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Tom’s Take #121 – Have you been stuck in a tough negotiation?

Negotiating is not easy and there are a ton of factors in play. It can feel like the back and forth will never end and the other party is…

Written by Tom Toole

June 25, 2019

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Tom’s Take #120 – What happens when a septic system fails?

Septic systems are complicated. A lot of local municipal authorities must approve the install of a new one. So, when a septic system fails in a real estate transaction,…

Written by Tom Toole

June 18, 2019

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Tom’s Take #119 – What does it mean for the real estate market if the Fed cuts rates?

There is all kinds of chatter about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year, maybe even twice. There are numerous effects of a rate cut, but what does…

Written by Tom Toole

June 11, 2019

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Tom’s Take #118 – Are older generations moving?

Freddie Mac just dropped a report that older generations are not moving, but is this really the case? The answer is always in the data and the internet is full…

Written by Tom Toole

June 4, 2019

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Tom’s Take #117 – Want to get into your new home before the school year starts?

School is almost out and it is not too early to be thinking about next school year when it comes to real estate transactions. Buyers with children in public…

Written by Tom Toole

May 28, 2019

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Tom’s Take #116 – What is your agent’s vacation coverage plan?

The first summer holiday weekend is upon us. People go to the beach, mountains or a weekend getaway. Realtors are allowed to take vacations to and they also have…

Written by Tom Toole

May 21, 2019

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Tom’s Take #115 – Redfin wants to eliminate Buyers agents

CEO Glenn Kelman of Redfin rolled out a program that will allow direct offers to be made on Redfin listed homes. Will Buyers feel comfortable going this route? What…

Written by Tom Toole

May 14, 2019

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Tom’s Take #114 – Appraisal contingencies and how they work

When Buyers are getting financing, the home has to appraise for the purchase price, most of the time. To find out what that means, check out episode #114 of…

Written by Tom Toole

May 7, 2019

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Toms Take #113 – Condo or townhome? What’s the difference?

Condo and homeowner’s associations are very different. Often times, homes with townhome layouts could actually be condos. This may not seem like a big deal, but it changes the…

Written by Tom Toole

April 30, 2019

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Tom’s Take #112 – 59% of Buyers are interested in sustainable building features

The National Association of Realtors just came out with a survey that said 59% of Buyers are interested in sustainable building features in their next home. Check out episode #112…

Written by Tom Toole

April 23, 2019

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Tom’s Take #121 – Have you been stuck in a tough negotiation?

Tom’s Take #120 – What happens when a septic system fails?

Tom’s Take #119 – What does it mean for the real estate market if the Fed cuts rates?

Tom’s Take #118 – Are older generations moving?

Tom’s Take #117 – Want to get into your new home before the school year starts?

Tom’s Take #116 – What is your agent’s vacation coverage plan?

Tom’s Take #115 – Redfin wants to eliminate Buyers agents

Tom’s Take #114 – Appraisal contingencies and how they work

Toms Take #113 – Condo or townhome? What’s the difference?

Tom’s Take #112 – 59% of Buyers are interested in sustainable building features

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