The cost of doing real estate just got a whole lot more expensive. You know there’s an old joke: What’s the difference between and California real estate license and a California driver’s license? Not everyone… Read More
Most sellers begin the process of selling their home with a few common misconceptions. The usual ones revolve around condition and price; “someone will pay my asking price because they’ll fall in love with the… Read More
It’s a funny thing this economy of ours; this system of capitalism where the free market drives the movement, prices and value of goods and services. With real estate, too many homes means prices drop;… Read More
One of the best aspects of being a real estate broker, is that I get to go into a lot of homes. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, depending on the specific area, as an agent,… Read More
When I am asked to meet with a potential seller to discuss listing their home for sale, the first thing I need to understand is their motivation. Why are they selling? Could it be there… Read More
Twice a day the father of two middle schoolers, checks his favorite MLS site to see if anything new has come on the market. He’s looking for the perfect place to call their next home. … Read More
The latest Case-Shiller Home Indices came out yesterday and there were few surprises. Price appreciation declined in almost every market, a fact that suggests that home values are stabilizing. This should come as no surprise since… Read More
You’ve been on the market for many months and your home hasn’t sold. Maybe you got some traffic in the beginning but what was a trickle, has now turned into a tortuous drip. You’re getting… Read More
Every once in a while when I am on a listing presentation, I get asked to explain why a seller shouldn’t just sell their home on their own? Put another way, why they should have… Read More
The explosive remarks attributed to Donald Sterling Saturday serve to remind us that discrimination and the racist caricature that has plagued our nation, still exists. It’s important that we acknowledge this and recognize that just… Read More
