By Don Dunning | May 27, 2008
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced today that it had settled two and one-half years of litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The case revolved around “NAR’s multiple listing policy as it pertained to the display of listings from the MLS on brokers’ virtual office Web sites, or VOWs.” The settlement confirmed […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | May 23, 2008
Got a call the other day from a fellow Realtor®. He presented to me a scenario with all the aspects of a future lawsuit. His broker, knowing I have been a real estate expert witness in numerous lawsuits, suggested he get my advice about a property this agent wanted to list. The home has an […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | May 12, 2008
Bay Area Dog Lovers – keep Sunday, May 18th open and head for Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Sign up for the .91 mile dog walk to raise funds for Tony La Russa’s Animal rescue Foundation (ARF) (registration starts at 8 AM, the walk at 10:30 AM, events at 11 AM). Stick around for the […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | May 10, 2008
Will you get a bargain or the short end of the stick if you buy a bank owned property? Some of my clients have been asking me this question.
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | May 7, 2008
My job, as I see it, is to protect and educate my clients. This includes showing them both homes they should consider buying, as well as properties to avoid. It is often not obvious why a particular home should be avoided. Last Sunday, I sent a couple to see a lovely home. What I explained […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | May 3, 2008
My wife is a great cook. Back when we were dating, in the middle of eating her curried shrimp, I blurted out, “I married a restaurant.” This was before we had discussed even the possibility of marriage. A real proposal soon followed and we have just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Needless to say, with such […]
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