April 14, 2017
Retiree Real Estate Mistakes
Realtor.com quoted me in 5 Major Mistakes That Retirees Make With Real Estate. It opens, You’ve worked hard year after grueling year and, finally, retirement is on the horizon. There’s nothing ahead for you but lazy days of relaxation and idle time to … Continue reading
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April 11, 2017
What Is a HUD Foreclosure?
Realtor.com quoted me in What Is a HUD Foreclosure? A Home That’s Below Market Value. It reads, “Foreclosure” is a scary word with a simple definition: It’s the process of a lender attempting to recoup the balance owed on a loan … Continue reading
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April 7, 2017
When Buyers Change Their Minds
The Wall Street Journal quoted me in When Home Buyers Change Their Minds (behind paywall). It opens, The offer was accepted. The mortgage was approved. What happens when the buyer gets cold feet and wants to back out of the deal? Jason Michael … Continue reading
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March 10, 2017
Minority Homeownership During the Great Recession
Carlos Garriga et al. have posted The Homeownership Experience of Minorities During the Great Recession to SSRN. The paper concludes, The Great Recession wiped out much of the homeownership gains attained during the housing boom. However, the homeownership experience was very different … Continue reading
March 10, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
March 3, 2017
Choosing a Real Estate Agent
US News & World Report quoted me in 6 Tips for Choosing a Real Estate Agent. It opens, Selling a home has become easier over the years with online services to help the seller set a price and advertise, but most … Continue reading
March 3, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
March 2, 2017
Contract Selling Is Back, Big-Time
The Chicago Reader quoted me in The Infamous Practice of Contract Selling Is Back in Chicago. It reads, in part, When Carolyn Smith saw a for sale sign go up on her block one evening in the fall of 2011, it felt … Continue reading
March 2, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
February 28, 2017
Is Trump a Negative for the Housing Market?
TheStreet.com quoted me in Is Trump a Negative for the Housing Market? It opens, At first blush, real estate industry professionals saw a lot to like with the election of Donald Trump to the presidency. Trump was and is pro-business, and … Continue reading
February 28, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
