David Abernathy's Articles


  • December Home Sales An Ominous End To 2009
    The home buyer’s tax credit program is ending April 30th, though the extension seems to have had less of an effect on the market than the initial program did; there is still a lot of time for home buyers to take advantage of the extension. Experts say that we’re likely to have an increase in home sales this spring as th ...

  • Eden Condominiums - Trouble In Paradise
    How does a downtown luxury condominium with investment potential, become a five-story paperweight and virtual eyesore? Out of 252 units, only 27 have been sold, forcing owners to sit by, with their finances tied up in an investment that remains unfinished after six years. Now finally, the city has taken action in a lawsuit ...

  • Giving Your Home Personality
    Trims are another great way to add character to your house. Consider faux stonework around any exposed foundation areas to dress them up at a lower cost than real stone or brick. Fancy gingerbread trims or accents like brass door knockers can really add some interest to the front of your house.

  • Homes Of The Rich And Famous
    At 66,000 square feet, this hillside fortress in Medina, on the shore of Lake Washington is virtually surrounding with mature trees and forest except for a cleared lawn area by the lake. Complete with a 60 foot swimming pool, with underwater stereo system, and 1,000 square foot dining room, we're certain Bill has all the co ...

  • How To Fail In Real Estate
    Don’t bother taking classes or going to seminars.Never take advice!I don’t care if it’s the president of the NAR, the guy who has quietly made several million selling real estate or the senior agent at the firm where you work.NOBODY knows as much about real estate as you do †nobody.Don’t bother listening ...

  • Investing In Energy Efficient Appliances
    Why buy efficient appliances? Most households are well aware of the rising costs of energy, both financial and environmental; one way that we can combat both of these costs is by using energy efficient appliances.

  • Making The Choice Between Walking Away Of Hanging On To Your Underwater Mortgage
    Home owners with underwater mortgages are in a tough place these days; with a long climb back out of the recession and more economic uncertainty likely in the near future, it is hard to know at which point you are better off holding on to a home that is worth far more than you owe on it and at which point you’re better of ...

  • Shadow Inventory: A Thorn In The Side Of Market Recovery
    Consequently, there are currently more homes than are actually needed in the country; this discrepancy is likely to have a large impact on where the level of stock on the market balances out eventually. Banks cannot hold on to this inventory forever; it is far too costly. It just may be that some vacant homes will need to b ...

  • Spring Cleaning Before You List Your Home
    There is probably more areas of your home that you can think of that might need a good cleaning when the bright spring sunshine peeks in your windows, but these steps will give you a good place to start. Another benefit to giving your home a good cleaning before you put it on the market is that you can see where repairs mig ...

  • Staying Positive When Dealing With Negative Real Estate Clients
    Try to eliminate any negative thoughts about yourself and your work.Do your best, but don’t expect perfection.Expect your best efforts from yourself, but don’t beat yourself up over honest mistakes.Keep reaching for self improvement, but don’t hamper yourself with thoughts of â€I’m so crappy at my job!â€If ...

  • Storm Shelters: Do You Need To Have One?
    There are a variety of types of storm shelters that you can build or install on your property to keep your family safe. The classic storm shelter that most people think of is the storm cellar as per The Wizard of Oz but there are a lot more options available currently. It is best to be completely underground for storm prote ...

  • Upgrading Your Master Bedroom Closet
    As the seasons threaten to turn, it is once again time to think about putting away those things in your closet that belong to this season that is passing and bring out those items that we will need in the coming months. Not only does this allow you to sort through the old season's items, but also allows you to organize your ...

  • Why Asking Too Much For Your Home Doesn’t Help It Sell
    While this seems like a reasonable strategy, when you consider that the fall in housing prices has greatly reduced the amount of money that many of these homes are worth now, it is easy to see how listing your home at possibly a hugely inflated price is most certainly going to hurt your chance of a sale.


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