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Real Estate StuffOctober 7, 2014September 1, 2017

You Don’t Need a “Certified Deed” When You Buy a House.

Bob bought a nice little condo in Cary. He contacted me a couple of weeks later and told me he was getting a sales pitch from someone who was peddlingContinue readingYou Don’t Need a “Certified Deed” When You Buy a House.

Real Estate StuffSeptember 6, 2013September 5, 2013

JUMBO Rates are Lower than Conforming Rates?? Wow.

JUMBO loans, Home loans for more than $417,000 for upscale homes in the Triangle market, are coming in cheaper than conforming loans at less than $417,000! Luxury Home buyers andContinue readingJUMBO Rates are Lower than Conforming Rates?? Wow.

Real Estate StuffSeptember 2, 2013

House Photos at Dusk

When I list a house for sale, I enjoy getting a variety of photos. One of my favorites is getting a series of shots at dusk, with all the lightsContinue readingHouse Photos at Dusk

Real Estate StuffMay 10, 2013May 10, 2013

“Coming Soon” culture? Is this current fad of REALTOR® MLS Members Eroding the Credibility, Equity Value, and Integrity of Our Multiple Listing Service?

You see it more and more. Real Estate Signs blaring “COMING SOON!!!” “COMING SOON” riders hung on signs for weeks. And the big day never arrives. The home never “Comes.”Continue reading“Coming Soon” culture? Is this current fad of REALTOR® MLS Members Eroding the Credibility, Equity Value, and Integrity of Our Multiple Listing Service?

Real Estate StuffApril 4, 2013April 4, 2013

Triangle Real Estate Forum? Free Real Estate Advice? Why? I say, Why Not?

Visit Zillow or Trulia. Watch people with reasonable real estate questions being offered no help as they are routinely pestered and solicited by hordes of real estate agents resembling BiblicalContinue readingTriangle Real Estate Forum? Free Real Estate Advice? Why? I say, Why Not?

Real Estate StuffApril 3, 2013April 3, 2013

Realty Arts, LLC: A New Name. Same Real Estate Service Philosophies

“Do you sell homes in Raleigh?” used to be a common question. Or homes in Apex? Or Morrisville? Or Holly Springs? Concentrating marketing near my home in Cary, and myContinue readingRealty Arts, LLC: A New Name. Same Real Estate Service Philosophies

Real Estate StuffMarch 17, 2013

Buyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

Home buyers are noticing that desirable properties, depleted inventory, and great demand are creating multiple offers daily in the Triangle. Welcome to the Cary NC real estate market, 2013 Version.Continue readingBuyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

Real Estate StuffSeptember 2, 2012September 2, 2012

2012 and Wake County Property Taxes

2012 is the mid-point of the Wake County property tax assessment cycle. We reassess all properties every eight years. Last full property tax reassessment was performed in 2008, and theContinue reading2012 and Wake County Property Taxes

Real Estate StuffMay 15, 2012June 9, 2012

Something Brand New in my No Hassle Property Search: Seeing “Pending” Listings!

This update was just installed by the good folks at IDX Broker. IDX Broker is my vendor for my No Hassle Property Search, and they do a great job. AContinue readingSomething Brand New in my No Hassle Property Search: Seeing “Pending” Listings!

Real Estate StuffOctober 28, 2011

Creating Urgency? Or, Raise Interest Rates to Sell More Houses?

Raise interest rates to save the housing market. … Continue readingCreating Urgency? Or, Raise Interest Rates to Sell More Houses?

Real Estate StuffOctober 22, 2011October 22, 2011

Open Houses? Sure, I’m holding one Sunday.

Open Houses Work, if we work them. … Continue readingOpen Houses? Sure, I’m holding one Sunday.

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffOctober 10, 2011December 11, 2012

Photos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

Poor photos diminish property values … Continue readingPhotos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 30, 2011

QR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

QR Codes are a great marketing tool in Real Estate and are popping up all around Cary NC. … Continue readingQR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 23, 2011August 23, 2011

Home Buyer Dealbreakers and Smart Pricing. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Buyers look for items that are dealbreakers for them. When deficiencies cannot be cured, smart Sellers and their listing agents price homes accordingly. … Continue readingHome Buyer Dealbreakers and Smart Pricing. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate StuffAugust 17, 2011August 17, 2011