Brokers Blog

What If My House has Cracks in the Sheetrock, Flooring or Bricks?

These cracks are signs of foundation settling. How severe is the million-dollar question.  Will this scare a buyer? Will the buyers lender make a loan on the house? Is it best to call a foundation repair company to check it out? Is this a bit like having the fox guard ...

What is a 1031 Exchange?

If you sell an investment property, you may owe taxes to the IRS. The property could be a house, duplex, commercial building, apartment, or raw land. Can you "defer" the taxes due when you sell? Yes, through a 1031 Exchange.  Investors who want to sell one house & bu...

Overpricing Helps Your Competition!

When you put a house on the market FOR RENT or FOR SALE, you're competing with other similar houses.  Did you know you are actually helping your competition if you overprice your house?  Buyers and Renters look online and compare all the available options.  The ...