Big Money and Bigger Risks A bettor at South Point wagered $33,000 to win $550 on Baylor on the money line (-6,000) and cashed his ticket when the Bears blew out Norfolk State, 85-49. The same gambler rolled over the bet and wagered $63,500 to win $706.10 on Gonzaga on the money line (-9,000). There was […]
A Moment of Reflection The Bruins will be playing North Carolina in the Sweet 16 this Friday. In 1968 they met in the NCAA Championship game at the Sports Arena and UCLA won 101-69. Wooden’s fourth title. I was at the game with my 6 year old son Danny. The more interesting game was the […]
This is something I constantly forget to do. Recently I checked and there was an email from my office that the computer thought was spam, some important information from NMLS, and a newsletter from Tristan Ahumada. Those should not be in spam. Also, I have some categories entitled promotions, updates, social and forums that I […]
All of the prognosticators in the film industry are now posting their ideas on Oscar winners. Most of them are not very good. If you want good information for your yearly Oscar poll, you would be better off checking the Screen Actors, Directors, Producers, and all the other Guilds. There is a more interesting source. […]
There is an article in the Winter NAR Magazine entitled, “Purple is the New Gray or Black”. A quote: “Purple has become one of the reigning requests in the increasingly colorful world of home design”. Other colors becoming popular include khaki green, taupe, teal, kelly green, peaches and orange. Just all too confusing. And I just […]
The property is called THE ONE. In Bel-Air it is said to be 105,000 square feet with a 4,000 square foot guest house, sky deck, private theater, spa, swimming pool, four-lane bowling alley, night club, outdoor running track, moat, 21 bedrooms, and 49 bathrooms. Plus a panoramic view and much much more. We all need a […]
An Oregon State Law effective January 1, 2022 has been blocked by a Federal Judge. The state legislature believed that letters written by prospective buyers to sellers telling why they should be picked as the buyer when there are many offers. Advocates state that the letters lead to housing discrimination and the judge said that […]
For many years I have been writing a series, I Meet The Nicest People. Today, I’m pleased to highlight Don Currie, Co-Founder and President of HighTechLending of Irvine, CA. He is definitely one of the nicest.Don Currie and Erika Macias established HighTech in 2007 after many years of experience at Impac Lending. With over 100 originators, 200 staff, […]
The Fall issue of the DRE bulletin was recently released by Commissioner Douglas R. McCauley. Worth reading if you are interested in Real Estate in any way. This is not an advertisement disguised as a news release, this is from the agency that enforces all Real Estate Regulations, so beware and behold. First, read this issue […]
It’s In The Details The standard rate will increase to 58.5 cents per mile, an increase of 2.5 cents. If you use the standard rate, you must reduce the basis of your ride by a depreciation component of $.26 a mile. So keep that detailed log. Business vehicle expenses are an IRS red flag like […]
