Some agents, whether novice or veteran, can find themselves inadvertently turning into white knight real estate agents. These types of agents are not out to save the world. They want to ... Read More

Although agents regularly give their clients gifts at closing, it's also popular to give Realtors closing gifts. Many readers have written to me asking for gift suggestions. They don't want to ... Read More

It's not unusual for home owners to toy with the idea of home downsizing, because a smaller mortgage payment holds a lot of appeal, but that's not the only ... Read More

You've probably noticed those string of initials after an agent's name representing real estate designations. What are they? What do they mean? A real estate designation signifies that an agent ... Read More

Buying a short sale is complicated enough, but it's even more tough when you're trying to buy a short sale FSBO. A FSBO is an acronym for "For Sale by Owner," ... Read More

Unless you're Martha Stewart, you've got to do a lot of planning and work to get ready for an open house. You can't just pluck a date off the calendar and ... Read More

Buying homes with outdoor kitchens is popular in warm climates, but many home buyers in snow country want outdoor kitchens, too, even though they might use it only a few ... Read More

There is more to real estate market timing than adhering to the principle of buy low and sell high, but many buyers and sellers seem confused. I've always wondered why ... Read More

Many Mendocino homes date from the mid-19th century, making them rich with history and character, just like the rugged shores of this California village on the sea. For those of you ... Read More

Very few home buyers want to hear their agent say, "Hey, you could lose your home." But more agents should explain how this could happen on the front end, ... Read More

If you're a home seller searching for home marketing tips, you've come to the right place. Home marketing is a complex process that varies depending on market conditions, but some facets ... Read More

Many first-time home buyers are nervous and little uncertain about whether they are doing the right thing. So, if you get knots in your stomach at the thought of buying your ... Read More

When it comes to home pricing, most home owners don't really have a good handle on how much their home is worth. Some sellers believe their home is worth less than ... Read More