Would You Buy Real Estate Sight Unseen?
Friday, March 29
Many purchase real estate "sight unseen" and have great success, while others end up with a blind date that proves financially disastrous. So how do you do it well? Personally, I believe that a contingency is wise to have in your offer. For sight unseen properties, definitely the inspection conti...
Flowers Are Blooming,,,Real Estate Is Booming!
Friday, March 15
Spring is near, flowers are blooming and the real estate market is booming. Your goals are budding, but could be blossoming if you act quickly and with a plan. Don't wait too long to invest in real estate as properties are being rapidly picked like flowers in a field. I've even seen properties go...
Is It a Deal or No Deal?
Friday, January 11
The offer, and the inspection/due diligence associated with a deal, are probably the most negotiated parts of a real estate transaction for both residential and investment property buyers. So with regards to the offer, how do you determine what to bid? As an investor, will the bid allow you to ma...
Let Me Talk You Out Of It
Friday, December 07
How would you feel if someone talked you out of a real estate transaction? Would you feel annoyed or relieved? I sometimes find myself in a position to advise people not to buy and it's not easy to do, but I feel obligated in some cases. Seems a little self-destructive, right? Well not really. I...
A Thankful Realtor...
Friday, November 16
Not just on Thanksgiving, but every day I am thankful for being a Realtor. You see, for many years I worked for someone else, often underappreciated and certainly not in control of my destiny. Now I'm more career happy. Being a Realtor, though, doesn't mean that it's always a world of make your o...
Real Estate Doesn't Hibernate!!
Friday, November 09
Here in the northern part of the US, specifically Pittsburgh PA, we're about halfway through Fall heading towards the frigid months of Winter. Many feel that's when the real estate market slows down for it's long winter nap. Not so fast! The real estate market doesn't and shouldn't hibernate in t...