David Abernathy's Articles in Real Estate


  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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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