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Louise Bolger

Louise Bolger

August 17, 2017
Louise Bolger is The Sun’s Real Estate columnist.
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November 20, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Anticipating condo special assessments

Owning property is nothing short of waiting for the unexpected to happen. Whether you own a single-family home or live in a condominium community, you can be sure that eventually, you will have to ma…
November 13, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

So, you want to be a real estate investor

There’s only one thing trickier than real estate investing and that’s – well come to think of it there isn’t anything trickier. When it comes to navigating the ins and outs of real estate investing t…
November 6, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Before you sell, become a home historian

Last week was Halloween, and we talked about disclosing everything, even if not required by law, that might be negative about your home to prospective buyers. What may seem ridiculous to you, like sp…
October 30, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Real estate sales can require scary disclosures

What do people do when they have everything they can possibly need? A safe and secure place to live, plenty of good quality food and access to modern health care. You know what they do, they pay to b…
October 23, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Florence – another wake-up call

If you live in Florida or other states along the East Coast almost up to Canada hurricanes and coastal flooding are just part of the territory. A little over a month ago, everyone in these regions ha…
October 9, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie

Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie may sound like the title of the newest coming of age beach read, but that couldn’t be further from what they actually are. Nevertheless, this trio may also be going through…
October 2, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Attorney or no attorney – that is the question

Something real estate brokers learn early on if they happen to move from one state to another is that the culture of buying and selling real estate varies. Some states call signing a contract of sale…
September 25, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

In real estate, cash rules

“Never count on making a good sale. Have the purchase price be so attractive that even a mediocre sale gives good results.” Warren Buffett said this in 1963 in an era when not everyone considered…
September 18, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Honesty is the best policy – especially in real estate

Good old Benjamin Franklin had it right well over 200 years ago – when you’re dealing with people the best course of action is to be honest. And when you’re selling real estate, it’s more than a good…
September 12, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Why aren’t you moving?

Last week we talked about moving and the emotional and financial toll it can take on your family. This week we’re going to touch on why people aren’t moving as much, at least not for jobs. It’s a…
September 4, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Why are you moving?

One of the first things we ask when a friend or relative decides to move is, “Why are you moving?” That’s a question that has dozens of answers. None of them are simple, and none of them come without…
August 28, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

We’re Americans; we borrow

Americans are very comfortable with debt, whether its household debt or government debt. And apparently, rising interest rates aren’t making any difference in our enthusiasm for borrowing. The Fed…
August 21, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Who’s entitled to title insurance?

As discussed last week, everyone needs homeowner’s insurance and an adequate amount. And of course, if you own a vehicle you need insurance on that as well. But what about this title insurance thing…
August 14, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Are you underinsured?

My least favorite topic to talk about and write about is homeowners’ insurance. I’m not much for burying my head in the sand, but when it comes to insurance, I accept on blind faith whatever my broke…
August 7, 2018
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Home sales declining, but not here

As reported at the end of July, U.S. growth exceeded 4 percent, the fastest since 2014. Nevertheless, even this great economic news isn’t helping the national housing market from pulling itself out o…