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
Buy Out of The Area
I am not a fan of San Jose Real Estate prices. As with many large cities the home prices can be way too expensive for most and buying a home seems unreachable.
Years ago I lived and worked in Orange … Read the rest
If interest rates are high – why are home prices staying high
Interest rates and home prices are in many ways tied together. When rates go down so many times the home prices go up and when rates climb the home prices will go down. That was not the case when we
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
5 Backyard Design Ideas That Your Dogs Will Love
If you’re like most of us dog owners, you’ve been spending and plan to spend a lot of time with your pooches this year. This means it’s the perfect time to make the backyard more inviting to both you and … Read the rest
Healthy Home, Healthy You:
Remodels and Upgrades That Can Improve Your Health and Well-Being
The word “remodel” often gets one thinking that improvements are being made to a home in order to increase the value of the house or to improve the aesthetics. However, … Read the rest
Columnist: Reverse Mortgages Can Improve Retirement Security
In a recent story titled How to Create a Retirement ‘Paycheck,’ syndicated columnist and certified financial planner Liz Weston recommended strategies for improving retirement security that included getting a reverse mortgage.
After first discussing income annuities, Weston added, “Another option … Read the rest
Choosing a Home with Good Bones
How To Know If A House Has ‘Good Bones’
When you’re shopping for a new home, it’s not uncommon to hear your realtor say that a house has “good bones.” But what does that mean? You might notice that they … Read the rest
Cautions about the Reverse Mortgage
This is from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association:
As with any financial transaction–be it a mortgage, a credit card or even a bank account–there are specific rules and obligations attached to reverse mortgages. Some of them are unique to … Read the rest
We specialize in FHA Loans
On the Market: Tips to Sell Your Humble Dog-Friendly Abode
Some people are dog lovers, while others aren’t. While the latter seems crazy to you, you need to keep this in mind when you are trying to sell your home. For some potential buyers, the dog-friendly aspect will be a … Read the rest
Buyers Agent: they made me do it
A Two Paragraph Real Estate Contract – Really
Obviously this transaction is before the Dodd Frank Legislation. A Realtor brought me a 2 paragraph real estate transaction and the one page is the only page he gave me. I told him that the bank would not accept the … Read the rest