Using AI and a Chatbot for the first time

Until a few minutes ago I did not know the word chatbot. Our IT person put a
Chatbot on my www.dougknowsrealestate.com page. It is interactive and answers
residential real estate questions quickly — wait there’s more. We have asked it… Read the rest
Buyers: Get Ready to Buy

I tell those who ask about buying in San Jose that now is not the time to buy; but, get ready. It seems like this economic misery has been with us forever but it has only been a short while … Read the rest
When is it a good time to buy ? California

A customer sent me an email asking when is it a good time to buy. Instead of re-writing the contents here is the email I sent to him.
How is the Interest Rate Determined ?

Well, for an individual buyer the rate is determined by a lot of factors: primary home or investment home, loan size, Loan to Value, credit score, credit history, debt ratio, type of income, job history, job stability, w-2 or 1099 … Read the rest
The Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors.

The Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors. In the article there is a quote from an analyst “When you’re looking at where deals are pricing, it is simply … Read the rest