Then and Now
As you might suspect, coming up with material for these columns every week can be challenging. This week, as I reviewed industry newsletters, emails from…
Category: Real Estate
Some Surprising Things Covered by Homeowners Insurance
Whether you own your own home or live in a rental, homeowners insurance is a worthwhile investment. It covers everything from losses and damages to…
Plan to Retire Someday? Choose the Real Estate
Choosing the right house for your retirement years depends on several factors. Many people downsize to a smaller home, either because their economic situation demands…
Title Insurance is a Worthy Investment – Part II
Last week, I shared some information about why title insurance is so valuable. This week, I’ll share a few more compelling reasons to get the…
Are We in a Housing Bubble?
Recently, several people have asked me whether I think housing prices are inflated and likely to lead to a market correction. It’s an understandable question,…
Be Careful with an Escalation Clause
Have you ever wanted to own the property next to yours? Maybe it would allow you to protect a beautiful view. Maybe it would allow…
The New Rules of Selling and Buying a Home
Right now, people who want to sell their current home and buy a different one find themselves in a bit of a quandary. The market…
Buy Now
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, now is the time, especially if Congress passes the First-Time Homebuyer Act, which would allow low- and…
Title Insurance is a Worthy Investment – Part I
When Realtors explain the importance of title insurance to prospective homebuyers, many homebuyers understandably assume that title insurance is like other insurance—a policy for which…
Why Do Loans Cost So Much?
Recently, a fellow called me looking for a small, private-money loan of $14,000 to fund some home renovations. He had a credit score of 840,…