I'm not going out on a limb when I say that most buyers and sellers don't know whom their agents represent. They don't understand dual vs. single agency, nor do ... Read More

It costs less than you may think to tear down a house. While it's often sad to witness the demise of a long-standing structure, sometimes a tear down is the only ... Read More

Tapping equity isn't the only reason to refinance; sometimes it can make financial sense to refinance a home mortgage just to get a lower rate. Whether it's smart to refinance solely ... Read More

Looking at homes is the fun part when you're a buyer. Heck, it's fun to look at homes even if you're not a buyer. I love previewing homes and do it ... Read More

Home buyers get so excited after buying a home that they can hardly wait for the home closing. Some buyers think the seller should hand them the keys and let ... Read More

Selling defective homes takes a lot more work and marketing than selling highly desirable homes, but homes with defects sell faster if the price is right. Price isn't the only factor, ... Read More

Even veteran escrow officers can get confused about buyer and seller prorations, especially if they're rushing to complete closing statements. So, if you get confused about prorations, don't feel like ... Read More

Every try thinking about songs that have the word houses or homes in songs? I often give buyers a gift upon closing escrow. When buyers purchased a property on a ... Read More

Before you pursue distressed homes for sale, it's a good idea to consider the types of foreclosures you may encounter and determine which stage in the foreclosure process will work ... Read More

If you haven't finished your home winterizing tasks by Halloween, you could be hosed. Don't ask me why, but in every part of the country that I have lived, Halloween seems ... Read More

For those of you thinking about home buying with pets, one of your first considerations is whether your pet will be welcomed where you plan to buy. Especially if you're ... Read More

Whenever I take a new listing, I always give the sellers several net sheets reflecting estimated profits from home selling. After sellers pick a sales price, the next thing they want ... Read More

As a home seller, do you feel comfortable writing ad copy to advertise your house for sale? Many home sellers freeze when they think about advertising their houses. Sellers wonder: Which print ... Read More

Home owners generally do not see a copy of a beneficiary demand until they are ready to sell their home or refinance an existing mortgage. In fact, if you asked most ... Read More