachell Valley Music & Arts Festival, Palm Springs Film Festivals, Kraft-Nabisco Golf Tournament, LG Skins Game, White Party and much more.

We've included a few videos (below) which will provide a sense of the "Every Thing Under The Sun" breadth of relaxation and enjoyment possibilities here.

Please check in with us on this blog and Love Palm Springs Homes, its companion real estate blog.

Check all listings at Our Website throughout the Valley

All You Need is Love

2009-04-14T21:36:00.000-07:00

Sometimes something comes along that needs to be shared for its profound message. If you haven't seen this, consider it a gift from Greysha and me. Click on the link below or copy and paste into your browser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Follow Us In Palm Springs California

2009-03-31T22:33:00.000-07:00

One of the greatest things about living in a resort destination is the variety of social events and activities year 'round. This fact is punctuated by the eye-popping affordability of a diverse range of Palm Springs California Real Estate

This week (March 31st to April 5th) marks the 38th year of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship being held at Mission Hills Country Club (in Rancho Mirage, California (near Palm Springs) on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course. Designed by Desmond Muirhead, this course is no stranger to being ranked number one in the Coachella Valley. During the 2009 tournament, Mission Hills will host more than 100 of the best woman golfers in the world, including 2008 Champion Lorena Ochoa.

Mission Hills Country Club is rich in tradition and epitomizes a private club. Unsurpassed golf, tennis and fitness and spa facilities create a truly world class country club experience. As one of the most prestigious clubs in the Coachella Valley, Mission Hills Country Club is also the centerpiece of a community of single family homes and condos built on approximately 1760-acres of some of the most magnificent land in the desert.

Did I mention that we also live and sell real estate in Mission Hills? We'll leave that for another day. Right now we're going to enjoy the golf tournament and keep all our friends up to speed on the events via our Twitter (loveofthedesert) and Facebook (Stephen C. Love)streams. Follow us as we observe the tournament and move into exploring a variety of wonderful adventures as diverse as sports (unbelievable hiking and other outdooor activities) to theatre, charity functions for every imaginable worthwhile cause (this area has some very generous people), the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in mid-April (Paul McCartney is headlining!) and much more. Hey, let us know if you want a schedule of the events...and maybe you'll decide to check it out with us.

Introducing our "Palm Springs California Real Estate" Blog!

2009-04-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

Y'know, I was thinking about my Palm Springs California Real Estate blog of yesterday, where I was exclaiming about the myriad entertainment and recreation opportunities in the Palm Springs California desert area. As you can tell, we really do love living and working in this resort area only a two hour drive from the major cities in Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties. Besides the abundant activities, there is no better place to just relax. I got so enthralled with describing some of our lifesytle here that I overlooked our announcement that we are so excited about!

We are very pleased to announce our corresponding blog at www.palmspringsgreathome.com, called "Palm Springs California Real Estate" (imagine that!). This blog is offered as your one-stop resource for all things real estate in this Coachella Valley. Over a short time, we will continue to add many features that we think you'll find very useful. Using cutting edge technology, you'll soon be able to search, research and "virtually see" your neighborhood and backyard of your prosective home before we see meet and walk through the door. We also welcome questions and comments about home buying and selling in Palm Springs and the surrounding area.

Please visit us today and often at our new blog and interact with us. Use that information to find your perfect home and then add the information you'll find on this site about the social and recreation goings-on in the area to complement your experience and fully enjoy and relax in your new Palm Springs home!

Tax Credit for Home Buyers Only Part Of The Solution

2009-02-24T22:29:00.000-08:00

What if a Home Seller considered buying Supplemental Unemployment Insurance policy for the Buyer? Let's get a blog dialogue going about this idea. With interest rates at near historic lows, inventory plentiful and prices reduced, only fear of job loss can present buyers with any reasonable justification to wait. What do you think?