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Abbott And Costello Meet The Killer (Jerome Powell)
If you’re an old movie buff like me, you love Abbott and Costello. These guys always had movie titles where they “Meet” someone, ie” Abbott and Costello meet The Wolfman or Abbott and Costello Meet...
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A Choice of Lesser Evils
When it comes to making important and difficult decisions, it often comes down to the lesser of two evils. Think about it, if you are tight on money, and you need new tires, you have to decide on what...
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All Quiet on the Listing Front (Tales from the Trenches)
As we near year end, I figured it was a pretty good time to share some experiences that should help you to understand and get a flavor of what is happening in the real estate market. As the title...
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Southern California Real Estate Prediction 2023
As the year draws to a close I figured it’s time for a year end prediction… why not? Before I begin, let me remind you that all real estate is local therefore this prediction is based on my...
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Spring 2023 Market Update
It’s been an interesting exercise watching the current real estate market. Where 6 months ago, having just dropped 8-10%, I would have predicted a continued drop in values of another 8-10%, instead...
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Why are Prices Rising?
If you are a home buyer today, the real estate market can best be described as exasperating. The inventory of available homes is at levels last seen in 2021 when home prices were rising exponentially...
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Southern California Real Estate Market Update for August 2023 and The Myth of...
31753 Kentfield Ct – For Sale! 2023 has been a very interesting year for real estate so far. The first quarter was my slowest quarter on record. I closed two deals, one of which I sold in December....
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Who’s Really Paying the Agent’s Commission?
There’s been a lot in the news about NAR, changes in the way real estate sales will be handled in the coming years and in particular, the fees and commissions paid to agents representing buyers. With...
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One Month In: Real Estate 2024
Understanding market behavior is surely an art and as one who prides himself on knowing the numbers, in this context I am a bit of an artist. However, explaining market behavior in 2024 goes beyond...
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N.A.R.’s Settlement and What It Might Mean
I was on a listing appointment yesterday with the most sophisticated of sellers selling a $2.3M home in Calabasas, CA. We discussed everything normally discussed on an appointment and confirmed I...
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