Is that… Mold!?!?

The latest four letter word in real estate is something that is everywhere… literally. I am not kidding. Some down right scary studies have come out about mold; citing brain damage, links to cancer, and reproductive problems, though nothing is definitive yet. Read: it’s still early.
I thought it would be good to devote some time […]

Vote Second Best Business Video on YouTube by The Economist

These two men are the John Stewart and Steven Colbert of Britain. This Video is about the sub-prime markets. It’s about 8 min’s long and extremely funny!

Will Ferrel confronts his vicious landlord

I know this YouTube spot has been going around the net for a while now but thought since I write so much about investment properties and landlord/tenant relations this would bring a smile to your faces.
I still laugh every time I watch this…

Cold and Slow Winter Months = Great Buys

Right now in the Winter of 08, almost everyone trying to sell a house or condo is starting to get ansy and mostly freak out. Not only are we experiencing a slow real estate cycle but, Nov - March is traditionally one of the slowest periods of the year for residential real estate.
A couple of […]

Landlords: Don’t Wait to the Last Minute

Ok, with the Holidays past us, it’s time to gear up for the Apartment Rental Season. Agents in my office at NextGen Realty are burning up the phones contacting our landlords about their September ’08 availabilities.
If you haven’t already you should contact your tenants and see if they wish to renew their lease(s). If you […]