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…
Mortgage Rates Are at an 11 Month Low. Will That Save the Housing Market Mortgage rates have just dipped to their lowest point in almost a year, and many are wondering if this shift will breathe life back into the…
Buying a Home Because of FOMO Can Lead to Regret A reader wrote to me recently asking about the dangers of rushing into homeownership. It reminded me of a recent Wall Street Journal article that tells the story of Gio…
Should You Expect a Closing Gift From Your Real Estate Agent One of my readers recently emailed me with a question about a closing gift. They had just closed on a home and were surprised that their real estate agent…
What Is the MLS and Why It Still Matters The real estate world has changed dramatically over the past decade. You can scroll through listings online, take 3D tours, and even submit offers from your phone. But behind all the…
How to Verify a School District Before Buying a Home I recently received a message from a reader who asked a very important question. They were under contract on a home and wanted to confirm that the property was actually…
Choosing the Right Buyer’s Agent: What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know Searching for your first home can be both exciting and overwhelming. A friend of mine recently reached out from Northern California asking what to do after visiting a few…
When Breaking a Contract Feels Personal A recent Reddit post tells the story of a buyer who was under contract to purchase a home but faced a sudden financial setback. Days before closing, they realized they could no longer follow…
The Hidden Risks of Using AI to Draft Real Estate Contracts One of my readers recently emailed me a sales contract they generated using AI (artificial intelligence). The contract was meant to outline the terms for buying a home from…
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…
