Sandi Pfister : Real Estate

Association Politics in Real Estate

Sandi Pfister — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:43:00 GMT

Let's talk really local politics: are you involved in your local Association of REALTORS? Do you know who are the leaders of your local Association of REALTORS? Do you know how they got there? Do you get to vote for each individual, or did some appointed...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Playa Vista

Sandi Pfister — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:35:00 GMT

Open and Airy with Views

• 1,337 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $649,000 - Great Community

Playa Vista, Los Angeles - Great corner 2 bedroom home is the largest floorplan in the Crescent Walk building and looks onto Crescent Park. This property is in a quiet area of the Playa Vista master community and has two side by side parking spaces in the community garage. For the serious cook, there is a large center island kitchen that has been seriously upgraded with limestone floors, granite counters and a stainless steel refrigerator with in-door ice and water dispenser. Large living room, hall and bedrooms have comfy wood floors. Great master suite has 2 closets (one is a walk-in), plus a remodeled bath with designer stone tiles and large 2-shower head shower. Homeowner Association duies include high speed internet connection, water, gas, use of the Association pool, spa and clubhouse facilities (just across the street). Inside the Cresent Walk building is a residents-only well-equipped exercise room, elevator, gated garage area for residents, covered guest parking, and a lovely outdoor patio courtyard area with fireplaces. This is a great community close to the water and within short commuting distance of West Los Angeles, Century City and downtown LA.

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Do We Deserve Our Electeds?

Sandi Pfister — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:35:00 GMT

I have been lucky enough to meet many of our local, state and federal electeds over the last . . . well, let's say more than 25 years. Some of the people we elected should have been cloned or elected to another office because their attitude, their ethics and their value to the system was more than most voters know. And then some of the people we elected were only looking for the power and glory of elected office - you know the ones: they make promises they can't (or don't intend) to keep, have no consistent values or ideas we can depend on, will not talk to you or respect your attempt to discuss issues, and will appear only at fundraisers.

It's sad to say, but I believe we deserve those we have elected. Why? Because too many voters are too lazy to really - and I mean REALLY - understand the issues and the candidates. Why do so many voters only vote the party line? Because they feel safe? Safe? How can you vote for or against someone you know nothing about and feel safe? Whether it's 'your' party or not? Is the problem our political process? Well, I think it could be part of the problem.

So here's part of my solution: Decide what you like about what your elected has done for you and call your elected to tell them. You will definitely have to call more than the first time when you get just the receptionist or someone who wants to take a message. Call again; always leave your name and your contact information. Always call to thank them on the way they vote when you like it. And always call them to tell them why you don't like they way they vote on something you disagree with. No ranting, no nastiness. Just continue to call. You'll see. You'll find out what kind of representation you have at the local, state and national level. And don't forget to thank them for returning your call.