The Winter Solstice and the holiday season are a great time to enjoy a quiet reprieve from our busy lives. Most of the real estate world takes off a few weeks during the end of the year, before gearing up for our hectic Spring season. I hope that the crisp days greet you with an outdoor activity, be it skiing a few runs on the slopes or possibly enjoying a brisk walk on the beach. Wishing you...
December 2015
I am hopeful that the constant raindrops falling on my window are adding up to inches of fresh snow in the mountains so Ski season can get underway. For years, I've been practicing my moves on the slopes, from the bunny hill to some runs I'm sure I had no business skiing. Gradually some improvements are coming along, and really the best part of skiing is just being there. Caught on a sunny day in...
Ready to hit the weekend open houses? As a broker I've got four things I'm aware of as I tour new listings: location, condition, price and buyer appeal. Pricing is key so I always want to know when was the home last sold and for how much? What are the neighboring homes selling for at this time? Our market is hot so we can work in appreciation, but you also want to make sure that what you're paying...