Monthly Archives: April 2012

The (not so) Little Engine That Could

As I read the Los Angeles Times this morning about the lackluster GDP numbers revealed yesterday, I started thinking about what might make those numbers really pop; what could single handedly effect job growth and as a result, personal income, spending, government … Continue reading

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The Trouble With Appraisals

You just sold your home and you are so excited.  After years of a difficult and sometimes impossible housing market, things are finally improving.  You hired your Realtor, fixed up the old place, put the sign in front and Wham! … Continue reading

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The Secret To Home Sale Negotiaton

I tell my clients there is just no short cutting the negotiation process even though everyone wants to.  Even the most astute buyers and sellers, prefer the easy negotiation to the tough slog.  When an offer comes in, a seller … Continue reading

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