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Using AI and a Chatbot for the first time
Until a few minutes ago I did not know the word chatbot. Our IT person put a
Chatbot on my www.dougknowsrealestate.com page. It is interactive and answers
residential real estate questions quickly — wait there’s more. We have asked it …
Buyers: Get Ready to Buy
I tell those who ask about buying in San Jose that now is not the time to buy; but, get ready. It seems like this economic misery has been with us forever but it has only been a short while and …
Read MoreBuy Out of The Area
I am not a fan of San Jose Real Estate prices. As with many large cities the home prices can be way too expensive for most and buying a home seems unreachable.
Years ago I lived and worked in Orange …
Read MoreIf interest rates are high – why are home prices staying high
Interest rates and home prices are in many ways tied together. When rates go down so many times the home prices go up and when rates climb the home prices will go down. That was not the case when we …
Read MoreWhen is it a good time to buy ? California
A customer sent me an email asking when is it a good time to buy. Instead of re-writing the contents here is the email I sent to him.
I will have a funny answer. The answer is always “Buy Now” …
Read MoreHow is the Interest Rate Determined ?
Well, for an individual buyer the rate is determined by a lot of factors: primary home or investment home, loan size, Loan to Value, credit score, credit history, debt ratio, type of income, job history, job stability, w-2 or 1099 …
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors.
The Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors. In the article there is a quote from an analyst “When you’re looking at where deals are pricing, it is simply …
Read More5 Backyard Design Ideas That Your Dogs Will Love
If you’re like most of us dog owners, you’ve been spending and plan to spend a lot of time with your pooches this year. This means it’s the perfect time to make the backyard more inviting to both you and …
Read MoreI am a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
I am a Mortgage Loan Officer, Realtor, and A Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist.
Here are some facts most people don’t know.
- A loan can be made on a property in Trust while the person(s) is alive
- Probate only comes
On the Market: Tips to Sell Your Humble Dog-Friendly Abode
Some people are dog lovers, while others aren’t. While the latter seems crazy to you, you need to keep this in mind when you are trying to sell your home. For some potential buyers, the dog-friendly aspect will be a …
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