What Makes July 4th Special?

July 4th is jumping out at us. It's just around the corner.
The other day I overheard a teenager say, "What makes this day so special? What does the 4th of July really mean anyway?" So here's my response.

For some, it's a great time to take a four-day weekend in order to get out of Dodge. Or maybe we'll enjoy a "stay-cation" and stay home with family and friends to enjoy fun, food and fireworks! Most folks will have the day off, and so some of us will spend our time running errands and finishing items on our spouse's "honey-do" lists. Still others may view the local parade filled with marching bands, horses and beauty queens. But doesn't the fourth mean more than all that?

On July 4th, 1776 we Americans declared our independence from England and have held it ever since. So it's also a day to commemorate the great sacrifices of our military men and women. It's a time to honor current veterans, as well as give thanks to the many anonymous fallen heroes who deserve our deepest gratitude and respect.

So enjoy the day, but if you can, take the opportunity this weekend to seek out a veteran or active duty member. Visit the local parade and proudly wave the American flag. If possible, shake a veteran's hand and say "Thank You" for all they've done and continue to do.
Make it a safe and happy 4th of July!

Bob Boog is the author of Selling Homes 1-2-3 and Mortgage Modifications made easy. Visit his website at www.short-sales1-2-3.com

You Know You've Spent Too Much Time on Facebook When...

You know You’ve Spent Too Much Time on Facebook When...
By Bob Boog

The only reason you take personal photos is to post them on Facebook.
You accidentally write “Likes this” instead of a lengthy response to somebody’s email
You talk more to a friend on Facebook than in real life.
You look at the clock thinking, “Wasn’t it like 4 hours ago that I last posted something?”
You browse through pictures of complete strangers and then impulsively invite several of them to become your “friends”.
You’d rather take another Facebook quiz then hangout at a dinner party with your normal group of family and friends offline.
You quote something somebody else wrote on their facebook wall and then send it to others via Hotmail as though it had just occurred to you.
You feel bad for not liking someone’s moronic drivel and click “Like” just to cheer them up.
You worry more about how you scored on a Facebook quiz than your offline work duties.
You click “ignore” to a friend request – someone who had slighted you in the past – and my goodness, it makes you feel better!


Bob Boog is the author of Selling Homes 1-2-3. His latest book is called Mortgage Modifications Made Easy, and yes, you can find him on Facebook. I think he may be addicted to it.

Bank Owned Homes in SCV Dated June 15, 2009

Here is a list of the latest bank-owned homes in Santa Clarita. Just click on the image to enlarge to a more legible size!

Questions?

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Bank Owned Properties in Santa Clarita, CA

Looking to buy or sell a bank-owned property in Santa Clarita, Ca? Check in here and let me know what you're looking for - or contact me about selling.

Investors: now's a great time to purchase rental property! Example: one investor purchased a property in Palmdale for $55,000 all cash. It rents for $1,200 per month.

$1,200 x 12 = $14,400. His annual property taxes and insurance = $900
-900
$13,500

Wow! $13,500! That's a 24% return on his $55,000 investment!