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Archive for the 'Just Because' Category

DUI Laws In Arizona Are Tough

November 1st, 2007 categories: Just Because

The thresholds and punishments for first time DUI offenses are as follows (second time offenses are drastically worse):

Standard DUI: BAC over 0.08 (three drinks for most men and two drinks for most women)

Mandatory jail time of 10 days - No plea bargaining (second offense - 30 to 90 days)
Mandatory suspension of driver’s license for 90 days (second offense - one year)
Mandatory installation of ignition interlock device in car for one year (Cost: $1,000 plus $100 per month)
Court fees - $1,500 (second offense - $3,000), points, increased insurance, attorney fees, etc.
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If You Love Golf, I Mean If You Really Love Golf

September 30th, 2007 categories: Just Because

If you’re a real lover of golf you’ll want to read about the world’s longest golf course under construction in Australia. Imagine 750 miles from the first tee to the 18th green. This is an Australian way to bring tourists to remote towns and have fun at it. My wife and I visited Australia in 2000. What a great country to visit. I wonder if I can get her back there with golf clubs in hand? Maybe if I throw in revisiting Cairns and snorkeling on the great barrier reef again I can get away with it.

Meanwhile I’ll stick to the golf courses offered hear in the Sonoran desert around Tucson. and visiting Breakers.

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In-N-Out Burger I am Not

September 14th, 2007 categories: Just Because

Over the past several days I have received numerous phone calls looking for In-N-Out Burger on Broadway Blvd. Seems the 411 people like my number (520) 918–5116. Though I am honored by the calls, and I love eating their burgers, I am not In-N-Out Burger. So, why the calls?

My office is at 3130 E. Broadway Blvd. While In-N-Out Burger is located a few blocks away at 3711 E. Broadway. It all goes back to my blog welcoming In-N-Out back on April 23rd. I have been receiving sporadic calls ever since. More calls recently. I called In-N-Out to get the local number, they directed me to their 800 number.

Please allow me to point you in the right direction:

If looking for In-N-Out Burger at 3711 E. Broadway you can either call (800) 786-1000, contact them on the Internet or stop by the store directly. Who knows, you may run into me there.

However, since your are here and if you need a good Realtor, give me a call (520) 918–5116/(520) 954–2209, or you can contact me via the Internet. Enjoy a great burger.

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What Does Countrywide Know That We Do Not?

August 10th, 2007 categories: Just Because

Those who lived through the Great Depression had it hard. We haven’t come close to what they suffered. Needless to say they definitely had it worse, and they managed to survive. They survived to meet another challenge better known as World War II and brought us The Greatest Generation. I know this is going to spark a lot of comment from the doom & gloom the sky is falling readers. That’s OK. Just hear me out. There’s two sides to every coin.

Last week we saw American Home Mortgage leave the industry. There has been a lot of debate concerning the mortgage industry and its future. Greed from sub-prime lenders has lead to many a demise. The hardest market hit is that of selling second loans. Countrywide and Washington Mutual reported the lack of liquidity this week.

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Glenn Kelman of Redfin

August 3rd, 2007 categories: Just Because

I have to say, I don’t care for Redfin. I didn’t like the one sided 60 Minute interview either. I firmly believe that a full service brokerage for sellers and buyers is the best way to go. There are a lot of hidden protections and service there. You get what you pay for. Its like my neighbor who accidental dropped a penny in the cigarette lighter of his Escalade. He tried to use a shade tree mechanic to rewire it. Ended up costing him double by the time he took it to the “full service” dealership. As a free market I understand there needs to be a balance between FSBO, discount brokerages, and full service brokerages. When it comes to changing oil or rotating tires, do it yourself works. If its beyond simple, going full service is the key. There, enough about Redfin.

I do have to admit that Glenn Kelman is a charismatic speaker. At the Inman conference Glenn Kelman spoke about blogging. He made some good points about writing. I am curious about whether he can take his company to the level that he wants. He does have a BHAG (Big Harry Audacious Goal). I am reminded of Lee Iaccoca and where he led Chrysler. What happened to Chrysler when Lee Iaccoca left? He may have been charismatic, but, not as great a leader as he believed.

I doubt that Glenn Kelman will ever be a Coleman Mockler who lead Gillette through a hostile take over to become a Good to Great company. He has been successful with his company. Redfin and Glenn Kelman will always be controversial subject. Glenn’s guardian angel is probably reading this and telling him. That’s OK. Glenn, you can comment all you want. All I can say is, “Glenn, keep giving us ammunition to write about.” I do have to humbly admit, never thinking I would say this, I did enjoy your presentation on line.

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