Ask The Realtor
Ask the realtor — When your listing isn’t selling: Lower the price or buy down the rate?
In today’s real estate market, where high interest rates have cooled buyer enthusiasm and affordability is top of mind, sellers facing sluggish showings or stalled offers are asking an important question: Should we lower the price – or use that same amount to help the...
Ask the realtor — Navigating real estate after 55
Let’s be honest – real estate isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of sticking a “For Sale” sign in the yard and watching a parade of eager buyers come through. For folks aged 55 and up, the stakes are different, the goals are shifting and the options can feel...
Ask the realtor — Clearing the air: Social media, property posts and what the law really says
A recent Facebook dust-up gave me the perfect excuse to set the record straight on something every California real estate licensee should already know: What we can and cannot do when it comes to posting about properties for sale on social media. Specifically, what’s...
Ask the realtor — When AI gets it wrong: The danger of trusting online home values
In today’s world of convenience and tech-driven tools, artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere – from your phone to your fridge and, now, your finances. But did you know that a primitive form of AI has been quietly influencing real estate decisions for decades...





