Avoiding the “Contingency Premium” “We may be small, but we’re slow.” —Cal Tech football team slogan. If you were a home seller, how much extra would you want in order to assume the risk that your Buyer could successfully sell their current home in a timely fashion ” the standard Contingency is 60-90 days ”...Read More

Worst-Case Scenario Don’t feel too sorry for homeowners:  in today’s Seller’s market, they’re calling the shots (and getting top dollar). But, if you want to see Sellers in a more sympathetic light, consider this:  selling a home now can involve not one inspection, but — including required re-inspections — eight to ten(!) separate visits, depending on the Buyer’s financing;...Read More

Now, THAT’s a Deal! “An overpriced “For Sale” home depreciates in value faster than an appreciating housing market rises.” —Ross Kaplan, first law of real estate; “Market Appreciation vs. Home Depreciation” (10/23/2013) Here’s a news flash for at least some prospective home Sellers:  even in a Seller’s market like today’s, not everything sells right away,...Read More