My colleague and I have long pondered the uncanny similarities between the housing market and the dating market. Let’s face it, in our neck of the woods, both are dog-eat-dog, and both are rife with broken promises and disappointment. If you can’t relate, then you have not been in the game, either housing or dating,... Continue Reading →
It’s Tax Grievance Time!
A dear client and friend of mine reminded me that tax grievance time is approaching, and that maybe I should guide readers on the process, which I often do with my sellers and buyers. What does tax grievance mean? In our neck of the woods, you will indeed find yourself grieving the cash that comes... Continue Reading →
The Skinny on “Great” Schools – Can They be Summed Up By a Number?
Here's the thing, schools cannot be summed up by a number from 1 to 10. They are not Victoria's Secret models, folks.
Buying a Starter Part II: The Skinny on Coops and Condos
Ok, so we discussed the limitations of purchasing a starter home, so what about purchasing a condo or coop? Let's start with coops. Short term ownership plans may not fare well for coops. The coop market waxes and wanes from year to year, and is much more sensitive to market fluctuations and volatility than any... Continue Reading →
Buying A Starter Home? Buy SMART!
Many buyers I meet find themselves looking for the perfect “starter” home. That is typically a home with 2 bedrooms or more, 1100 sq ft more or less, and they will generally settle for a single family house or condo/townhouse. Because prices in our area have skyrocketed, a relatively turn-key home that meets such criteria... Continue Reading →
