How Many Homes Should I See Before I Buy One?

To get a good idea of homes that could work for you, I recommend at least five viewings. Here’s a question I get a lot: How many homes should I see before I buy one? Similarly, some people keep looking at homes and don’t know when to stop. Here’s my opinion. I believe you should
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Don’t Be Afraid of a Bidding War

I’ve seen many homebuyers pull offers on homes just because they don’t want to compete with other buyers. Here are some reasons why this can be such a huge mistake. In the hot market we’re in, multiple offers are common. I’ve heard people say that they don’t want to get into a bidding war or
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Grand Arche of Defense

The Grand Arche of Defense in Paris, France is part of the Triumphal Way. This line of monuments and buildings starts at the Louvre, includes the Arc de Triomphe, and finally ends with the Grand Arche. It was designed by architect Johan Otto V. Spreckelsen who won the competition of 424 entries. Completed in 1989,
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This Week’s Crazy Building: The Valencia Opera House

The unusual Valencia Opera House by architect Santiago Calatrava makes a fitting addition to Valencia, Spain’s City of the Arts and Sciences complex. It features an oceanarium, science museum, sculpture garden, and suspension bridge, many of which were designed by Calatrava who is known for his visionary works. Calatrava is the recipient of multiple honorary
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This Week’s Crazy Building: John Curtin School of Medical Research

The John Curtin School of Medical Research in Canberra, Australia is reminiscent of dominos, probably due to its repeating forms. Designed by architecture firm Lyons, this modern building screams high-tech. Its sinuous form was inspired by the double helix structure of DNA. Features like the name, cut from concrete, and concrete panels with abstract molecules
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Air Force Academy Chapel

The Air Force Academy Chapel, located in Colorado Springs, CO is the most visited building on campus. With its uncommon look, it’s easy to see why! It was designed in the modern architecture style by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 1962. In 1996 the Chapel won the AIA Twenty-five year award and in 2004 it
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Will Agents Really Sell Your Home for 1% ?

Do agents promising a 1% commission rates actually do a good job in representing sellers? Let’s find out. Having been in the real estate industry for 34 years now, I’ve seen a number of trends come and go. One of these trends, which we’re seeing again now, is an influx of agents advertising that they’ll sell
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Do You Know the Best Website to Search for Homes?

If you’re searching for a home, I’ve got a great website to recommend. Do You Know the Best Websites to Search for Homes?There are many different websites out there where buyers can search for homes, but a few of them, in my humble opinion, aren’t worth using. Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com are three examples that
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This Week’s Crazy Building: Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation Louis Vuitton located in Paris’ Bois de Boulogne park makes a noticeable splash. Designed by Frank Gehry, the contemporary art museum’s unusual forms exhibit his characteristic deconstructed look. The park is nearly twice the size of New York’s Central Park and is composed of several smaller parks. The Fondation is in the Jardin
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Have You Noticed a Change in San Diego’s Real Estate Market?

Now that we’re in a more normalized market, this means different things for buyers and sellers. In the last two-and-a-half months, our San Diego market has shifted from a hot seller’s market into more of a normal one. What does this mean for buyers and sellers? If you’re a seller, it means you might not
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