5 EASY WAYS TO SAVE FOR A HOME

1. Shop at the @dollartree store. Items that are the same quality include: Comet, Windex, kitchen utensils. Items that are NOT the same quality: Macaroni & Cheese, plungers, brooms, and mops.

2. Gym membership @PlanetFitness $9.99 vs $39.99 24 Hour Fitness. Thank you @bryang227

3. Follow that @pennyhoarder 1.Rent out your apartment and sign a lease that allows you to sublease. It's probably the only way my wife and I have been able to take vacations the last 4 years.

4. Download the @personalcapital app and follow your finances daily. Spread out when your credit card bills aredue I.E. the 15th and the 1st of the month. Boring I know, but JUST DO IT!

5. Stop collecting stuff and start SELLING stuff on @Ebay Offer Up Facebook etc.

Climate Change

Now that the world keeps spinning literally over @POTUS withdrawing from the Paris Accord, I would like to explain how this can benefit the people of America. Look around you, turn off the T.V. for a moment, everything is going to be just fine. This has brought a massive opportunity to small/medium size alternative energy companies that want to be profitable and don’t receive government subsidiary.

 Even though I believe that climate change is hoax, the earth is, however, getting closer to the next ice age. When will this happen? Who knows? Its time we stop believe politicians or scientists that think they do know. According to the Canadian press, the polar bears are doing quite well. Maybe it’s just me getting old, but the sun definitely feels hotter on my skin. If we can make energy cleaner, I think it’s better so we should invest and continue to improve cleaner energy. Even though this may seem conflicting to some, I think that more jobs is the answer to many social issues we face today. If you’re interested in finding out what companies I’m investing in, direct message me @tristengadberry.

Election Doldrums??

What a great time to BUY. In the hottest market which has been anything priced below $600,000 the activity has definitely cooled. Instead of dealing with multiple offers, buyers can find that they might be the only offer on the table in many areas.Try to not get to carried away though. Sellers are only willing to discount the #askingprice between 3%-5%.Check out my cloud streams to view listings today. Don't worry you won't be hacked by #yourrealtor. My listings come up faster than Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com

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Cheapest Condos in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel

For the first time I'm looking forward to Halloween more so than the presidential election. I just wish Pence was at the top of the ticket. I'm not a fan of the way the Republican candidate has treated women nor they way he goes about getting attention. It does show he can delegate better than the opponent. Along with great political advisement here at my office, today I will provide some of the most affordable beach living condos on the market today. It's not always best to buy the cheapest, but if you want a beach shack bargain and are looking for a NATURAL high constantly by being near the ocean we should connect in the near future. Some of my other favorite ways to get high is to eat chocolate(my wife's favorite), go to the gym, or just have a laugh. :)

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Real Estate Myths

As I think a lot clearer at this +Starbucks Coffee in this fresher air of Portland, Oregon. I unfortunately had to unfollow +MarketWatch this week after their terrible comments about "marriage going out of fashion". Their relationship status must be "It's complicated."  I'm sure they were trying to get more publicity on their +Facebook page. It made me steam for a bit and then I realized that I shouldn't believe everything I see on the Internet. DUH!!! As skeptical as I can be, I can also be vulnerable to believing what I read. When one door closes the other one opens so I followed the DogLoversClubUSA. This was definetly a new level of dog loving for me.


Since Marketwatch tried creating a myth I am going to give you my updated list of Real Estate Myths:


1) I don't have to be in your area to sell your house. I understand the market and put a lot of research and anaylsis into pricing your home. Anyone who tells you they are an area specialist means they have sold in your area, but it doesn't mean they are fit to sell your home.


2) Zillow's zestimates are very inaccurate. Their data is usually very unreliable as well. If you want to know what's trustworthy, send me a private message and I will give you a FREE compartive market analysis .


3) If your selling in this market and an agent tells you they can get the same price as a comparable that has multiple upgrades in the neighborhood. WRONG! If you think some repairs need to be done, we should fix them before we go on the market.




Til next time. Thanks for listening. Cheers to the unfashionables who are married, life partners, its complicated, divorced, and/or single. Hope I didn't miss anyone.

Open House

‪#‎Openhouse‬ in Dana Point today with a great ‪#‎oceanview‬ and‪#‎harborview‬. Lowest price per square footage in the city. Price was just ‪#‎improved‬ and it needs to ‪#‎Sell‬. Come see me 12-5pm. It's not really a‪#‎beach‬ day anyway. 26371 Via California Dana Point.‪#‎harboringthegoodlife‬ ‪#‎realtyonegroup‬⚓️🏠⛵️😎🌊

DIY Project

Vanessa's and I-DIY list:

1. Granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom-backsplash behind stove

2. New smaller mirror in the bathroom to create more shelves for more storage.

3. New sinks

4. Extra Recessed Lighting

Photos coming soon! LIKE SHARE, AND ENJOY THIS ARTICLE!

