Predatory home buyers may appear under any market conditions and prey on sellers of any type of property. Their objective is to coerce sellers into accepting unfavorable contract terms or agree to changes in already agreed-to purchase agreements to achieve a better deal for themselves. Predatory home buyers and their tactics are not always easy to spot up […]
Dual Agency Pro’s, Con’s and Cautions
Few topics spark hotter debate among real estate agents than dual agency. Some are passionately in favor of the practice, some are vehemently opposed. A few states have banned or tightly regulated dual agency and more states are currently considering similar legislation. Since the decision to enter into a dual agency situation is made strictly by […]
Buying Land For Your New Home
Buying land on which to build a new custom home is becoming an attractive option for home buyers who can’t find existing homes they like. Depending on the location and local construction costs, it could be both a better way to acquire a home that fits your needs and cost-effective. But buying land comes with risks, […]
Timeless Financial Lessons Applied To Real Estate
Timeless financial lessons for individuals and families often relate to preparing a household budget, investing for retirement and analyzing the effects of interest rates when buying a home. But The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason, on more college business major reading lists than virtually any other book, contains none of that. Yet it is at the top of […]