We lost another escrow yesterday. The first-time home buyer saw the article above and cancelled immediately. https://www.newsweek.com/parkinsons-disease-linked-golf-courses-new-study-2070602 This is what our society has become - just believers of headlines. I read the...
Jim the Realtor
KRG Productions
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NSDCC May Sales vs 2024
Between the tariff calamity that is still a long way from being resolved and Jamie Dimon calling the markets complacent, you would think that The Big Wait would come naturally and home sales would be slowing considerably. In addition, most homes for sale aren't...
The Twittersphere
It doesn't matter if these apply to your market or if there is any truth to them. People are reading these on twitter, and it's natural for buyers and sellers to wait. Buyers: Don't buy the wrong house. Stay engaged and see if you get lucky!
Inventory Watch
Of today's 156 pendings, there are 100 of them that are priced Under-$3,000,000, which would make you think the inventory struggle might be a higher-end thing. But as you can see below, the number of active listings Under-$3,000,000 keeps climbing and is well ahead of...
Buyer-Broker Agreements, 2025
J-Opp owns and runs a brokerage so he has to say buyer-broker agreements are mandatory, but the Coldwell Banker and two Compass agents aren't as committed. I think the buyers will prevail here and not be signing contracts with buyer-agents much until they find a house...
Zillow Offer Advice
I saved the clip above from the Zillow ad of my Escondido listing. I appreciate them trying to do something to nudge buyers closer to making an offer. Their suggestions are just common sense - if you offer close to the list price, you'll probably get it! But I hate...
YouTube History
Like most empty-nesters, I spend a little more time on the internet. Last night, I dug up my history on YouTube, which started almost 20 years ago! Having over 2 million views is incredible, and I appreciate the recent resurgence. But I only dream about getting the...
U. S. Small Towns
What makes a town beautiful? The answer is, naturally, subjective. Perhaps you have a penchant for windswept coasts. Or, maybe you love historic architecture. Do you favor human-made elements or natural scenery? To offer a glimpse at a variety of gorgeous places...