Even after 30-plus years in the business, I am surprised when someone asks me the above question. But then I have to remind myself that there is no reason for a layperson to know t... Read More
As with many professions, real estate has many of its own terms. Sometimes I have to remind myself that the general public might not understand what I’m talking about. My hus... Read More
Pricing a home is tricky in any market, but more-so in a market like we have right now. In today’s market, if the home is priced well, it will sell quickly. The good news for... Read More
T hroughout my career, I have seen many all-cash offers. In the past, buyers believed they should get a discount with an all-cash offer. However, I have had to explain that in the ... Read More
I get this question from time to time: “Why do we need a real estate agent?” The answer, put simply, is that transactions and compliance with regulations are becoming more and... Read More
Whatever holidays you celebrate, I think we all look forward to being in our home with friends, family, and loved ones. Throughout history, there have been countless songs, poems, ... Read More
Throughout my years as a Realtor, and with even greater frequency lately, I’ve been asked the question, “What is the square footage?” I understand why you would w... Read More
Talk about sticker shock. Have you watched as someone from middle America sees San Francisco home prices for the first time? They about pass out. The people who already live here, ... Read More
If you’re like most people, when purchasing a home you think about your monthly payments rather than a certain mortgage amount. You arrive at a payment amount that you can af... Read More
This is a question I’ve gotten over and over again throughout my years in the business. It usually comes when the market is rising, like it currently is. Conversely, when it ... Read More
I’m sure you have noticed lots of media coverage and party conversations about how crazy busy the current real estate market has become. True — it is like someone turned on... Read More
City living has so many pluses, not the least of which is fun neighborhood shopping, theatre, ballet, music, abundant restaurants, and much more. Most people want to live in a R... Read More
All indicators point to healthy real estate sales in 2013. Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist, said the median sales price for homes across the country ... Read More
Selling a rental property is very different from selling a home in which you live. What should you be aware of when buying or selling a rental property? I have represented buyers a... Read More
Those of us who have been in real estate sales for a while remember a time before the Internet. We would wait with anticipation for the weekly delivery of the Multiple Listing Serv... Read More