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The scoop on led lighting

I’d like to take this opportunity to brighten your day and maybe help save some energy too. And this may even make you feel like you’ve accomplished a “light remodel.” LEDs (light emitting diodes) have been around since the 1960’s in many different forms. They’re responsible for those little glows we

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What’s up with the low inventory?

Yeah, yeah, yeah inventory is low.  We’ve heard that for months and even years here. But why? Well, it’s because of the “perfect storm” of inventory limitation. Not in any particular order: Homeowners that refinanced are staying put Any intelligent homeowner refinanced when rates were REALLY at historic lows in 2021

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Price Distribution

I heard there was a debate recently at a real estate industry function about how many homes were selling in the area above $2M. Nobody had taken the time to break it down so I did a quick crunch of the numbers to see where most single family home prices

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What Does “As-Is” Really Mean?

I’ve heard a number of opinions on what the term “As-Is” means pertaining to a real estate transaction, and I must say that many get it completely wrong – even real estate professionals.  I once reminded a potential Seller there is an abundance of disclosures and advisories they are required

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The Bowtie Economist

I follow a national economist by the name of Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. He’s witty, usually spot on, and keeps his info short and sweet. I just thought I’d share a few interesting tidbits from some of his recent writings: For Super Bowl LVII the Kansas City Chiefs will wear white

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5 Things You Should Know About Capital Gains Tax

This is the time of year many start thinking about preparing for and organizing our tax stuff. I found this article from a TurboTax Expert online and thought I’d share the main points as a good reminder. You can read the whole article here for all the details. Overview: A capital gain occurs

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