No Jobs, No Housing Recovery

Until people are finding work, there will not be any appreciation in home prices and foreclosures will continue.  The latest statistics show a drop in unemployment to 9.1%, but this doesn’t factor in people working part time or no longer actively looking. But all data aside, I am still seeing [...] Read more »

So I was talking to this realtor…

about a property her client was interested in renting.  She asked me what the comission was for leasing the property.  I asked her what she meant and she was direct in saying, ‘how much do I get paid when my client signs a lease?’ I continued the questioning because I [...] Read more »

Is Your Property Manager a Realtor?

Most property management companies are run by Realtors.  They can manage your property, or sell it, or whatever.  Too bad for you the Realtor can make a lot more money in a lot less time if they throw your property on the MLS, have a buyer come along,  and get [...] Read more »