It took the sheer force of nature to make Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz realize there was no place like home. It turns out that owning one’s home still ranks at the top of the list for most Americans, but why do consumers want...
The seemingly changing news of financial news makes it challenging to know what to do as a seller in this market. But if traffic through that attractive 4-bedroom has been less than stellar, don’t get cold feet and yank the property off the market. Instead,...
These days, there are so many ways to keep in touch with clients, colleagues, family, and friends; sometimes it’s hard to keep them straight! Instead of a distant voice in your ear or words in a chat window, there’s a way to be face to...
Because most commercial real estate properties are for investment, the decision by an investor to purchase the commercial property is primarily based upon a financial performance analysis of the asset. A couple months ago, we discussed CAP rates, one of the fundamental components of the...
Short sales often conjure thoughts of lengthy negotiations, tedious paperwork, and a never-ending closing process. Fortunately, mortgage lenders and the United States federal government are working to change this. As such, it is important for real estate professionals to understand how these changes in the...
There’s a lot of talk these days about sustainable and “green” living, and new construction is no exception to this new way of life. Heavy hitters such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and IBM Corporation have recently started making their mark in the...
Over the last year, geographic based applications have been popping up like wild flowers. Yelp is probably one the best known, which started out as a place to review restaurants and locate venues close to your physical location. To date, there are dozens of applications...
The process of buying a home most often entails a great deal of time, research and planning. As such, the last thing a new homeowner needs is the stress and aggravation associated with broken appliances in the home. One step that can assist in avoiding...
Los Angeles Times recently published an article that outlines a mortgage scam currently affecting residents across the United States. According to reports by the United States government, the individuals running the scam are selecting current homeowners to whom they are sending letters. The letter explains...
It’s pretty rare that we receive good news from the Internal Revenue Service, but this is one instance of savings they are sending your way. If you use your personal vehicle for business purposes, you will be able to deduct an additional $0.04 a mile...
