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...
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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...
Ask the realtor — Real estate buzzwords that deserve a tariff
This week, let’s look at the lighter side of real estate. We all need a bit of levity – especially in a profession that often takes itself way too seriously. So, with respectful apologies to my peers, and a wink toward today’s overblown headlines, I present: Words and...
Ask the realtor — How local healthcare impacts home values – And why it matters
When people think about what drives home values, the usual suspects come to mind: location, schools, curb appeal. But there's one factor that doesn’t always make the list – and it should: access to quality local healthcare. In communities like ours, the presence of a...




