John Reilly used to pontificate at the annual CAR and NAR Conventions. I never missed a session. He could take complex regulations and make them simple. His books are benchmarks for the industry, especially The Language of Real Estate (8th Edition). I got mine 35 years ago. His education is impeccable. Ossining NY High School, […]
When I attended Indiana University for four years the football team averaged two wins a year. Finally, over 70 years later we are in the Semi-finals of the College football playoffs. Curt Cignetti, our coach of the year, has wrought wonders in just two years. College football followers might appreciate one stat that Paul Scheper just […]
The housing market in California is showing signs of change. While home prices remain near record highs, growth is moderating, inventory remains constrained, and affordability continues to bite. Below are key take-aways and what they mean for professionals in the field. Key trends to watch: Home sales and new listings are still sluggish in many […]
The following is a recent article from Forbes Advisor about median home prices across the United States. Surprising to me how expensive Washington D.C. according to the list. Also unusual is the fact that condos are more expensive than homes in West Virginia and Iowa. Kiah Treece, the author, is from the East Coast. She […]
Let’s say I make an agreement with a lender that I will take their money and make payments. If I do not make payments, they have the right to foreclose and use the Trustee Sale procedure and take my home. The Lender qualified me and said that they thought the loan was a good fit for […]
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#1- Texas is ranked number one in the country and plays at THE Ohio State next Saturday. THE Ohio State is ranked number three, but the Las Vegas Bookies have the Buckeyes favored by 2.5 points at this time. So there must be some points allowed for home field advantage, or the Bookies believe they know […]
Last week, I mentioned that I had met Patrick Lehman, an ex-student, at Costco. Yesterday, I was eating at Jersey Mikes in RSM (#7, Mike’s Way) when another nice ex-student stopped to say hello. It was Matt Trudell. He has been a student for many years during his service at Regency Real Estate and Coldwell […]
Do you understand these statements and why? If not, keep reading—three quick articles follow that will clear things up. “If I gift my son more than $17,000 this year, I will owe taxes.” Wrong “It is good tax planning in most cases for a Senior Citizen to gift a long-owned home to avoid probate.” WRONG […]
Tax law flat isometric vector concept. People surrounded by the tax and justice attributes are disputing on something. Today I thought that I would revisit one of my favorite posts from the past. This information is still valuable today. Enjoy! And remember, everyone should have real estate license. After two years, you should have your […]
