Nick's Blog

In the real estate world there are many myths.  Most of these myths are propagated either by agents or individuals who really aren't sure what they are talking about.  For example, we all heard the news reports saying "the bubble is going to burst."  Now listen to the news.  What they say now is ...

As we look at these questions think about where you would like to be in the marketplace right now.  The purpose of this column is to educate.  I believe in leading with a giving hand and therefore this column is a community service I provide.As a buyer, how do I take advantage of current market c...

Fear is often the result of not completely understanding a situation.  We all hear people that are afraid to move about in the real estate market.  We hear statements like, "I wouldn't buy now", or "you have got to be crazy to sell now."  But that is no necessarily the case.  First you have to fu...

Understanding is the key to any important venture.  Few ventures in life are more important to people than the purchase of real property.  This week we have taken some reader questions to pose the answers to.Is this a good time to sell? - MH Usually the answer to this one depends on why you are s...

As we mentioned in last weeks article, it is definitely a buyers market.  As a buyer, there are some things you should consider before you buy.        When the market turns to a buyer's market caution is still the order of the day.  After all, your home purchase is probably the largest investment...

 It has definitely turned into a buyers market.  This week we are going to take a look at a few questions that may help sellers negotiate their way in this changing market. How does the current market cycle affect the home sales process for the seller?    There are a few ways in which you, the ho...

We have all heard the nay saying market speculators that say, "Look out the housing bubble will burst!"  You know the kind.  You can find them in the downtown of any major city, standing on a soap box with a sign that reads "the end of the world is nigh" spouting their "wisdom" to all that will l...