Johnny’s Jolt- An Informative and “Out of The Box” Newsletter


An “out of the box” Real Estate  – Opinion / Newsletter
2016-2017-2018-2019- 2020-2021- 2022 – 2023

Quote of the week

”I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” — Maya Angelou


My Opinion…..
By : Johnny Walker

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays

Is it just me or does it seem like this holiday season is racing by? It seems like Thanksgiving was a week ago.

My wife and I did a quick trip to Chicago for her families Christmas celebration. We surprised everyone and just showed up at the front door with no warning. The surprise worked and even brought Jan’s Mom to tears. Most everybody was there so it was a great time.

The best news is that we spent 3 days in Chicago and didn’t get shot at once. The rental car didn’t get jacked either. WINNING.

On behalf of my family I want to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.
LESGO 2024

If you are looking to sell or buy NOW is the time to start a conversation to see if it is the right time for you. It may be but it might not.

As always – feel free to call me with any questions you may have. 602-315-2906

Have a great week.
Count on me as a resource for ANYTHING Real Estate related. (or baseball or hockey – LOL)

Johnny
602-315-2906
jwalksaz@gmail.com

If you want to discuss any of this call me or email me.
If you want to buy/sell a home or you need some Real Estate advice – CALL ME


My Opinion…..
By : Johnny Walker

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like…?

This is the same as the last JOLT – The info is great and still a strong message

THERE IS GOOD NEWS

Wether you love or hate the current administration, they MUST address inflation and Interest rates. They have NO CHOICE if they have any hope of re-election. AMERICANS, ALL Americans are pissed about the price of gas, eggs, cars, loans. There are no DEM gas stations, there are no REP grocery stores. There are AMERICAN stores and the prices are high for ALL of us.

THANK GOD it is an election year.

So I had a wise man once tell me that if you are going to present a problem – have a solution ready as well.
OOOOOK – I GOT IT..

Once mortgage rates get to the low 6% or 5% GAME ON. While this may seem high compared to the Covid induced 2-3% rates, 5-6% is doable for most folks. If you are waiting for the Covid 2-3% rates you will be waiting for a LONG time. Those are a thing of the past. I predicted rates would fall to low 6% in March 2024. Well I was wrong. The drop started in November WOO HOO. I like when I am wrong. (5 words Jim Szabo has NEVER uttered)

OK so that is the good news. Unfortunately this comes with some bad news.

Our inventories are still low. (16345 active homes on MLS today). Once rates get into doable ranges WATCH OUT. It will be like a marathon race when they shoot the starters pistol. Buyers will be out in force.

Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon celebrates 50th race

The days of multiple offers, $20k $30k even $40k over asking will be back like it was 2 years ago. Folks will either settle for a house that “works” or get priced out by all the Californians moving here with wads of cash they got from selling a shack in Pamona for $1.5 million

NO WORRIES – I have a solution for this as well.

MARRY the house – DATE the rate
Jim Szabo, My Lender Partner and I have a guarantee solution. We created a certificate for buyers for a NO- COST Refinance. Buy now Save later.

With this in mind – I fully understand that there is NO off the shelf solution for all. Every scenario is different and requires specific solutions. The Johnny Walker Real Estate Group was formed to accomplish that.

If you are looking to sell or buy NOW is the time to start a conversation to see if it is the right time for you. It may be but it might not.

As always – feel free to call me with any questions you may have. 602-315-2906

Have a great week.
Count on me as a resource for ANYTHING Real Estate related. (or baseball or hockey – LOL)

Johnny
602-315-2906
jwalksaz@gmail.com

If you want to discuss any of this call me or email me.
If you want to buy/sell a home or you need some Real Estate advice – CALL ME


Real Estate

I created The Johnny Walker Real Estate Group with one thing in mind – ensuring our clients get to the finish line on time and with a smile on their faces. We accomplish that by ensuring that everyone involved is rowing together in that direction.
There is only 1 Realtor / QB – Johnny.

I realized long ago that to do this right I needed to align with great professionals.

Here is the Team:
Johnny Walker – Realtor
Jim Szabo – Lender Green Home Loans
Breanna Kruger – Great American Title
Shelby Mallory – Super Home Warranty
Rich LeGrande – Alliance Home Inspection
Judith Laninga – Transaction Coordinator

Everyone has a specific need. This is not an “off the shelf solution” time in Real Estate. Making a plan is vital right now.

Call me to discuss further. Creating a strategy is not only important but there is NO cost to the consumer – YOU.

My new website is up and working. Came out great. Check it out.

www.johnnywalkerrealtor.com

Johnny
602-315-2906
jwalksaz@gmail.com

Let me be your resource for ANYTHING Real Estate related



Ha Ha’s   –   LOL’s   –   Weekly Funnies.
1.My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL  DONE.

“If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”

2.My mother taught me RELIGION.

“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”

3.My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL

“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”

4.My father taught me LOGIC.

” Because I said so, that’s why .”

5.My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .

“If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”

6.My mother taught me FORESIGHT.

“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”

7.My father taught me IRONY.

“Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”

8.My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.

“Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”

9.My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.

“Just you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”

10.My mother taught me about STAMINA.

“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”

11.My mother taught me about WEATHER.

“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”

12.My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.

“If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!”

13.My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.

“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out…”

14.My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.

“Stop acting like your father!”

15.My mother taught me about ENVY.

“There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”

16.My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION

“Just wait until we get home.”

17.My mother taught me about RECEIVING.

“You are going to get it from your father when you get home!”

18 . My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.

“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.”

19.My mother taught me ESP.

“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”

20.My father taught me HUMOR.

“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

21.My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.

“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

22.My mother taught me GENETICS.

“You’re just like your father.”

23.My mother taught me about my ROOTS.

“Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”

24.My mother taught me WISDOM.

“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.

25.My father taught me about JUSTICE .

“One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!”



Johnny Walker
Realtor®
http://www.johnnywalkerrealtor.com
602-315-2906
jwalksaz@gmail.com

Please don’t keep me a secret – Please share my information with anyone you know that may need my services – Thanks in advance



I am a very proud Veteran of the United States Navy. I support any and all legitimate Veteran organizations. Please let me know if I can help with one you are involved with. I commit a portion of my commissions from EVERY transaction to selected Veteran Organizations. If you are a Vet – Call me for ANY Real Estate needs or questions.

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