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  • FED FINALLY CUTS RATES – WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR FINANCES & FAMILY

    Been a while since I emailed you all, but since we had a fairly momentous occasion this week, I figured this was as good of a time as any to reconnect.  That momentous occasion was for the first time in a very long while, the Federal Reserve (The FED) lowered…

  • What 42 Transactions Taught Me (and my clients) in 2023

    One of the things I love about real estate is that every day is a bit different.  I also take it super seriously to pay attention to the lessons being demonstrated on a daily basis. The market shifted a lot in 2023. In fact, the whole real estate profession (not…

  • Did you know that economists are wrong? Like a lot? 

    To boot, did you know that most of the great economists in this world work for the private sector. Sure, some come and go into the public arena to go into the government, academia or media spots. But most of the talent is with corporate America. Why? Like anything else,…

  • “It’s like a big puzzle…”

    If you’ve ever sat across the table from me when talking about real estate, you’ve likely heard me utter these words.  I’ll be honest, I love puzzles and wish I had more time (and patience) to do them. When I was a kid, I put together this one in a…

  • The “Apology Tour”

    You’ve looked at all the tips, tricks and “hacks” online to solve this problem. Sure, they can work if you’ve got a boatload of time on your hands. But you’re busy.  You look at the disarray in your house and perhaps feel like you’re failing a bit.  You weren’t always…

  • When in Doubt, Paint!

    Big question I get regularly is “Seth, what can we do to make this place show better…” It’s not a new one. And surprisingly, the answer isn’t either.  Unpacking this comes down to logistics, affordability and return on investment (ROI). After all, if you spend $10,000 on something and you…

  • Remote Work Is Here to Stay

    We all know that the pandemic changed the way people navigate the workforce these days.  Working remotely became necessary and has remained popular even after the passing of the pandemic.  Experts say this trend will continue to be popular for years to come and even predict that more than 36…

  • Wanna Live Longer? Consider this.

    It’s no secret that the pandemic changed the world in many ways.  Initially, if separate generations did not already live together, it was not uncommon for grandparents to keep their distance from their grandkids to prevent getting sick.  Especially as kids started going back to school and recreational activities, older…

  • Plan to Change Jobs Soon? Read This First…

    Yes, changing jobs can impact the home buying process…sometimes.  Other times, it’s really not that big of a deal.  Like a lot of things in real estate, it depends on certain factors, but the most important thing to remember is to be as transparent with your lender as possible…and as…

  • Cash Buyers: Where is All This Money Coming From?

    Cash home buyers are individuals or companies that purchase properties using their own available funds, rather than relying on mortgage loans or financing from a bank or other financial institution. There seems to be an influx of cash offers in the market lately, which means I am getting asked a…