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October 20, 2016

Homes v. Bonds

By David Reiss

U.S. News & World Report quoted me in Your Home Is a Better Investment Than Bonds. It opens, With bonds paying next to nothing, where can you turn for a respectable yield, guaranteed? Well, how about your home? Many homeowners look … Continue reading

October 18, 2016

Just a Dude Fixin’ Cars

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Neighbors Sue Man for Tinkering With Cars in His Own Garage. It opens, Charles Williams loves working on cars, a hobby he’s continued even after losing his legs in 1993 in a freak construction accident. So in … Continue reading

October 17, 2016

Leverage in a Tight Market

By David Reiss

TheStreet.com quoted me in Home Shoppers Seeking Leverage in a Tight Market. It opens, Homebuyers have faced tight supply issues this year, and obtaining leverage in this market has been challenging. The lower inventories pushed sales in July down by 3%, according … Continue reading

October 14, 2016

Questions Your Broker Might Not Answer

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in 4 Questions Your Agent Might Not Answer—and Why. It reads, in part, Want to know how old the roof is on a house, or whether it uses gas or electrical heat? Your trusty real estate agent can tell you pretty … Continue reading

October 7, 2016

Can Seniors Get Mortgages? Should They?

By David Reiss

TheStreet.com quoted me in Can Seniors Get Home Mortgages? Should They? It reads, in part, Senior citizens can and are getting approved for mortgages, and we are not talking reverse mortgages or home equity lines of credit, but – in many … Continue reading

October 4, 2016

Good Fence Negotiations Make Good Neighbors

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in How to Build a Fence Without Ending Up in a Feud With Your Neighbors. It opens, Good fences make good neighbors, but how do you make a good fence, exactly? After all, it’s not just a question … Continue reading

September 29, 2016

Banned from Their Land

By David Reiss

Realtor.com quoted me in Family Told They Can’t Live on Their Own Land (and You Won’t Believe Why). It opens, One of the best perks of owning property—in fact, the main perk—is that you get to live on it. Or so … Continue reading

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