The power of pants

May 21st, 2010

Here’s food for thought for your weekend: someday soon you may be able to plug your iPod, or cell phone into your pants for a charge. Sound unbelievable? It does to me, but researchers at UC Berkeley have created microscopic fibers that can produce electricity from simple body motions like bending or stretching. You can read all the details in the LA Times article, One day your pants may power your iPod.

Now, you may be asking yourself, what does this have to do with real estate? Absolutely nothing. But, there’s not that much currently going on in real estate that’s all that interesting. The best news I’ve read this week is that the CA real estate market isn’t getting worse. The economy still hasn’t recovered to the point where we’re seeing a real upswing in the market. I know it’s coming, it’s just slower than we’d all hoped for.

If you’re interesting in taking advantage of lower prices, or want to be positioned to jump in when the market starts to turn, now is a great time to get your real estate salesperson or broker’s license. Start now and you’ll have the license of your dreams by the end of the summer. To find out more, check out the links below.

To find out how you can help someone start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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Strategy or emotion – what’s driving defaults?

May 12th, 2010

A recent Wall Street Journal article, Emotion Drives Many Defaults, reviews interesting new data on why people are defaulting on mortgages. For some, default is a rational response by homeowners who owe far more than the current value of their homes. For others, the reasoning is purely emotional, ranging from frustration and helplessness, to anger with banks and the government.

The article also notes that the “stigma against default remains robust” with the majority of people continuing to make payments for as long as they can, but I wonder how long this can continue. Loan modification programs are not providing much help or hope, and seem to be wearing down homeowners who really want to do the right thing.

The article suggests “a rent based loan program” to help homeowners who are in trouble. It’s an interesting and viable idea, but only a drop in the bucket. That said, every drop helps fill the bucket. I’m starting to see small improvements in the real estate market. In my neighborhood (Los Angeles), houses on the market are selling faster and the values seem to be increasing slightly. I am cautiously hopeful that this is the start of a more controlled recovery.

Do you see signs of improvement in your area? Do you have great idea on how to profit in the current real estate market? History shows that the market will rebound, and will be stronger than ever. It just takes time. And, now is a great time to learn about real estate, and to get your real estate license. To find out more, check out the links below.

To find out how you can help someone start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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Need a graduation gift? How about financial secuirty?

May 6th, 2010

Is your son/daughter/niece/nephew getting ready to graduate from college? It’s a time to celebrate and look to the future, but for many people, the future is uncertain. Even with a college degree, jobs are hard to come by these days. If you’re looking for the perfect graduation gift, you couldn’t do any better than helping a new grad get his or her real estate license. A career and financial security can’t be beat.

The Real Estate Centre is offering a $10 graduation discount on all online enrollments placed between May 5 and June 5, 2010. It’s easy. Use the discount code “grad” between May 5 and June 5, and you’ll still save $10 on any online order.

To find out how you can help someone start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs. And, whether you’re a new grad or not, take advantage of our sale. It won’t be back for another year.

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Looking for a perfect Mother’s Day gift?

May 5th, 2010

Still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? The search ends here. What says “I Love You, Mom” more than a new career? It lasts longer than flowers, and is more practical than jewelry. And, it’s on sale. The Real Estate Centre is offering a $10 Mother’s Day discount on all online enrollments placed between May 5 and May 10, 2010. It’s easy. Just enroll in one of our live or home study programs, enter “mom” when you’re prompted for a discount code, and save $10 on your order.

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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PMI is back!

April 26th, 2010


Private mortgage insurance companies to return to market, ran as a headline in one of the LA Times articles on April 25, 2010. Although buried inside the Business Section, to me this is an important step in stabilizing the housing market. The article describes how many lenders are again requiring borrowers with less than a 20% down payment to purchase PMI to help mitigate the risk.

Additionally, the FHA is changing some of its requirements for down payments on homes it finances. The traditional 3.5% down payment for FHA loans is still available for home buyers with FICO scores of 580 or higher but buyers with less desirable scores will be required to put 10% down. The FHA is also asking Congress to approve higher rates for their mortgage insurance premium, which for the average home buyer brings FHA loan rates more in line with private mortgages. Hopefully these changes will help further stabilize the housing market.

