Back in the Saddle
Shiver me timbers, it's been far too long since my last blog post - easily a week and a half! Oh ho what I want…
Author: Seb Frey
Notes from the Field
Yesterday, I managed to get a big price reduction ($100,000!) on a listing I have out on Tabor Drive in Scotts Valley. I dutifully cranked…
(Mis) Application of Technology
Last night I went to bed around 2:30 AM - a bit of a late night, especially for a Wednesday! And then, this morning, promptly…
A Picture’s Worth
I had a lovely day out showing property to a mother and daughter from Manhattan. They were referred to me by a friend of mine,…
The ol’ 1031 Five-Year Switcheroo
So here I am, working on doing my own personal1031 Exchange. I've done plenty of deals where either the buyer or the seller was doing…
Mortgage Accelerators
There's a fancy new loan product that's come to town: Mortgage Accelerators. I've heard about them from a couple of different loan brokers now, but…
Let the Good Times Roll
Hey everyone - what about this weather we've been having? Stunning doesn't begin to describe it. OK, well, it begins to describe it, but it…
Market Statistics – May 2007
Subscribers of my Real Estate Newsletter have received another copy, with the latest market trends. For those of you who don't subscribe, here's what is…
A Chat with Gary Gangnes
Today I had the good fortune to talk to Gary Gangnes. If you're not familiar with Mr. Gangnes, he is the guy who is often…
Time for a Mortgage Meltdown
I was at a pretty stressful signing yesterday. I'm in a deal where the buyers are taking out a pretty large pair of loans (totaling…