Financial planning and preparing for retirement are two of the hottest topics for baby boomers. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovering around 17,000, the big profits have already been made in the stock market. Bonds may be nearly risk-free, but they’re paying next to nothing.   The big question becomes, where can a […]

Historically, buyers have purchased real estate for the emotional benefits of use and enjoyment. But recently, because of the economic meltdown and depreciation of home values, most buyers have learned through several years of “Spaced-Repetition” from listening to everyone, especially the media that they should focus almost exclusively on price. But that’s not why people […]

  Every successful agent representing buyers has had to deal with the frustration of buyers just “sitting on the fence.” After several years of having to deal with: –      Prices continuing to decline –      Overall real estate market uncertainty –      Unemployment issues –      Economic woes   These issues have caused many buyers to develop a […]

  Many buyers get so caught-up focusing exclusively on price that they inadvertently end up missing out on their perfect house and have to settle for a much less desirable home, often at a higher price. As a Trusted Real Estate Advisor, it’s your responsibility to remind your buyers that now may be the best […]

The Value is in the Land When purchasing real estate, a simple rule has always applied: location, location, location.  Now, let’s put this in the context of market opportunities: There are 65-75 million baby-boomers retiring over the next 16 years. Millions of these retirees are projected to move to Florida. Census figures indicate that half […]

Luxury Home Sales Heat Up!     If you’re thinking about buying a luxury home in the future, you may want to consider moving up the date of your purchase. A significant recovery is underway in this sector of the housing market, which will likely lead to fewer homes to choose from and an increase in […]

Who Do You Know That You Can Help Buy A Home?  They say that hindsight is always 20/20. This is especially true when it comes to missed opportunities. Most people can look back on great opportunities they’ve had and conclude; “I would have, I could have, and I should have.” The handwriting is on the […]

All Renters, Stop the Bleeding Now! There’s an even stronger reason for Americans to buy a home than the emotional benefits of owning a home, and that’s the financial benefits of owning property.  Consider the following financial drawbacks to renting: Rising Costs – Rental rates increase nationally each year about 3.5%. In highly desirable locations where […]