Tag Archives: real estate

I’m Getting Divorced, Should I Keep The House?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tim Freund

To keep or not to keep, that is the question… Conventional wisdom and most attorneys, would have you keep the house if you are getting divorced.  You retain continuity for the kids; you love the house and you and your … Continue reading →

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Is The Economy Getting Better? Ask And Listen

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tim Freund

I talk to a lot of people.  It’s just the nature of being in real estate; people want to hear what is happening in the housing market and as a Realtor, I find new clients by sharing my information and … Continue reading →

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The (not so) Little Engine That Could

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tim Freund

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

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tim Freund

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

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Tim Freund

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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The Great Recession and the Retooling of the American Realtor

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tim Freund

The Great Recession has caused Detroit to reinvent itself; Main Street to redefine itself; Wall Street rethink itself; Silicon Valley to reboot itself and the American Realtor to retool them self.  In fact all of the above will have retooled … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby I’m Not…

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Tim Freund

The following is an excerpt from a recent experience… Dear Tim, We need to speak with you about our situation.  My husband has lost his job after having his income decline over the past several years.  To stay afloat, we’ve … Continue reading →

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How Important Are Comps? OR A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Closing.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tim Freund

Just how important are comparable sales in the home selling process?  In “Real Estate Principles,” the fundamental course for all real estate licensees, students are taught that market value is, “Whatever price a willing buyer and willing seller agree to, … Continue reading →

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The Guiding Light, All My Children and What We Know About Housing In 2012… So Far

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tim Freund

Growing up, my mom was a stay-at-home mom.  Each day while doing the laundry, cleaning, and preparing the evening’s dinner she would watch soap operas on the television.  It really didn’t matter which show was on; the premise was always … Continue reading →

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I’m Mad As Hell And I’m Just Not Going To Take It Anymore

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tim Freund

Peter Finch in Network, remember? Well I’m glad that’s over.  What?  Didn’t you hear?  The banks are settling the foreclosure debacle for $25 billion… that’s billion with a ‘B.’  I guess that means it’s all behind us now.  The banks … Continue reading →

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