Getting Fleeced For $37,000 & Being Convinced You Got A Great Deal
Tuesday, January 12
I recently missed out on an $800,000 transaction on the agent side of my business. This potential client was enticed by his bank with an offer to pay all of his closing costs if they used them as the lender, their preferred agent and title company. I casually mentioned to this potential client t...
DC Metro Area Prices Strengthen in November
Monday, December 14
Following a couple of months of slowing activity, the real estate market experienced a mini-boom in November. Here is a closer look at what’s happening throughout the region:Summary: The entire region has enjoyed increased volume and prices since last year. In fact, despite more inventory than la...
My Big City Is Too Expensive To Invest In!
Thursday, December 03
“I live in ______________, it is too expensive to invest here….where should I invest out of state?.”I read similar statements to this one almost daily on the Bigger Pockets forum. We are all blinded by what is right in front of us. I live in the Washington, DC metro area, and originally from Bo...
Washington DC Metro Area October Housing Stats
Monday, November 30
The real estate market continues to show signs of strength as prices and volume have generally increased since this time last year. It will be interesting to see what the Fed decides to do with interest rates following their Dec 16th meeting as the vast majority analysts predict a rate increase f...