Should Friends Buy a House Together? A reader recently reached out with a unique situation. They and their childhood best friend are considering moving to North Carolina and buying a home together. The idea is to purchase something they could…
Why Real Estate Contracts Matter: A Lesson in Buyer and Seller Trust I recently came across a conversation where someone asked, “Why do I need to sign a contract to buy a house?” Their idea was simple. They wanted to…
Think Twice Before You List: Why the Right Real Estate Agent Matters A reader recently reached out to share their frustrating experience selling their home, and I believe it’s a scenario worth unpacking because it highlights important lessons for anyone…
Why Americans Are Staying Put and What It Means for the Housing Market In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Why Fewer Americans Are Moving for Jobs and Homes, the authors highlight a striking trend. Americans are relocating at historically…
Recognizing a Problem with Your Buyer’s Agent Recently, a reader contacted me after they had already begun working with a buyer’s agent. They had been following my blog and had taken my advice to interview two or three agents before…
When Your Real Estate Agent Ghosts You: What to Do Next Selling your home is one of the largest financial transactions you will make in your lifetime. For most sellers, it is also one of the most emotionally charged experiences.…
The Appraisal Factor: How It Can Make or Break Your Home Sale When selling a home, many sellers focus heavily on staging, marketing, and negotiations with buyers. But one critical part of the process that often gets overlooked is the…
When Repairs Lead to Unexpected Issues During a Home Sale One of my readers reached out recently with a question about a tricky situation with their home sale repairs. They had accepted an offer on their home and were moving…
Understanding Seller Concessions and How They Can Help You Sell Your Home When selling a home, you want to make your property as attractive as possible to potential buyers. One option is to offer seller concessions. These can be a…
Are Real Estate Agents Really Useless? The Truth Behind the Reputation A friend recently mentioned a post he saw online claiming that real estate agents are useless. The discussion around it was intense, with some people even suggesting that artificial…