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/shes-all-that-makeover-but-for-your-house?utm_term=.cwZqR9D4d&sub=3809707_6699144

Tim Duncan #GOAT

This guy was like an awesome ‪#‎realestate‬ ‪#‎investment‬. Paid dividends quickly. Hold onto him for life. Thought you'd play forever.‪#‎thebigfundamental‬ ‪#‎timmy‬ you probably won't see another guy play for the same coach for his whole 19 year career. There would be more like him if kids stayed for 4 years of college. Will miss watching his ‪#‎brand‬ of basketball.

OC Housing Market

http://m.homesnap.com/news/2016-07-01/article/orange-county-real-estate-market-sees-price-cuts-high/562

Do you think there is a #OChousingbubble? I think a majority of people think there is mainly because they can't afford a #home especially here in #OrangeCounty. Some people think we are in a worse situation than 2008. The #truth is that prices have gone higher in certain areas due to the federal reserve pumping even more money into the system.  Statistics show that there are 6900 homes on the market here in OC. Just in the last few weeks we have gone from 6000 to 6900 homes on the market. Quite an alarming statistic if you are following the market and hunting for a bargain for the most precious asset you will #invest in your whole life. In 2007 we had 8000 homes and in 2008 we had 11,000 homes on the market. Should I keep going? I’ll let you decide, but we are heading towards a peak. Be Prepared. For buyers, the good news is that interest rates are at historic lows so the money you borrow is almost #FREE. No reason to sit on the sidelines since any decline will be met with higher interest rates. Attention for all #Sellers, if you have home equity up to $500k, it might be a good time to cash out tax free in the next 12 months. Contact me now if you’re interested.

Cleaning your Home

Our Dog Captain

Captain is my first dog and we didn't get off to a great start. I was trying to date to Vanessa and he was an ex-guard dog in the Coast Guard. He has a ferocious bark for Labrador and I was thinking this is just my luck with the friendliest breed there is.

Some of you know,I was bitten by a black Lab when I was 10 years old for probably antagonizing it and I have never felt a connection with dogs. However, 3 years ago, that all changed when we moved to the dog friendly community of Laguna Niguel. There were social dogs everywhere and being around dogs all the time allowed me to trust them again. Captain and I even have met a friendly wolf while taking a stroll in Monarch Beach.

Captain and I both love the beach. He is truly in his element when we go down to Tablerock in Laguna Beach this time of year. Normally, he's more social with humans, but when we go down there, he is friendly with all the dogs. He tries to rescue me when I'm in the water even though I'm treading water just fine. Sometimes, he even tries to rescue people that look like me.

This guy is the most special dog. He loves us unconditionally daily. He has taught me so much about life and his never give up attitude has been a blessing on our family.

Electrical Contractors

Friday night, Vanessa and I went to our second Electronic Dance Music Concert and saw @Kaskade. It was quite a show. If you went to Coachella this year, he used the same splendid stage. When you go see this guy, I’d recommend seeing them in the liveliness of Las Vegas.

I was first introduced to EDM by my friend Derrick Laughlin in 2001 when he played Sandstorm by Darude and have been hooked ever since. Derrick is the ‪#‎GadberryGroup‬’s chosen licensed Electrical Contractor.www.kdelectric.com

His company name is KD Electric. Derrick and Ken are reliable, give great value, and always surpass expectations on a job. They have an emergency service and are always quick to respond.

We hired them to put in 6 canned lights, two ceiling fans, and GFI’s in our kitchen. They were efficient and didn’t waste anyone’s time. We appreciate that. Thank you KD Electric for creating the after photo!

My Neighborhood

Vanessa and I love our little neighborhood in Dana Point. It truly is paradise. We are very spoiled to live in such a beautiful place. We just got back from our mini honeymoon in Catalina Island and let me just say I'm glad to be home. Thank you all for the kind notes. I'll definitely be looking forward to our honeymoon in Costa Rica this December, but for now it’s back to work.

  Before I owned a home, I always wondered why people who owned sometimes would complain about the values going up so high. Well, now I had the same feeling when you think to yourself, I would never pay $350,000 for 680 square feet and I would barely be able to afford that if I had to make the payments on a traditional mortgage. I will keep you posted and we will see if the appraisal gets approved. Most of the sales and listings are in the $280-$290k range. 

Now that Vanessa and I are happily married, we want to find a 2/3 bedroom and we are starting to get priced out in our market. With Interest Rates staying low, it will bring more buyers out with less inventory. The good news is that rent prices keep going up as well as home values and the economy is in good shape. We can count on that to be the case until the next President is elected. 

Sincerely,

Tristen Gadberry

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