about 1 month ago - No comments
I had a thought today and said to myself I should have a blog and write about that. I guess it has been a while since I “blogged”. I was asked to value a rental property from the hip. I made some assumptions and with the aid of my spreadsheet I gave a pretty tight
about 1 year ago - No comments
Maybe this only happens to me, but every once in a while people will get down on the title company, calling them vultures of the real estate industry with their nickel and dime fees, added costs and perceived bureaucracy. I had never called them all those names but they do sell title “Insurance”, which as
about 1 year ago - No comments
A recent email with a pretty common dilemma. Ben- I was given your name from a friend, Bridget N.. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me? We are putting our house on the market in 1-2 years. This summer we are going to update our bathroom. Our biggest question right now
about 2 years ago - No comments
So I get around a bit, not so much it is a bad thing but I have been in a few houses. When you visit a home unknown to you, you have certain expectations. You walk into a dark room and look to the left and right inside the door for a switch, no switch
about 2 years ago - No comments
From an early age we learn lessons about our behavior and it’s consequences. Losing allowance for the household treasure you lost or broke, losing your car insurance because you drive like a teenage idiot boy are decisions that cost you money and teach you lessons. Why then is it so hard for people to understand
about 2 years ago - No comments
I pulled this from one of the local FSBO websites in Madison. I thought I might do some point, counterpoint. Do I need an agent? No! If you’re buying a FSBO or a Flat fee property they diminish the sellers ability to bargain. Yes, working a commission into your offer could eat up some of
about 2 years ago - No comments
The new Real Estate year started yesterday, the 4th of January, 2010. The first business day of the year was a cold one, the low temperature was the same as the date, 4. By the days end I would see as many as 20 new listings in the area surrounding my home. These few square
about 2 years ago - No comments
Coming to real estate from advertising has several advantages. I learned invaluable marketing skills, how to cut through the clutter, negotiating, the sales process front to back and top to bottom. These are all things I can now use to help my clients achieve their goals. I also get top be on the radio once