Backing out of a real estate deal I recently received a message from a reader that brought up a lot of thoughtful questions. The buyer was in the middle of a condo purchase. They had not received key documents from…
The housing market took a surprising turn this June as home prices climbed to record highs while home sales fell to a 9 month low. The spring season, typically the most active time for buyers and sellers, did not deliver…
When Negotiation Crosses the Line: A Seller’s Story Worth Remembering One of my readers recently reached out to share their home-selling experience and the buyers bad behavior. Their story is a powerful reminder that real estate is about more than…
Common First Time Buyer Mistakes Buying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones in life, but it can also be incredibly stressful especially when you’re a first time buyer. Over the years, I have worked with so…
Getting Cold Feet After Making an Offer on a Home? In recent weeks, I have received a wave of messages from buyers who are under contract to purchase a home and are suddenly experiencing cold feet. These are not casual…
They Said “Marry The House, Date The Rate” When interest rates started rising in 2022 and kept climbing through 2023, a common phrase began circulating in real estate and lending circles: “Marry the house, date the rate.” The message? Go…
Buying a Home? Stop Obsessing Over Price Per Square Foot Many buyers believe they can evaluate a price of a home based solely on its price per square foot. For example, if a 2,000 square foot home sells for $150…
What I’d Do If I Owned a Home in Cape Coral Right Now Cape Coral, Florida, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. According to the Wall Street Journal, this once-booming waterfront city is now the worst housing market…
Why Open Houses Rarely Sell Homes Over the past several months, as the housing market continues to shift, I have seen more and more discussions from frustrated home sellers online. Whether on Reddit or real estate message boards, many of…
House or Condo? How to Choose the Right Home for Your Lifestyle One of the most common questions I get from potential buyers is whether they should purchase a house or condo. It is a great question, and the answer…
