Greetings, Today I wanted to simply jot down some thoughts I had about this novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that the news cycle seems to love to talk about: - Will real estate values be affected? The answer is the same as every real estate question, it depends. I believe luxury will be impacted, I think more modest dwellings will not, and for a very simple reason, there is not more inventory and people have to live somewhere. - Is this our 1987 moment? In 1987 we had Black Monday, the biggest one day stock market drop in history, afterwards, real estate prices went up in a straight line for 18 months. Just like any good investor, when there is a shock to the system, you have to recalibrate, you either go to safety (or even relative safety, like houses versus paper ownership in a company), or you go to what has been undervalued. I suspect there is a good chance this is our 1987 moment for real estate. The 80's are dead, long live the 80's. - The drop in stock price...

In this blog, we are going to make our action plan. Let’s start with the Inside Zone. Here are some Healthy action items for the Inside Zone: Bring the Fresh Air inside, get to know your pollutants, Test for possible pollutant sources in your home, and keep pollutants out. To bring fresh air inside your home, use a mixture of passive ventilation and spot ventilation. Some pollutants to know is: Radon, Mold, Dust, Lead Based Paint, Asbestos, VOC’s, and Combustion Gas. To test for any of these pollutants in your home: Use your senses, get a DIY kit, and have your home professionally tested. To keep pollutants out: keep gasses vented to the outside, keep your home dry, keep your home nontoxic, and keep your home clean. Here are some Money Smart action items for the inside zone: Improve your lighting design and boost energy efficiency. To improve your lighting design: embrace natural lighting and choose smart artificial lighting sources. To boost energy efficiency: sometimes you don’t...

Recently one of my associates and their family took to vlogging the once in a lifetime experience, which is living through the lockdown and the coronavirus. And while many of us on the side lines are enjoying the crazy memes that are coming out of this pandemic, they came up with lessons they have learned from COVID-19. I always enjoy a good laugh, but I love me my lessons more. The source of this can be found here . Here are the lessons: 1) Proper hygiene is not being OCD 2) Save money for a rainy day 3) My kids will survive home school 4) Slow down and smell the coffee 5) It's ok to have ups and downs, you are human 6) Go against the grain, Jesus did 7) No more stressing about work, it's a privilege to serve the community 8) Health is Wealth 9) Buy Toilet Paper on sale and hoard it In case you feel like sharing or reposting, it has conveniently been turned into a GIF! The only thing I would add is, be good to your fellow humans-together we can get...

In a recent blog, we discussed more briefly about the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19). In this blog, I would like to provide a more company centric/industry specific update about the Coronavirus. This is the Coronavirus update for The Results Real Estate Group, a Real Estate Team at Realty Pro 100.  On the real estate end, things are going mostly normal. The office is practicing social distancing and open houses are still being attended. In this time, Home is the only for sure thing that can not change-so whether you are leasing or buying, there is very much a lot of enthusiasm for obtaining a safe place to harbor. Loans are very busy with interest rates being dropped again. Most things that can be handled over phone or email are being handled as such-and visitations are safe with distancing.  So, like the meme says, stay calm and keep moving forward. I am available by phone, email, social media and by visitation (as requested). I urge us all to stand together and get thr...

Let’s delve into Part 2 of Green Your Home. We are now ready to have a green home. But the question now is where to begin? Step by step of course: 1.       Clarify Your Green Priorities 2.       Create Your Green Team 3.       Build Your Green Project List 4.       Turn Your Project List into a Plan of Action Let’s start by ranking the three priorities in order from highest to lowest: Healthy, Money Smart, Sustainable. Let’s say Healthy is your highest priority, here are some suggestions for you: Hardwood floors, low-VOC paints, exhaust fans in bathroom and kitchen, plants in the home, carbon monoxide sensors, and air filters. Let’s say Money Smart is your highest priority, here are some suggestions: energy efficient appliances, optimally designed HVAC system, passive heating and cooling features, a tight building envelope, and a right size home with a smaller footprint. ...

Is it just me or have you also noticed how ransacked most stores look-if they are even open? Or how we are creating Toilet Paper Millionaires and a generation of Coronial Babies? By the time you are reading this, it is very likely that everyone in the world knows (or thinks they know) about the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19). It has impacted lives around the world in Personal, Professional, and in some cases Tragic ways. I would like to take a moment to talk about what the Coronavirus is, the impact it is having, and what you can/should be doing about it. The best way to combat a virus, or anything for that matter, is to: 1. Inform yourself 2. Make a plan 3. Make that plan happen-the rest is out of your hands. Let’s start by getting to know the enemy a little bit. What is the Coronavirus? “It is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes the virus is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan,...

Now that you have your first home, let’s get on trend and make it a green home. When I say Green home, it is not an old school building made of glass growing plants-I mean make your home you live in every day healthy both physically and fiscally as well as sustainable. Not only do you at home reap benefits, everyone doing their part to be green helps Earth out. What are some fears about going green? Here are five: Green is just a bunch of hype. Green is too expensive a lifestyle change. Green is too difficult a lifestyle change. Green will not benefit me personally. Green will not really make a difference. What is the reality of these fears? Conserving energy and natural resources is more than a hype. Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling will save you money over time. Changing habits to think and do greener create ease and simplicity in your life. Everyone caring benefits everyone. Everyone doing their part plays to the bigger picture of a healthier world being successful. It is import...

Welcome to the world of home ownership, besides feeling like you signed your life away-how does it feel? You may find yourself feeling pride of ownership, because you now in fact own something. But with great power comes great responsibility-home maintenance. One of the best resources for you, even after the transaction, is going to be your real estate agent. Chances are, if you need a specific kind of vendor-they have one they trust and can refer you to. Home maintenance falls into two categories: Keep it clean and keep an eye on it. Review the maintenance needs for your home once you are settled in plan for regular service. If you notice something different, investigate it and fix it. A small problem not treated turns into a massively more expensive problem when ignored. Be sure to also read your home warranty, some of the repairs that come up may be covered. Also, have reserves set up for “Life Happens” situations. Finally, the most important part, Housewarming Party! Nothing w...