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Do We Need to Change the Real Estate Commission Structure?
Many people think so. There have been many debates, especially lately, about the nature of real estate commissions and whether the structure should be changed. I think we need to take a serious look at...
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Realtors Who Don’t Do Their Job
Like most hardworking Realtors, I look through MLS listings daily, and often I am surprised at what I see Realtors doing. Here are some of the things that really make me wonder whether the seller knows...
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How I Help Home Sellers
A buyer client of mine recently commented, “I know listing agents don’t do much.” Normally the one to speak up, I had to hold my tongue and pondered this one. In doing so, I realized that this comment...
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Want to Get Your Distressed Home Sold? It May Matter Who You Know
You have heard the famous line, “it’s all who you know.” That has proven to be true in many cases – getting a reservation at a swanky new restaurant, upgrading to a better hotel room, getting a great...
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5 Reasons Buying and Selling Real Estate is Difficult Today
Buying and selling anything in this economy can be a bit tricky, and that goes for real estate as well. Many buyers, who think they’ll be able to negotiate a phenomenal deal, are often discouraged when...
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5 Things Real Estate Listing Agents Should NOT Do!
There are times in any business where one must laugh at some of the antics that go on behind the scenes, some of the unprofessional things others in the business do and say. We have all been there, no...
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Don’t Let an Appraisal Ruin Your Sale
There has been a lot of talk lately in the real estate industry about inaccurate appraisals resulting in cancelled home sales. Appraisals have definitely been more challenging, as lenders and their...
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Where is All the “For Sale” Inventory?
There is a strange phenomenon occurring in San Diego this Spring season – there are less homes for sale than anticipated. It is not uncommon for buyers to find themselves in multiple offer situations,...
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Legal Mistakes Home Sellers Make
Infographic printed with permission from the California Association of Realtors
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Be Careful What You List For
Although many local housing markets are experiencing increased sales prices, it is still very important to be careful in listing your home at the right price. I have always adhered to the notion that a...
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Real Estate News REcap
HARP is helping more borrowers to refinance: HARP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program, has recently been restructured, and this has allowed more homeowners to be able to take advantage and refinance...
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2013 Real Estate Market Predictions
There has been a lot of speculation as to what will happen in the real estate market as we head into a new year. Here is my take on real estate market resolutions for 2013: Home prices will rise,...
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Do You Really Know What Your Home is Worth?
If you are thinking of selling, refinancing, or just want to get an idea of what your home is worth, you have many options. Most people these days like to do things themselves, since there is so much...
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Short Sales and HOA Fees: What You Should Know
Someone called me the other day with a question about short sales and HOA fees. She wanted to know whether a homeowner should continue to pay HOA fees if they are involved in short selling their home,...
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Spring Real Estate Selling Season is Well Under Way!
It feels great to be blogging again, and I am sorry I have not posted for over a week! I do have an excuse: the spring home sale season is well underway! I can’t remember being this busy in a long time...
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Selecting a Real Estate Agent: Quantity vs. Quality
Deciding whether to purchase or sell a home is possibly one of the most important and expensive financial/emotional decisions you will make during your lifetime. It is one that has not only financial...
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Will Home Prices Continue to Rise?
One of the biggest questions in real estate right now is whether the market will continue to see rising prices. Many areas, including San Diego county, have seen price spikes over the last 6 months or...
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