Friday’s action made it seem a little more likely that the rallies from last week would extend and while I thought Wednesday’s FOMC meeting could be the source for any fireworks, it was news over the weekend that a peace deal with Iran had been reached which lit the fuse. Processing Content Oil futures opened […]
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A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying “no” to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller’s terms. But now that inventory’s grown, negotiations are becoming a normal part of the process again. That’s why one
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In 35 years in real estate, I’ve never seen our industry tear itself apart like it’s doing today. We’re wasting energy and capital, not on innovation, risk-taking or customer delight, but relitigating old tropes. Sadly, few leaders exhibit the qualities that have defined success throughout my career: thoughtfulness, transparency, curiosity, collaboration and a genuine willingness
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