Knowing When to Walk Away…
Hysteria is not a business plan. Not in real estate or in any sector. Yet it is the primary tool of those hoping to wow an Instagram/Facebook/TikTok audience. Among those, some potentially well-meaning influencers who say you should Walk Away, Run Away, Back Away or Retreat whenever there’s a bump in the road in your […]
No, You Can’t Do That During a Walk-Through
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen advisors erroneously tell buyers they can demand things in their final walk-through, but it is the most blatant. In a trending social media video, would-be buyers are told to put a capful of blue dye into the toilet tank during their final walk-through of the home to see […]
The Vanishing Oregon Dream
Oregonians overwhelmingly favor properties with at least some land but land-use policies are making it impossible for most…
The Fear Factor: Is It Trapping You in the House You Hate?
…Settling for a house your family outgrew years ago? Waiting for the perfect house, and perfect timing? What happens if you give in to fear?
The Unexpected Cost of Banning Rentals in Your Neighborhood
No one wants to own a house in the midst of a sea of rentals, but banning rentals altogether may end badly…
Buyer’s Agents: Who Needs ‘Em? We Got Zillow!
A recent lawsuit against real estate brokerages questioned the value of buyer’s agents, stating that there is little need for these agents since buyers now can find their own houses on Zillow. The claim betrayed a lack of understanding of real estate but particularly a knowledge of what buyer’s agents actually do. If the job […]