Interested in learning more about real estate, loans, and how it all works? Maybe it’s time to consider starting, or advancing your real estate career? For more details on the the Real Estate Centre’s offerings, check out the links below:

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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John Henderson’s Real Estate Exam Prep – 19th edition now available

April 7th, 2010

It’s finally here – the new edition of my real estate prep course materials for the real estate salesperson and broker exams. I’ve updated the course outline, and reorganized it some, improved the analytical exams, added new questions to practice tests (including bonus tests for both sales and broker students), and added an online glossary. The CDs have also been completely redone and sound great. The new and improved books are in our inventory and ready to ship so now you have no excuse to put off getting your real estate salesperson license or broker’s license. For more details on the prep course and all of our offerings, check out the links below:

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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A sweet deal on a gift for your sweetheart

February 10th, 2010

Looking for a calorie-free treat for you, or a loved one for Valentine’s Day? Look no further. What says “I Love You” more than a new career? It lasts longer than candy, and is more practical than diamonds. And, it’s on sale.

Enroll in any of the Real Estate Centre’s programs, and receive a $10 discount for Valentine’s Day. Just enter “love” when prompted for a coupon code in the shopping cart to receive the savings.

For information on our live, and home study courses, check out the links below:

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep Class. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Give the gift of real estate to your loved one for Valentine’s Day, and get a $10 discount on all orders placed before February 15, 2010. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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Groundhog Day Robot? Give me a break!

February 1st, 2010

I heard a news report this morning that seemed beyond crazy, even for PETA. Apparently, PETA has announced that the whole Groundhog Day event is too stressful for the weather-forecasting Punxsutawney Phil and wants him replaced with a robotic version. For details, check out Groundhog Day, the robot way on CNET.com. That said, if PETA has its way and Phil ends up out of a job, and may find (like you) that he’s interested in a career in real estate.

If you’ve been thinking about getting a real estate license, the Real Estate Centre can help. And, in honor of Phil and his plight, we’re even offering a discount on our courses. Use the coupon code “phil” to receive a $5.00 discount on any order placed between February 2 and February 8.

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep Class. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online at www.realestatecentre.biz, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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The horrors of working with home buyers

January 12th, 2010

When I worked actively in real estate, my preference was to work with sellers. Buyers just seemed to be too much work for me. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled A Picky Home Buyer Pursues an Epic Hunt for ‘the One’ highlighted my worst fears. Do you have similar horror stories about working with buyers (or even sellers)? If so, send them to me at johnhenderson@realestatecentre.biz, along a brief description of how you solved the problem. I’ll post them on the blog, and not only will you gain fame and notoriety by having a post on John Henderson’s blog, by sharing ideas and solutions to problems, we’ll all become better at our jobs.

I’d like to wish all of you a successful New Year. Please remember the Real Estate Centre is here to help with all of your real estate education needs. For real estate sales agents who survived the past year, the New Year is a great time to make the jump from sales agent to broker, call my office if you’d like to find out how easy it is. To find out more about all of our course offerings, check out the links below.

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your salesperson or broker exam, and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep Class. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Order online, or give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs.

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New Year’s sale on real estate classes

December 30th, 2009

If you’re interested in starting, or advancing, your real estate career, act now and you can save $10 on online enrollment in any of the Real Estate Centre’s courses. Enroll in a live or home study program, enter “2010” when you’re prompted for a coupon code, and save $10 on your order. This offer ends on January 3, 2010. Have a happy and safe holiday. I look forward to seeing you in my classes in the New Year. For details on our course offerings, check out the links below.

To find out how you can start a career in real estate, check out the Real Estate Centre’s Jump Start Program program. This program includes the courses required for a real estate salesperson license, along with our one day exam prep class.

If you’re a licensed real estate sales agent, and want to make use of the current slow conditions to get a broker’s license, the Real Estate Centre offers a variety of courses to help you achieve the goal. Find everything you need at the following link: Broker’s License Courses.

Need to take your licensing exam (sales or broker), and just don’t seem to get around to it? Enroll in our Exam Prep Class. Over 90% of our students pass their real estate licensing exams, on the first try.

Whether you’re new to real estate, or you’re a sales agent ready to become a broker, the Real Estate Centre has a program for you. Take a look at our course offerings. Or, give us a call at 310-410-9718 and let us customize a program to meet your needs. Remember – order before January 3 to take advantage of the sale.

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