Category Archives: Real Estate

First Time Homebuyers Episode 8: Contingencies

Welcome to yet another episode of our First Time Homebuyers podcast series!  In this episode, we talk about contingencies!  Learn what contingencies are and what they mean when they come up during your real estate transactions. So, take a seat … Continue reading

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California: What is to Become of Her?

The following are excerpts from a recent conversation with Lady California. Tim Freund: “So Lady California, you’re looking a less than your usual sunny self.  What can you tell my readers about your current health?” Lady California: To quote one … Continue reading

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The American Home 2021: Trend Towards Home Improvement Continues

Everyone agrees that amongst some of the biggest surprises brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic, is the trend towards home improvement.  The obvious need for a home school, home office or two in many cases and the need for at … Continue reading

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January 5, 2021 – Real Estate Predictions Podcast

Hello everyone! Thanks for taking the time to join in on listening to my podcast.  In this episode, I talk about my predictions for the real estate market in 2021. The market is looking to have some incredible opportunities for … Continue reading

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Predictions, Predilections And Possibilities For 2021

Well, I’m glad this year is over, aren’t we all?  For many, the suffering will unfortunately continue.  For most, however, I believe 2021 will be a year filled with possibilities.  Case-Shiller just reported another monthly increase to property values, with … Continue reading

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A Letter to Santa

I know it’s been a long time since I wrote you, like maybe 45 years ago?  You’d know better than I… I’m writing you now because I have a few requests that I’m hoping you can deliver this Christmas.  Oh … Continue reading

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Home Sellers: Things to Watch Out For

I started my real estate career selling new homes for Shapell Industries and S & S Construction.  I hadn’t been on the job but 6 months when in a rare conversation with Mr. Nathan (Shapell), he says to me in … Continue reading

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July 31st Market Update

Pandemic, what pandemic?  Judging by the Pending Sales data out this week from the National Association of Realtors, one would be hard pressed to see any reason for concern about the economy.  Instead of being a market filled with doubt … Continue reading

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First Time Homebuyers Episode 7: “How Much Home Can You Afford?”

Hallo, Bonjour, Hola, Hello, Greetings! Welcome to yet another episode of our First Time Homebuyers podcast series!  In this episode, we discuss small amounts of accounting, taxes, and the dive into discussing how you can calculate and budget how much … Continue reading

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First Time Homebuyers Episode 6: Repairs Part 2

Greetings, and welcome to another new episode of our podcast series for First Time Homebuyers.  This is a multi-part series geared towards buying your most crucial and important investment in your life for the first time, and hopefully it can … Continue reading

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