Congress Passes Homebuyer Tax Credit
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Posted in Inside Real Estate | 2 Comments »First-Time Homebuyers First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum ...
Top 10 Tired Old Real Estate Practices
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 Posted in Inside Real Estate | 1 Comment »The real estate profession clings to many outdated business practices, but here’s my nomination for the Top 10 Tired Old Real Estate Practices: 10) Office tour. 9) MLS tour. 8) Itty-bitty print ads that say “Hurry, this one won’t last!" 7) Black and white ...
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »** Breaking News ** According to the Associated Press, Senators have agreed to extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers and to offer a reduced credit to some repeat buyers. Reportedly, Senators agreed to extend the existing tax credit for first-time homebuyers ...
Why Loyalty Matters To Your Agent
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate | 10 Comments »After 37 years of real estate, you’d think I would know how to avoid the pitfalls of the business, right? Recently I was giving an out-of-town buyer a courtesy tour to educate them about the Boise area, in anticipation of their ...
The Truth About Million-Dollar Producers
Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in Inside Real Estate | 1 Comment »If I weren’t in real estate, I suppose I might be more impressed at the sight of a real estate agent driving around in their leased luxury car with “Million Dollar Producer” license frames. But, I am in real estate and I'm amused every ...
