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February 1, 2011

Finally, Something “Made in America”

I know virtually nothing about Egyptian politics, culture or where that country goes from here. But that certainly hasn’t stopped legions of similarly ignorant bloggers from weighing in with their 2 cents. So, here’s mine, direct from Jon Stewart and last night’s “Daily Show“:  1) it’s probably not a very good idea for the Egyptian military...
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“Yes! We have no bananas”

Explaining Real Estate Listing Contracts Unlike what I suspect is the vast majority of Realtors, I actually look forward to walking clients through the particulars of a listing contract and the related addenda. It certainly helps that, as a former corporate attorney, I know the history, context, and purpose of the various clauses; too, I know what...
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“Double Dip” Debate

Buyer Psychology Is the housing market in for a double dip? That seems to be the topic du jour, in the wake of the latest Case-Shiller numbers showing renewed market weakness virtually across the country. Personally, I don’t know if that’s in the cards. However, I do think there’s a self-fulfilling quality to the discussion. Namely,...
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The “What” — and “Who” — of Inspection Issues

“Work to be Done by a Licensed Contractor” Usually, inspection issues are all about “what”:  what is in disrepair; what documentation the Buyer has to substantiate any issues; and what the Buyer wants the Seller to do about it (fix it, or lower the selling price). But “who” can also be relevant — as in, “who...
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