Gary Krieger | Ewing & Associates

Words from Emerson…

By: Gary Krieger

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “As every man had ever a point of pride that was not injurious to him, so no man had ever a defect that was not somewhere made useful to him…Every man in his lifetime needs to thank his faults.” Likewise, the faults of the market offer opportunities to those who pay attention. And, we must thank those faults and pay attention to what they offer us.

Today on the radio I heard an economist say by 2012 we’ll be back to normal. Recovery will have taken hold and the stock market will thrive. Now, we all know that economists are notorious for digging themselves into holes and then explaining how they get out of the holes, but more and more economists are predicting recovery in the not-so-distant future. That leaves opportunity for savvy people to buy real estate now, before the market heats up again. And, those who do will likely reap the profits from those purchases. 2012? 2013? 2014? We really don’t know. But we do know that historically, in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills, for example, the markets have always rebounded and have always gone higher than the previous highs. I hope this is helpful…

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By: Gary Krieger

Gretchen Ueland

Selling or buying residential real estate is a collaborative project. While the realtor is the professional and should provide valuable guidance to his clients, the clients provide the most important input into the process. There’s a wonderful quote from Brenda Ueland, the writer, journalist and teacher who lived from 1891 to 1985. She said, “Listening is a majestic and strange thing, a creative force. When people really listen to each other in a quiet, fascinated attention, the creative fountain inside each of us begins to spring and cast up new thoughts and unexpected wisdom”.

As I listen to my clients, I focus on the issues at hand in order to hear them at a deeper level. I always hope they do the same when I speak to them. This synergy offers an opportunity to work as a team, collaborating to find the best solutions that work for my clients. One of my clients had a constraint on purchasing a new home in a specific area. By discussing similar areas in other parts of the hillside, by asking questions and by putting our heads together, we opened up several new, and previously not considered areas for them to look for a home. We succeeded and they now have a home outside the original, and rigid, geographic boundaries.

My clients tend to be in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills. While I go wherever they take me in Los Angeles, this is my primary area of focus. If you’re looking for a professional to help you sell your home, and want someone who will partner with you, call me. And, if your looking to purchase a home, I’d be honored to help you.