ROCKY POINT REAL ESTATE FROM THE GRAPEVINE...

Since we're not bound to any particular sect of the real estate world anymore, we thought we'd dish to you some grapevine whispers:

• Wayne Corcoran left (got fired?) from Realty Execs
• Riviera Real and TCG got together and had an amicable meeting with all the clients who purchased a condo at the project - all owners we've talked to so far told us they're happy with the results!
• Penasco Bay, aka Marriot resort is slowing up their plans to move forward. Why? We hear they're waiting for funding.
• Speaking of funding, La Perla is supposed to be waiting for funding as well.

Awesome that we're hearing good things about stalled projects! The market will pick up again, we're just still waiting for it. If enough people speak positively about these matters, then maybe Rocky Point will see a rise in sales again!

**DISCLAIMER** We do not deem any of the above information to be true or false. It is merely a report of things we have heard and have no connection or opinion preference to matter.

CALIFORNIA AND GAY MARRIAGE

SAN FRANCISCO - California counties can issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples beginning June 17, the state said in a directive issued Wednesday...

Click here to read the rest of this article. It's great that Cali jumped on board to allow same-sex marriage. It IS 2008, after all! Progress is essential, we just hope that tolerance will go along with these changes.

ROCKY POINT BLOGGER DOWN!

(sniff sniff) Hey everyone,

We caught a nasty flu bug of some sort, and it knocked us down! :( Beware if you wake up with a sore throat and don't do anything about it - NO, it will not go away. Day #2 isn't pretty...we're out of commission today (cough cough) and laying (more like writhing and being uncomfortable) in bed.

Being sick is about the most unglamourous thing in the world. We'll be back to normal very soon, though!

ROCKY POINT WEATHER

What a perfect day to go boating! It's shaping up to be a gorgeous weekend - the first Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers weekend, that is!

Click here for the latest and greatest Rocky Point weather report!

GOOD MORNING ROCKY POINT!

Dick Cheney and George W. Bush are having breakfastat the White House.The attractive waitress asks Cheney what he wouldlike and he replies, 'I'd like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit.''

"And what can I get for you, Mr. President?"

George W looks up from his menu and replies with his trademark wink and slight grin, 'How about a quickie this morning?''

"Why, Mr. President!" the waitress exclaims, "how rude! You're starting to act like President Clinton," and the waitress storms away.

Cheney leans over to Bush and whispers.......... 'It's pronounced quiche.

LET'S NOT HAVE TOO MUCH FUN...

Surviving the Slump
by Ralph Roberts

Realtors across the country are hurting. Housing markets are in a downward spiral. Homeowners are flocking to FSBO websites to list their own homes. Internet lead generation services are heating up the competition. And many agents are offering cut-rate commissions to survive the cutthroat market...

Realtors have to remember, however, what most retailers already know -- competing on price alone is for suckers. Start offering sellers lower commissions and you are setting yourself up for a world of hurt, both in the short-term and well into the future. Once you establish a reputation as the "cheapest agent on the block," turning that around later can be nearly impossible.

Instead of competing by offering lower commissions, find something else to compete on -- quality service, experience, and know-how. Adjust your marketing materials to highlight current market conditions and your unique ability to sell homes in a down market...

...for the complete article, email us: mynparty@yahoo.com.mx!

ROCKY POINT REAL ESTATE

You might want to check out this seminar if you are thinking of buying real estate in Mexico!

CRUISE SHIPS ARE COMING! CRUISE SHIPS ARE COMING!

We just got an email fro Grant McKenzie of Re/Max Legacy: (english is in bold)


Guaymas was placed officially on the map of the world cruise
El Reportero/ Redacción The Reporter / Editor Miami, Florida, 12 de Marzo de 2008 Miami, Florida, March 12, 2008


Guaymas se colocó oficialmente en el mapa de cruceros del mundo al presentarse como nuevo destino en el “Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention” que se realiza en Miami , Florida.

Guaymas was placed officially on the map of the world cruise to stand as a new destination at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention "which takes place in Miami, Florida.

La comitiva de Sonora que asiste al evento se integra por el Coordinador de la Comisión de Fomento al Turismo, Epifanio Salido Pavlovich y Jesús Enrique Fontes Director de Planeación de la mismo, José Luis Castro, Director de la Administración Portuaria Integral de Guaymas, Walter de Cima Pérez, Director de Desarrollo Económico y Turístico de Guaymas, además de autoridades de la Secretaría de Turismo Federal representados por la Subsecretaria de Operación Turística, Carolina Cárdenas Sousa y el Director General de Puertos del País, César Patricio Reyes.

The entourage of Sonora attending the event consists of the Coordinator of the Commission for the Promotion Tourism, Epifanio Salido Pavlovich and Jesus Enrique Fontes Director of the Planning, Jose Luis Castro, Director of the Integral Port Administration Guaymas, Walter de Cima Perez, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Guaymas, as well as authorities of the Federal Ministry of Tourism represented by the Assistant Secretary of Operation Tourist, Carolina Cardenas Sousa and the Director General of Ports Country, Cesar Patricio Reyes.

Como parte de la propuesta del Estado de Sonora el Coordinador de la Comisión de Fomento al Turismo, Epifanio Salido Pavlovich presentó el proyecto de ruta Mar de Cortés, en la que se incluye la creación de una terminal de origen- destino en Puerto Peñasco.

As part of the proposal of the State of Sonora Coordinator of the Commission for the Promotion Tourism, Epifanio Salido Pavlovich introduced draft route Sea of Cortez, which includes the creation of an origin-destination terminal in Puerto Peñasco.

“En breve tendremos la visita de la delegación de Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association por Puerto Peñasco para revisar el proyecto de Home Port y en Guaymas para ver los avances de obra de infraestructura que se están llevando a cabo en este momento, así como los tours que serán definidos por la naviera y la capacitación para los prestadores de servicios de la localidad”, explicó.

"Soon we will have the visit of the delegation and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association for Puerto Peñasco to revise the draft Home Port and Guaymas to see the progress of infrastructure that are taking place at this time, as well as tours to be defined by the shipping and training for health care providers in the locality, "he explained.

Informó que “en un plazo no mayor de dos meses Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association realizará la inclusión de Guaymas como integrante de la agrupación lo que permitirá que inicien con los beneficios entre los que se cuenta la impartición de cursos de excelencia en el servicio que se llevarán a cabo en junio por los ejecutivos de la FCCA.

He reported that "in a period not exceeding two months and Florida Caribbean Cruise Association conducted the inclusion of Guaymas as a member of the group which will start with the benefits which included teaching courses on service excellence that carried out in June by the executives of the FCCA.

En el marco de la “Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention”, la comitiva sonorense, se reunió con Directivos de las empresas navieras Holland America y Carnival Cruise Lines, entre los que destacan S imon Dowes, Director de Itinerarios de Holland America; Matthew Sams, Vicepresidente de Holland America Linesy y Gaetano Gigliotti, responsable de la Operación Portuaria de Carnaval Cruise Lines.

Under the "Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention," the Sonoran entourage, met with executives of shipping companies Holland America and Carnival Cruise Lines, including S imon Dowes, Director of Holland America itineraries, Matthew Sams, Vice President Holland America and Linesy Gaetano Gigliotti, commander of Port Carnival Cruise Lines.

**This is HUGE news**