Year: 2017
Dual Agency Is No Good?
The idea of an agent representing both buyer and seller in the same transaction gets a lot of play among realtors and consumers alike. The do-gooder agents will tell you to get your own realtor, instead of relying on the listing agent to be your agent too. Most of...
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Bank of Mom & Dad
For those wondering how the market could sustain momentum, consider that twice as many parents are planning to help their children purchase a home than have already contributed. They want to leave a legacy, and besides, you can't take it with you!
Boomers
A quarter of Californians who are 55 and older haven't moved since the 1970s? Get used to seeing older homes needing a full upgrade coming to market over the next 5-20 years. We are overdue! Save
“You Do Whatever It Takes”
It's one thing to offer above the list price, but would you waive all contingencies too? I think a judge would be reluctant to have a buyer lose a deposit. Listing agents who might keep a deposit should do a pre-listing home inspection, and give a copy to anyone...
Stevie Wonder
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Tesla Solar Roof Tiles
Hat tip to daytrip for sending in this article announcing that Tesla is taking orders for their new solar roofing product: https://www.tesla.com/solarroof With the solar roof tiles covering the entire house, they will be pitching it as a money-making solar plant. But...
Celebrity Retirement Homes
If we had a surge in cheaper retirement homes, it would help! LINK If you relish your days as a "tourist covered in oil" and smelling shrimp boil, get ready, because the retirement of your dreams awaits. Jimmy Buffett, major domo of song, drink, and Parrotheads, is...
60% Looking to Downsize
I don't know about the relevance of the others above, but the 60.6% of Americans looking to downsize is a nice idea - and probably where the conversation about market conditions begins. Does anyone HAVE to downsize? Not really - the worst cases are the seniors in a...
