With gas prices passing another big round number lately, there’s been a fair amount of talk about how the high price of fuel is affecting people’s daily lives. When it comes to the real estate market, common knowledge says that higher gas prices will hit home prices in the suburbs and exurbs, while helping to…
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Contractors & Tradesmen APB: what’s going on in the trenches?
Speaking of economics, I’d like to hear from people who are in the trades: small general contractors, electricians, plumbers, siders, framers, painters, masonry/hardscapes, landscapers, flooring installers, heat/HVAC contractors, small remodeling contractors, etc.. I spoke recently with a client of ours who is an electrician and the individual mentioned that there were recent incidences of builders…
I finally said it. Twice. And loud enough to be overheard at the grocery strore.
I was out looking at commercial property and I ventured around Everett’s Silver Lake neighborhood where I bumped into a street (block and a half ) with five real estate signs, indicating five homes for sale. I pulled over and took a flier from a yard sign—a dated rambler, vacant with the yard a mess….
The most valuable real estate is that of the mind: bloggers are having an impact.
Note: Once again, if you are looking for data and graphs, this post is not for you. So much could be said about this issue. One of the most fascinating developments to see unfold and the one theme I keep coming back to is how powerful blogging has been in shaping the mind-set of the…
Short Sale Impact on neighbors: Appraisers please advise.
For many newer homeowners, this is the first correction they have experienced. I’ve been asked a question about short sales in an e-mail. It is a good question for both agents and appraisers to answer. It is presented as follows: Appraisers, please chime in. Fake Scenario: A home is sold as a short sale. It…