26
Aug
2026

Why you might want to reconsider buying a brand-new condo?

As anyone who’s shopped for a car probably knows, you’ll get a better value in the long run if you buy a slightly used auto than if you drive a brand-new model…
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Posted in: Fun Real Estate, Practical Advice For Homebuyers
26
Aug
2026

Water conservation laws in San Francisco can have a big impact on real estate

San Francisco has long been on the cutting edge in environmental and conservation issues. The board of supervisors passed its first conservation ordinance in 1982 and has continually upgraded residential requirements since…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
26
Aug
2026

Top 3 things to do to increase your home’s value

Home values aren’t going to rise dramatically in the next few years, as they did in the decade just ended. That doesn’t mean you can’t take matters into your own hands, however.…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homeowners, Real Estate Market Trends
how to sell your home fast
26
Aug
2026

Top 3 tips for sellers in the new year

In my previous post, I offered three tips for homebuyers going into the new year. I offered the tips not only because it’s a new year, but also because it’s a new game.…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Real Estate Market Trends
buyer's agent vs. listing agent
26
Aug
2026

Top 3 tips for homebuyers in the new year

At the beginning of each year a new set of buyers decides to put their hat into the ring and consider a real estate purchase.  It happens as a result of a…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends
what does sale pending mean
26
Aug
2026

What Does Sale Pending Mean in Real Estate?

What does Sale Pending mean in real estate? Does it mean the home is totally unobtainable? Or does an interested buyer still have a chance? Here’s what you should know to decide…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Tips & Advice
own air rights above your property
26
Aug
2026

Do You Own the Air Rights Over Your Property?

In New York City, real estate developers can pay up to $300 per square foot for the "air rights" over a low-rise building. But what about people outside Manhattan? Do you own the…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homeowners
25
Aug
2026

What to Do if a Home Seller Rejects Your Offer

You've got your heart set on a particular home. But for whatever reason, the seller just isn't into you. It happens all the time, of course. The seller has every right to turn up…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Tips & Advice
what does sale pending mean
25
Aug
2026

What Does Sale Pending Mean in Real Estate?

"Sale pending" generally means that all contingencies have been removed and that the buyer is moving toward closing. But that doesn't mean it's necessarily a done deal. Here’s what you need to know…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Tips & Advice
why home buyers shouldn't waive property inspections
25
Aug
2026

Why Home Buyers Shouldn’t Waive Property Inspections

Sometimes, in a hot sellers' real estate market, buyers will agree to waive inspections. It's one way to avoid losing out on a home when there's a lot of competition. But it's…
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Posted in: General Real Estate Advice & Tips, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Real Estate Market Trends, Real Estate Tips & Advice