You're ready to buy a new home: thrilled, right? But somehow, you can't shake that nagging feeling that maybe you're paying more than you needed to. Did your agent act solely in your interest? Or did he/she have other incentives to weigh? The fact is, you may never know for sure. There is no one national governing body ... Continue Reading »

It's understandable that many sellers are looking for agents to shave commissions at a time of economic distress. What few people understand, however, is that saving a few dollars on the commission may actually hurt you in the long run. The clichés of "you get what you pay for" and "there's no such thing as a free ... Continue Reading »

Walking down Fifth Avenue recently, I couldn't help but be struck by the number of empty storefronts, particularly at this time of year. So much for those green shoots. Talk of an economic double dip is rising, as typically happens at the tail end of every recession. What backs up the argument for a double dip? Let's have a ... Continue Reading »