26
Aug
2026

Advice for Buyers Bidding on a Home With Multiple Offers

In case you missed the news, markets are starting to pick up, which means more home buyers are likely to get off the sidelines. But, given the lack of good inventory in…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Why Your First Offer is Always Your Best Offer

Real estate agents around the world generally go by the same mantra when discussing the first offer that a seller receives on their home: “The first offer is always your best offer.”…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

What You Should Know About Pocket Listings

Over the past year or so, “pocket listings” have become a more mainstream option for quietly marketing a home. If you haven’t heard this real estate term before, you probably will. Here…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Lenders Getting Tough Lending on Condo Associations Without Proper “Reserves”

Condo owners usually pay a monthly homeowner’s association (HOA) or maintenance dues. These assessments cover building upkeep, utilities, hazards insurance and fees for a property manager, doorman or managing agent.  Most HOAs…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Brendon’s Eye on New York: Are Condos the New Co-Ops?

Unlike San Francisco and most U.S real estate markets, New York real estate is dominated by cooperative apartments, or Co-Ops.Whether you’re a regular Joe or a famous film star, to buy a…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Real Estate Agents Hate it When Buyers

Real estate agents know buying a home can be challenging. We want to help you through it and get you the best deal. But sometimes buyers can unwittingly turn the process into…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Seller’s Guide to Understanding Today’s Buyer

That’s right— it’s not 2006 anymore. Five years ago, it was a seller’s market in many metro areas. Buyers would go to extraordinary lengths to get the home they wanted and a…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

Three Ways an HOA Can Screw Up the Sale of a Condo

Did you know your homeowners’ association (HOA) can make it extremely difficult to sell your condo? As a condo owner, you have to follow the rules of the HOA. You don’t have…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

5 Things a Realtor Looks for When Listing a Home for Sale

After having toured thousands of homes over 10 years of selling real estate, there are certain things I look for immediately when assessing a property. In general, I’m looking for qualities that…
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Posted in: Real Estate Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

3 Ways to Protect Your Escrow Deposit

You’ve made an offer on a property, the seller has accepted, and you’re ‘in contract. Now it’s time to put your money where your mouth is, as the saying goes. At this…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Tips & Advice