How to Prepare for a Move
Moving can be exciting, but it tends to come with a few drawbacks (like getting all your earthly possessions from one location to another). So,…
Tag: Real estate
Would You Like Free Money? Consider a Reverse Mortgage
Would you like to receive a check from the bank to supplement your income after you turn 55 years old? If you own your own…
COSTCO: Blessing or a Curse?
COSTCO is coming! Before I get going, I want to disclose that Realty World Selzer Realty is the listing agent for the property COSTCO will…
How are 1031 Exchanges like musical chairs?
If you’re interested in investing, 1031 Exchanges are a wonderful, legal way to defer tax liability almost indefinitely. Sound good? Read on.As always, when I…
Interest Rates and the New Dodd-Frank and Federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Regulations
Most people in real estate don’t expect interest rates to stay down much longer. As unemployment drops and the economic recovery gains momentum and therefore…
Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence is a funny thing. As adults, we understand that wanting something doesn’t necessarily make it so (for example, no matter how much we…
Pets: We Can’t Live Without Them, But Our Buyers Can
Most of us wouldn’t trade our pets for anything, but when it comes to selling your home, why limit your audience to pet lovers? I…
You Can’t Disclose Too Much. Really.
When you sell a house, you are legally obligated to disclose anything that would negatively affect the value of the property or a buyer’s interest…
Why Invest in Real Estate?
If you are in the fortunate position of having a little money to invest, or if you are just curious about investing, here’s a bit…
How to Hire Contractors, Inspectors, and Others – Part II
I’ve talked about how to hire a realtor and a lender, but they probably won’t be the only professionals you need during your real estate…