They say… a lot! And some of it’s true. But discerning what’s true from what’s not requires some effort, or at the very least, some healthy skepticism. In my business, miscalculations come at a cost to our valued clients, so I don’t mind spending the extra time it takes to clearly understand what the market… [Read More]
The Endangered American Dream
A few reasonable exceptions aside, most young adults aspire to own their own home one day. I could expound on the reasons why, like security, freedom, pride, and community roots, but the person who needs to read this likely already knows those things. What I’m actually writing about is just how tenuous that dream of… [Read More]
Next Year Change of Address
To quote Heraclitus, “The only constant in life is change.” Some kids, especially from military families, have lived in many homes before they become adults. Some, just one the whole time. I went to seven different schools in 12 years, if that tells you anything. And I had a schoolmate who lived at the same… [Read More]
Wonky
Until a few weeks ago, I could brag that I have not had a listing expire in over five years, but things are changing. For a good part of the summer, in monthly mastermind style discussions with a group of elite foothills agents, the conversation has consistently been about how “wonky,” in the description… [Read More]
See it. Touch it. Smell it.
When I started in real estate, we showed homes on the back of a dinosaur. Just kidding! I’m not that old. But in over three decades of selling homes, I can tell you a lot has changed. Renovation companies and hardware brands (like Ryker) that I’ve never heard of, are sweeping over real estate. And… [Read More]
It’s Hard Being Green
…or so I’ve heard. You know what else it’s not easy being? A successful real estate broker. Pardon the pseudo bait and switch topic, but would you read this if it was called “It’s Hard to Be a Realtor?” I wouldn’t. Too whiney. Waa waa! Right? But stay with me. There’s a solid message here… [Read More]