Attention to detail
If an agent is not going to spend the time necessary to proof public documents ... (more…)
How concrete shortages affect our market
With the advent of the massive construction in China in preparation for the Olympics, concrete is more and more of a valuable and scarce commodity. Think about this the next time you wonder why housing prices are so high....- ""Cement is like gasoline: Everyone needs…
Bubble talk
The true test of today's premiums in these markets will be the economic environment, especially incomes and interest rates, in the years ahead."..."I'm a bubble believer," says Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C. He notes that rents…
Motivation
Smart buyers, whether purchasing a house, condo, or investment property, should always ask why is the seller selling? If it's the seller's home, the reason might be to earn a big tax-free profit (up to $250,000 for a qualified principal residence seller, or up to…