I know this opinion will probably make some real estate agents roll their eyes, but I hate lock boxes. For … More
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Never Let a Real Estate Agent Tell You to Waive a Home Inspection
I’ve been buying, selling, renovating, managing, and investing in real estate for over forty years. I’ve seen every trick, every … More
Tuesday Agent Open Houses — Why the Industry Needs Them Back (My Opinion)
In my opinion, one of the biggest mistakes the real estate industry ever made was getting rid of Tuesday agent … More
The Four Costs That Quietly Drain More Money Than Anything Else
Most people spend their lives worrying about the wrong expenses. They stress over the price of groceries, the cost of … More
How and when to negotiate down.
There’s a misconception in the antique world that every sale has to be negotiated down—from the buyer’s side—as if getting … More
The Business Idea I Wish Existed When I Bought My First House
StraightTalk Property Review Services I’ve always thought there was a business hiding in plain sight for first-time and young homebuyers, … More
The S&P 500 always beats real estate. Really? Think again
My stockbroker said it with absolute confidence, the kind that tells you the conversation is already over. “The S&P 500 … More
A Real Estate Sales Agent
“Selling real estate without knowing construction is like selling a car without ever having driven one.” Before I start, I … More
Rethinking the Frustrations of Buying and Selling Homes
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. Yet, for many, it … More