I can not lie. I copied the entire content from a continuing education program I was taking the other day. I know what radon is, however, this excerpt seems to do a better job at explaining than I ever can. —— Radon gas decays, giving off radioactive particles. Radon gas enters buildings through cracks in [...]
Every parent truly believes they have a genius (kid) in the lot. And guess what? I’m no exception. I have 3 of them in fact. All genius in their own special way. But this post is specifically about my 4 year old son. Sometimes I see or notice things in him that leave me [...]
I read this article last about how Panera Bread is piloting a “pay what you want store” in St. Louis and it got me thinking. Since there’s no established fee or percent for what a real estate agent can and can’t charge for his or her services, would this type of model work in the [...]
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article titled “What does it mean when a home seller drops their price?” in which I discussed 2 possible reasons why a seller may reduce the price of a home. One reason being the need to sell their home, obviously. However, I discussed a second reason why [...]
Perhaps I’m over-simplifying the home-buying process. Perhaps it’s because I’ve purchased homes before or perhaps it’s because I’m in the business and I’m accustomed to the process. Or perhaps the reason is that I don’t perceive buying a home as an end-to-all-decision. I’m not an emotional person. I remember buying a home once site-unseen. I [...]
$8,000 Tax Credit The following questions and answers provide basic information about the tax credit for new homeowners. If you have more specific questions, we strongly encourage you to consult a qualified tax advisor or legal professional about your unique situation. The following questions and answers provide basic information about the tax credit. If you [...]
I have this conversation at least once a week with a client or potential client. A drop in the price of the home can mean a number of things. If you’re super analytical, like me, you’ll undoubtedly try to dissect the situation every which way possible as to why the seller lowered the price; desperate [...]
