tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68958331311625654352008-11-24T16:45:27.330-08:00Welcome to my blog. I've created this site to answer questions regarding my book and to share my thoughts about career, family, and friends.Myra Nourmandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03296238896356590532noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6895833131162565435.post-70663413515466846582008-11-19T18:58:00.001-08:002008-11-19T19:00:35.129-08:00

Myra Nourmand Business NewsOriginally uploaded by myranourmandI provide real estate market analysis on 15 February 2008. Sorry, no video feed available at this time.

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Myra Nourmand Business NewsOriginally uploaded by myranourmandI provide real estate analysis. 15 November 2008. Sorry, no video feed available yet.

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As I shared in the previous post, Fox Business News interviewed me regarding the current market situation. The reporter asked me what it takes to sell a house in this market. While there are different ways that you have to approach buyers and sellers when the market is soft, how the house appears is still of utmost importance. “Your first impression is your best impression,” I said. You’re

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Business has slowed down over the last couple of weeks. It’s a trend that I partially attribute to a lame duck president and a nation waiting to see what’s next. Barack Obama won on his campaign of change, and I think that we’re all in a holding pattern wondering what that change will look like. And then there’s the global financial crisis that's bringing about intense fear in many of us.

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I believe that life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to as luck isn’t luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It’s seeing what other people don’t see and pursuing that vision—Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks I don’t proctrastinate. If there’s something that needs to get done today, I do it. Tomorrow has enough on its plate, so why pile

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I’ve been in this business for 20 years. I’m a hopeless optimist. During these very unsettling times, I’m using both of these truths to motivate me everyday. What’s Old is New, Part 1 In 1992, four years after I started my real estate career, the U.S. economy took a dive. Housing prices dropped, which made both buyers and sellers a nervous bunch. Sound familiar? No doubt, the current

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This week, I received a letter from a Realtor who attended one of my seminars at the California Association of Realtors Conference in October. Her words touched me, and I thought that I'd share an excerpt with you. October 24, 2008 Dear Myra, I met you last week at the C.A.R. EXPO. I want to thank you again for inspiring me! Even though I only heard the last 10 minutes of your presentation, I

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IMG_1703Originally uploaded by myranourmandA cross-section of people who attended my book event.

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IMG_1731Originally uploaded by myranourmandI'm giving my presentation at my book signing. In other words, who the people in the photo above are watching.

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Borders Book Signing 2008Originally uploaded by myranourmandPate Stevens, my colleague and friend.

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Borders Book Signing 2008Originally uploaded by myranourmandLast night I had a book signing at Borders in Century City. Planning events like these requires work, and I appreciate everyone who provided their support.The event started with refreshments for guests. Next, I shared with the audience the story behind why I wrote the book. I then held a Q & A. I looked around and saw so many familiar

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Borders Books Signing 2008, originally uploaded by myranourmand.Speaking to a book signing guest.

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Here is the invitation that I described in my previous post. As always, Howard, my son, is responsible for the beautiful work. If you have any questions, please contact Wilma, my assistant at 310.888.3333. See you there! I know the image is small. Simply click on it and you'll see the larger version.

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Due to technical difficulties, I'm having to change the course of this blog entry. Here's what I planned to post: 1. Photos of my speaking gig at the California Association of Realtors (CAR) Conference in Long Beach, CA. 2. A delightful invitation to next Wednesday's book signing at Borders. Unfortunately, none of the images will upload. It's a problem that started last night. As a result,

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It was 10:30 this morning, and I sat at the table beside the podium. The room was nearly filled to capacity, and it was time for me to start my presentation. Lawrence, my M.C. announced, "Are there any empty seats?" Hands would go up, and wandering guests would make their way to vacant chairs. Three minutes later, I was ready to begin. But groups of people continued making their way inside

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These next two weeks will be full of activity. On Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16, I’m speaking at the California Association of Realtors Expo. The event is described on the California Association of Realtor’s website as follows: “CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2008, the state's largest real estate trade show, draws thousands of California's key franchise executives, top producers, and

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Here are some more images from Borders Century City. The October 22 book signing is only four weeks away, and I'm really looking forward to it.

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I’ve never been one of those people who jets off to spend weeks in Mayorca or Hawaii. But before going into surgery two weeks ago, Saeed and I took a quick vacation. It’s not something that I do very often because it’s tough to carve time out of my busy schedule. But I knew how unpleasant being cooped up in a hospital would be Vancouver, Canada is a wonderful place. At first, we wanted to

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Los Angeles, my beloved city, has all the qualities of a densely packed metropolis only smoothed out over a vast urban landscape. Last night was special for two reasons. First, we celebrated the opening of Nourmand & Associates newest office, located in the historic Hollywood Athletic Club. Sunset Boulevard is a busy place on Thursday night, and the valet service provided a quick way for

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Last week, I mentioned in a post that while I was recovering from my surgery, I spent a day going through family photos and documents. I stumbled upon a poem that I wrote in 1972, when I was pregnant with my daughter, Nicole. She has been an incredible support for me. Specifically over the past few weeks. First, by selecting the doctor who would perform the operation. Then by visiting me

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Today I decided to go through the stacks and stacks of family photos that I’ve collected over the years. It was a doctor-approved activity and a fulfilling way to relax and recover from my surgery. I had my assistant, Victoria, buy me photo albums so I could spend a couple of hours organizing all the images taken over many years. If the past is the foundation on which our reputations stand, I’

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I must confess. I’m going to cheat. Not much. Just a little. My doctor told me that I have to rest for a week after surgery. I left the hospital on Tuesday, and I plan to return to work on Monday. One less day will be fine, right? I’ve admitted this before, and I’ll say it again. Getting tasks accomplished is an obsession of mine. For me, procrastination is talking on the phone, noticing

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As the global financial markets were turned upside down yesterday, I was tuned out. This afternoon, I returned home after a brief hospital stay. The benefits of having a daughter-doctor are enormous. Nicole, a pediatrician at our local hospital, arranged the best physician to perform the surgery that I underwent yesterday. The procedure, which was nothing too serious, had been planned for

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"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen."--Ernest Hemingway One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to watch and listen. Observing and listening were two major factors in my early success. If you want to be successful or more successful than you already are, then watch successful people. Examine Their Habits What do they wear? What’s their body

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