“Do You Know a Good Lender/Home Inspector/Title Insurance Company?” “You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town.” Unlike Santa Claus, Realtors...Read More
“Relationship Shorthand” What’s the opposite of “guilt by association?” “Honor by association.” How does that play out in residential real estate? When, as a listing agent (representing the Seller), the Buyer’s agent, lender, inspector, and title company all check out with flying colors . . . it’s highly likely that the Buyer ultimately will, too. Of...Read More
Is Bush’s Leadership Like Wagner’s Music? “Wagner’s music is better than it sounds.”–AnonymousIs George W. Bush’s Presidency more successful than most Americans (80%) think right now? Will history vindicate Bush, like it did Harry Truman? I doubt it. Harry Truman didn’t leave office with a PR blitz of interviews arguing that history would redeem his...Read More
