What Type of Parent Are You?

Different Styles of Parenting

By: Veronica Cabrera

May, 3 2012

I considered this topic to be so interesting that I had to share it. I was reading that there are four different types of parenting. According to psychologist Diana Baumrind, (1966) the four types of parenting are; authoritarian, permissive, authoritative, and uninvolved parents. Each of them are described as:

Authoritarian parents are also known as the "bossy" parents. These parents do not allow their children to question their decisions or orders. They like to control them with strict standards and do not approve of their children expressing disagreement.

Permissive parents are very lenient with their children. They are not consistent with their rules and demand very little from their children. In other words, they let the child do what he or she pleases.

Authoritative parents like to set limits. They teach discipline and are consistent with their rules. They encourage independence and they explain things to their children when needed. They teach their children to set goals and to be responsible.

Uninvolved parents don't really care much about what happens to their child. They show little interest and affection. Some of them believe that providing food, clothing, and shelter is all they have to do for the child. They tend to fall in the category of negligent, or even abusive.

The personality type, that children produce as result of the type of parenting they had, would be:

Authoritarian's children end up being unsocial, unfriendly, anxious, and withdrawn.

Permissive's children often behave with low self control. They are anti-social,  moody, and dependent.

Authoritative's children are very social, most of the time. They are independent, responsible, and reliable.

Uninvolved parents' children are usually rebellious, and anti-social.

It seems like being an authoritative parent would be the best way to raise our children.

We should give them responsabilities according to their ages. We should explain things and hear their point of view so we can develop the right message properly. We should maintain our position as parents and adults without forgetting that they are also thoughtful and emotional individuals.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Most Trustee Sales Are Postponed

Trustee Sales Are Not Selling!

By, Veronica Cabrera

May, 2 2012

Lately, I have been checking on trustee sales where investors try to buy properties for cash, before banks foreclose on them. From about 30 properties that were going to be foreclosed today in Santa Ana's Courthouse, about 25 of those were postponed. There is a lot of work to do before going to the sale. For example:

• We have to check tax records for other liens besides the first position lender.
• We have to preview the property to check on the area and condition,
• We have to check on unpaid tax bill and much more!
• We also have to keep calling, just before the sale, to confirm whether the sale is still active or if it has been postponed.

Foreclosure sales are getting postponed some time for years! On top of that, some of the properties are going back to the lender because sometimes banks ask for 150% over the actual fair market value. What is this!?

                           In conclusion, There is a lot of work to be done with very little results!

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Selling Real Estate in Compton CA

 Real Estate in Compton CA

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 30 2012

I went to preview properties for my buyer, an investor. There were many different views, some of them very impressive!

I am so sorry that I did not take enough photos to share. I guess I was too busy observing and I forgot.

I had five properties to preview. Two of them were in a kind of okay area, but the other three were in a "Police Presence Area"

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

English Is a Confusing Language

English Is So Confusing

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 28 2012

While I was eating breakfast with my 8 year old daughter, she looked at her glass of milk and said; "Mother, did you know that at school they give us FAT MILK?" I thought about what she just said and replied, "Is that right? She sounded very dramatic! She continued.. Yes, the label of the bottle says 'FAT FREE!'"Who needs FAT anyway? They give it for FREE!" I smiled at her confusion and explained that free in this case, meant no fat, and I gave her some other examples, such as; sugar-free, lactose-free, etc..

Very disappointed at her discovery, she replied; “well, if they mean that there is no fat in it, they should call it NON-FAT, otherwise it can confuse 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd graders!" 

I think she had a point there, so I decided to search online about how confusing the English language can be for other individuals and I found this in the following site

http://daryld.com/english-language/

"Upbeat and Downstairs: Home of Daryl C. DuLong"

Challenge Your Imagination...

"We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes;
but the plural of ox became oxen not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice;
yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen?
If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet,
and I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
and the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
but though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
but imagine the feminine, she, shis and shim."

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

We Learn from Children

We  Learn From Children

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 27 2012

          Today, I decided to knock on some doors searching for some business before taking my child to play. I had my, previously prepared, list of houses to visit. I explained to my daughter that I was going to visit some houses before we went to play.

When she saw me driving back and forward from one place to another, she anxiously asked; "Mother, why do you have to drive so much from one house to another looking for a specific house, when you are surrounded by many houses. Isn't it better to just knock at every single door without discriminating?"

I explained that I had a plan. I had a printed list of houses to visit. The homeowners I chose, may need my services because they are in risk of losing their homes. Then, she replied; "How do you know whether any of those other homeowners don't need your service? If I were a realtor, I  would knock at every door!

I analyzed her point and came to the conclusion that she is right. We don't need to discriminate anyone when we are prospecting.

We can never tell who is in need of our service unless we ask.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

What is a productive day for a sales person?

What is a Productive Day For a Sales Person?

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 24

           I remember that in 2006, I took a motivational seminar for Realtors.

By the way,  I became a top agent since my very first year in real estate. 

I sold 10 million in 9 months, which is pretty good for someone who never wrote a contract before.

          The person giving the presentation explained what a real productive day was for a sales person. Some activities include;

Prospecting 

New appointments.

Showing properties to buyers

Listing presentations

Closings

Today, I showed properties to 3 different buyers and I wrote an offer for each of them, for different properties of course!

I also did some prospecting: some door knocking! I need owners interested in selling since I can't find much inventory available for some other buyers. That is what we called a productive day! Let's see what happens tomorrow. But since I already have my day planned, most likely, it will be another productive day! Thank you for reading.

 



Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140

Tips For First Time Home Buyers

Tips For First Time Home Buyers

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 23 2012

           Buying your first home is a difficult decision to make. Here are some questions that may concern you;

• What if I can't afford it?
• What if I don't qualify?
• What if I lose my  job?
• How much money do I have to make?
• How much credit do I need to have?
• How much for a down payment?
• What will my payment be?

Having a professional realtor to walk you through the process makes it a much easier and exciting experience.

You don't have to worry so much! The lender will verify your income and expenses and will run your credit to find out whether you qualify or not. As long as you have verifiable income and a decent credit, most likely you will be able to qualify for something. The lender will also take in consideration your expenses.

After you are pre-approved, I will help you find a property within the price range the lender approved for you. Buyers can visit my website www.veronicasreohomes.com to pre-view any properties that are for sale on the market.

You can learn everything you need to know in the following link from Realtors.com

http://www.realtor.com/home-finance/buyers-basics/home-buyers-basics.aspx

Take advantage of the the excellent opportunity of purchasing a piece of real estate

especially now that prices and interest rates are historically low.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

R.E. Lic. #0143140