How Does Inflation Affect My Ability to Buy a House?
This is one of my favorite quotes from my all-time favorite president:“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber, and…
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Proceeds Versus Profit
Last week, I shared information about how to avoid nasty surprises from Uncle Sam when you sell your house, specifically regarding capital gains tax. Since…
Why Do Real Estate Contracts Fall Apart?
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, once you’ve signed on the dotted line, you’ve agreed to the terms of a contract. So, why do…
Here’s Why Your House Isn’t Selling
There are really only two factors that influence the speed with which your house sells: price and exposure. If your house isn’t selling, one of…
How to Avoid Getting Dropped as a Real Estate Client
In my office, we have a list of individuals and organizations we won’t do business with—most are vendors, others are past clients who behaved so…
Selling in Winter
Although most folks think spring is the best time to sell a house, there are some distinct advantages to selling in winter—the biggest of which…
Beware the Tax Consequences of Selling Your House
If you own a home, it’s probably your most valuable financial asset, so if you decide to sell, you’ll want to walk away with as…
The “R” Word
As someone who makes a living based on what’s happening in the housing market, I tend to pay a lot of attention when I hear…
Road Maintenance Agreements
If it were up to me, all homeowners would be responsible for maintaining the section of road directly in front of their property out to…
Foreclosures – A Last Resort for All Parties: Part III
Last week I reviewed non-judicial foreclosures, but since this is a complicated subject, there’s more to be said.To bring you up to speed, here’s what…