George Steinbrenner and Real Estate!

A few weeks ago an amazing man, John Wooden, passed away and I was really impressed by what people had to say about him.  Not a single person had anything harsh or derogatory to say about him.  I found this very unusual because there is always someone who has a negative word. 

On Tuesday morning, George Steinbrenner passed away and the memorials were slightly different, but very surprising to me.  I found that George Steinbrenner was an amazing philantrophist in addition to a successful capitalist businessman.

It made me think about how I would be remembered.  I started thinking of how i have treated people.  Have I given to my community?  Have I treated my girlfriends the right way?  Have I worked to my potential?  Have I smiled at people who needed to see a smile? Have I called my parents enough?

By asking these questions of myself, I realized that Steinbrenner transcended baseball and was a supremely loyal man and owner.  Despite an amazing competitiveness, Steinbrenner managed to contribute to society and help others become successful.

 This brings us to Real Estate.  I have asked myself if I am helping others enough with their needs.  I recently research my past clients and noticed that none of them are in financial hardship, or forced to do a short sale.  I am proud of that.  I remember asking my clients at the time they bought the property, “are you sure you can afford this if either the market or your job goes South?”.  This was important to me in many ways.  Foremost, was the future.  I am here to help others for the long-term, not to get a fast buck and spend it just as fast.

As a result, I look for deals in both regular real estate and foreclosures . . . for the long-term.  I think all of us should play Monopoly again and really analyze what we are doing.

Speaking of Monopoly, go to www.NorthwoodPointeIrvine.com and http://www.michaeldunn.com/real_estate/searchMLS.asp and see how you can not only find a great home for your family, but a great investment for the future.

Happy investing.

Mike