Energy Efficiency Can Help A Home Sell If you are getting ready to list, here is a smart way to stand out. Put your home’s energy story front and center. A new article from REALTOR Magazine lays out why more…
When A Buyer Tours Your Home Without An Agent A reader sent me a note that made my blood boil. Their listing agent promised to be present at every showing because the home has a complicated layout with a huge…
The Last Minute Surprise One of my readers reached out with a situation that rattled their nerves a few days before closing. Their insurance agent called to say the homeowners premium would be higher than expected because an insurance claim…
How Much Notice Should You Require For Showings A reader reached out with a common question. Their real estate agent asked how much notice they need before a showing. They live in the home and will stay put until it…
What Makes An Investment Make Sense People still ask me about investing in real estate by buying an investment property. My answer is yes if it makes sense for your situation. That means you look past the excitement and run…
Every Market Is Different. Here Is How To Read Your Local Reality I read a post this week that hit me in the gut. A first time buyer in the Northeast wrote that after 3 rejected offers they are stepping…
How A Government Shutdown Could Affect Real Estate And Your Closing A potential government shutdown makes headlines fast and it can ripple into housing. Most purchases still close, but some parts of the process slow down or require a workaround.…
Home Sales Slowed in August If you saw the headlines about home sales in August and felt a little uneasy, take a breath. The Wall Street Journal reported that existing home sales slipped slightly in August as high prices kept…
Choosing The Right Condo End Unit Or Middle Unit Over the years of my career as a real estate agent I was asked the same condo question again and again. Is an end unit better than a middle unit, and…
When A Seller Counters Way Over Asking A reader sent me a story that is frustrating but not rare. A home was listed at $650,000. The buyer made a full price offer on day one. By the end of the…
