
Author and Realtor
Greater Los Angeles Area

Author and Realtor
Greater Los Angeles Area
Having been in the real estate business since 1989, I have seen the market move throughout its normal evolutionary changes. As normally happens in all phases of life, I find myself experiencing a sort of professional déjà vu as the real estate cycle has returned to where I started. The knowledge and experience I have accumulated is my strongest asset. This has led to growing list of satisfied clients and this good reputation has allowed me to become a regular source of information for attorneys, consumers, and Realtors nationwide. I have also been a choice for numerous media interviews for real estate, finance and consumer protection.
I also write articles, stories, and essays on a variety of subjects. Many of them have been published in popular national publications, including the New York Times Best Selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Refreshingly, this has garnered media attention and newspaper interviews for my literary credits. This has added a new and exciting dimension to my life and business.
I am also a member of Toastmasters International and have been a featured speaker by the High Desert chapter of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women.
Strong negotiation, short sale facilitation, market trend data collection, real estate web design experience, marketing document design, mortage and finance background
(Publishing industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
I had the honor of donating two devotions for Daily Devotions for Writers, a book of warm, real-life stories, prayers, and inspirational quotes. It was put together to raise funds by The Writing Academy, a small faith-based writing group, whose members are located throughout the United States.
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)
Adams Media has built its reputation on providing practical and meaningful content that purposefully inspires, informs and impacts the lives of readers. Since 2003, Adams Media has been owned by F+W Publications, which is one of the largest special interest publishers in the world.
I've been a Contributing Author to the following titles:
"Well, I've Had A Plenty" was published in the Adams Media anthology My Dad Is My Hero: Tributes to the Men Who Gave Us Life, Love, and Driving Lessons in April of 2009
"Thank God for the Sandwiches" was published in the Adams Media anthology Letters to My Mother: Tributes to the Women Who Give Us Life--and Love in March of 2007
"She Gently Opened Doors" was published in the Adams Media anthology Teacher Miracles: Inspirational True Stories from the Classroom in March of 2007
(Publishing industry)
September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Since 2006, I have been a Contributing Author to four books in the Best Selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series:
"Learning to Share" was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating People Who Make a Difference: The Headlines You'll Never Read in January of 2008
"Unexpected Guests" was published in A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas in October of 2007
"God, I'm Shvitzing!" was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul in Menopause: Living and Laughing through Hot Flashes and Hormones in August of 2007
"A Visit From Arthur" was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series: Arthritis in September of 2006
Writing, photography, football, poetry, music
National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Toastmasters International, Society of Industry Leaders, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Prudential California Realty