As if it is an oddity, I’m going to step out on a limb, and make a couple of strong statements… then we’ll see if I can back then up. The first statement is:
At the core, ethics are a fixed behavior.
I do believe that ethics are learned, but I think that they are learned [...]

Welcome to part four of my A-Z journey through real estate. Of course, this isn’t a definitive glossary of real estate terminology, techniques, strategies or idea, but rather just a few answers to questions. Of course, for every question that gets answered, at least one new question is raised. I guess that [...]

A contingency is simply a condition that must be satisfied in order for the contract to execute.
In real estate, there are several common contingencies, as well as a gazillion uncommon ones. In this post, we are only going to go over a few common contingencies. As I said previously, a contingency is a

Simply put, a buyer’s agent is the agent that works for the buyer in a real estate transaction.
More importantly (for now anyway) let’s talk about what a buyer’s agent is not:

The nice agent a buyer works with from the new home community.
The helpful agent that has listed the property (unless there is a dual agency [...]

An appraisal is simply an estimate of value made by a certified appraiser. That is all…
However, there are a few other terms that are often used (wrongly) as interchangeable with appraisal. Other value estimates, such as

Every once in a while, we fall into an opportunity. Here is one if you qualify, and are selected.
There is a new program that is looking to film first time home-buyers as they visit homes, make a selection, and then offer for a house. Everyone gets a shot at their fifteen minutes of [...]

Meet Pat Johnson of the blue CJ. This poor guy is often my road trip companion. This particular picture was on one of our Moab trips. If you look at the Moab, My Happy Place post, you’ll see the tow rig dragging our toys out there. Here is Pat playing in the [...]

Back in Real Estate Investing 101, Part II, I briefly mentioned “Shifting Classes” after the Buy & Hold strategy. There are a few different ways to shift classes and uses that can build value for investors.
Residential to Commercial
One of the most common ways to increase value while shifting classes or use is to have [...]

I get the occasional call from people that have a house they wish to sell quickly. Often, the home is in less than optimal condition (sometimes heinous is a word that creeps into my mind). They range from estate sales to pre-foreclosures to rentals that the owner doesn’t wish to handle any more. [...]

We have recently set up a Motorsports Calendar for Atlanta area events. Not only do we have big events like the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor speedway and the NHRA Nationals at Commerce, but we also have local SCCA events, as well as Legends races and other amateur events at various venues around town.

Here [...]