When Loyalty and Real Estate Collide A Reddit post recently captured the emotional tug-of-war many buyers face. The poster was working with an experienced real estate agent they were connected to through a friend. That friend has now become a…
The Real Reason Your Condo Might Be Sitting on the Market A recent message came in from someone selling their condo in a highly sought-after neighborhood near Columbus. The home is a spacious two-bedroom with updated appliances, a new roof,…
Cautious Optimism in the Market In recent weeks, the housing market has seen a modest uptick in home sales. While this increase is welcome news for sellers, the pace of growth continues to be limited by buyer hesitation. Much of…
What Does Location, Location, Location Really Mean? Someone recently emailed me and asked what it actually means when real estate agents say location, location, location. After all, every property has a location, right? But this popular real estate phrase is…
Should You Sell or Keep Your First Duplex? Someone emailed me recently with a great question about their duplex: I bought a duplex five years ago with 3% down. One unit is rented and the other has been my primary…
That Offer Came Out of Nowhere… Or Did It? If you’ve ever made an offer on a home that’s been sitting for a while, you may have heard this phrase: “We just got another offer.” And you probably thought —…
What Is a Deed? A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from one party to another. It includes details about the property, the buyer and seller, and the type of ownership being transferred. Understanding the…
Selling Your Home? Talk to More Than One Agent Selling your home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. And the person you hire to help you do that should not be selected by default.…
Contingent on the Sale of Another Home? Proceed with Caution A reader recently asked me about making or accepting an offer that is contingent upon the buyer selling their current home. This is a situation surfaced one to two times…
What Happens to Your Earnest Money Every year I receive multiple questions from homebuyers who are confused or even panicked about what happens to their earnest money deposit. They usual questions is do you really get your earnest money back.…
