In each real estate transaction, there are buyer's closing costs, as well as seller's closing costs. But increasingly, buyers are asking sellers to cover their closing costs. Why should sellers pay for buyer's closing costs? The main reason is that this is purely an accounting move. With the way we structure purchase agreements, it is […]

Whoa. I'm a new fan. This place is awsome. I had the Khao Soi (Curried Chaing Mai egg noodle dish with beef, cilantro,pickled mustard greens, and shallots) and the only thing I would improve is more noodles. It was bursting with flavor, and althouh they say it is spicy, it isn't really spicy. Just a […]

This year's winter has taken its toll on the housing market. We are off to a soft start this year. Over the various opens that I've held in the past 6 weeks, I've heard a lot of "we're just starting" and "this is our first day out" and "it's too early in the process for […]

January was a very cold month. Sellers were down, and buyers were also down. As prices rise, there are less underwater homes, and more sellers are coming on the market. But this is taking its time, mostly due to weather. Median sales price is up 12% to $174,000 For the sellers that have a "ready […]