By Don Dunning | August 24, 2010
Years ago, my wife and I had serious issues with our sewer line and had to totally replace it. One of our considerations at the time was to use the latest, trenchless technology. We ended up using traditional methods because a section of our pipes went through concrete and this does not work with trenchless. […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | August 22, 2010
If you are making payments on a house that is worth substantially less than your loan, you may have thought about how to get out from under this burden. Financial, legal, tax and credit ramifications are all important in deciding which route to take.
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | August 14, 2010
My latest article, “The Changing World of Choosing an Agent,” must have struck a resonant chord because I have received numerous phone calls about it. Those who responded shared their experiences of both buying and selling real estate in this area and their disappointment with one or more of their agents. These agents had not […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | August 10, 2010
Two recent news bits reinforced my observation that people behave in ways that often can be considered irrational. Item 1: An online story I read last week about a real estate survey that indicated, in today’s market, buyers have a significantly higher opinion of the agent who represents them than sellers have of their agent. […]
Read MoreBy Don Dunning | August 7, 2010
A Florida company that helps For Sale by Owners (FSBOs) recently filed for liquidation. It reminded me of how much knowledge and skill is required to successfully represent sellers, especially in today’s market. Needless to say, if competent agents are having trouble getting their listings sold, it is that much more difficult for most owners […]
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