Happy new real estate year

Getting through all of the Christmas presents, dinners and travel has probably made you not want to face another holiday much less another financial...

Home ownership matters

It's Christmas, and I’m not sure how many will take the time to read this column, so instead of giving you what I hope...

Million dollar homes and taxes

Three months ago, when I updated my quarterly million-dollar-and-over properties report in our area, I took some pity on wealthy real estate owners around...

The Grinch that stole your real estate deal

If you’re in a home negotiation, whether you’re the buyer or seller you better watch out for the home inspection grinch. To the buyer,...

Today’s challenge for buyers

There’s a big predicament out there all over the country for home buyers, especially first-time buyers. There’s nothing to buy and, apparently, it’s my...

Louise Bolger

Louise Bolger writes about real estate in Castles in the Sand. Email