Landlord! Take My House Please!

June 27, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Talk about bad karma! This house is filled with it…no doubt about it as the lease draws to a close and I try to hand the keys back over the “Janet”, the landlord’s representative.

Who Needs Cable When You’ve Got a Real Estate License

February 28, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments 

Trust me…the entertainment value of real estate is gravely underestimated!!

Real Estate Negotiation 101

February 24, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Is it just me? It just doesn’t seem like it’s much fun any more to negotiate a real estate transaction. Short sales, REO’s and homeowners who have have watched all the equity drain from the homes have taken all the pleasure out of the process.

Short Sales, Fiduciary Duty & Tea Parties

January 5, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

The truth is, short sales with their long lead time and unknown outcome, are just not right for some buyers. And the only way they will know that is if their agent is honest with them about the expectations

My Top Videos of 2010 – The Year in Review

January 1, 2011 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

A look at the most popular videos I posted this year, and my favorites, covering the gamut of real estate topics on 2010.

Making Those Short Sale Calls

November 18, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Negotiating a short sale means lots of calls to the lenders to negotiate the terms of the sale. But those calls can sure be frustrating!

What I’ve Learned About Video Blogging

November 17, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Do you need to do video to be successful in real estate? No way, but give it a try…you might like it!

Short Sale Buyers – Should You Pay A Deposit Up Front?

November 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Many short sale listers require the buyer to deposit earnest money,non-refundable for 60-90 days, while the short sale is reviewed. Fair? Depends who you ask…

A Talk with Joe Homebuyer

November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

It’s easy to see why homebuyers in Phoenix are confused….the news media paints a picture doom and gloom and sets them up with unrealistic expectations.

The Ugly Truth About Beautiful Home Listings

November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes what you read in the MLS does not reflect reality…and sometimes the certified expert does not lend a feeling of confidence.

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