While pricing remains stable, inventories have grown since the removal of the federal tax credit. We are stil selling to those that were not eligible to those that were not eligible for the tax credit but the demand has decreased. Short sales are dominating our selling market. More buyers are willing to wait the extended periods it takes to close for those selling. Investors are still seeking Continue Reading
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2009 Was A Productive & Successful Year For Blankfeld Group!
Congratulations to our partners and staff for a success for 2009 - 47 in the entire United States in Residential Units and Chairman Circle - Platinum for Sales Volume! Thanks to everyone who made 2009 such a productive year at the Blankfeld Group of Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS! 2009 PREA Top 100 2009 Chairman's Circle - Platinum Continue Reading
The Contingency Tales
The meaning of the word "contingent" with regard to a real estate sale has changed dramatically over the years. Originally, when I first started selling real estate the term "contingent" was used when the house was sold "contingent on the buyer selling his existing home". These buyers could be "bumped" from the transaction by a buyer without a home to sell. There was usually a "first right of Continue Reading
Modern Conveniences May Not Be So Convenient
In real estate, we have come to rely on our computers and our cell phones to facilitate our business and respond quickly to our buyers and sellers. Sometimes, they let us down and we are lost!! Last week, an agent wanted to show one of my listings without a lockbox. It is in a highrise so we need gate clearance and access through the concierge to lead the agent to the right elevator. The agent Continue Reading
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, REALTORS – Sahara Office – #1 in the U.S.
Congratulations Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, REALTORS - Sahara Office! We are proud to be affiliated with the #1 Berkshire Real Estate Office in the entire United States. Continue Reading
Professionalism in Short Sales
Years ago, when the world was in balance and real estate agents were in step with each other, an offer was written for a client and then presented to the seller. The offer was either accepted, rejected, or countered in a timely manner. Everyone knew what was going on and the clients viewed the agents as professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Now that banks control a large portion of our Continue Reading
Another Client Testimonial
It is so rewarding when we receive client letters from past and current clients chronicling their experiences with our team. It is the reason we do what we do and we wanted to share the letter we most recently received. Please click the following link : Client Testimonial Continue Reading
A Client’s Testimonial
February 3, 2010 Harvey Blankfeld Brown, Blankfeld & Associates 7475 W. Sahara Ave., #100 Las Vegas, NV, 89117 Harvey, Christina & Administrative Staff: I wanted to write this letter now that I have had some time to reflect on the sale of our property on Pine Leaf. I don’t think I had told you at the beginning of our effort to sell our home, that I believed that I did not need a Continue Reading
Short Sales are Long In The Tooth! Here’s Why.
My mother was a teacher. She always made sure her children did their homework every night- NO EXCUSES! However, I do remember kids who never had their homework done and always had some sort of an excuse such as "I couldn't find a pencil", "No one at home would help me", etc. It was never believed or tolerated by any savvy teacher. The teacher was in control, not the students. We are in an era Continue Reading
The Real Estate Downturn: Where Do We Go From Here?
It is amazing that such a tough year for real estate actually flew by in the blink of an eye (with a tear in it, though)! Now it's 2010 and we all wonder what is in store for buyers, sellers, banks, and lenders. In uncertain times, those that maintain a steady course are the survivors. Real estate agents have been weeded out by natural selection of the finest and fittest. Staying on top of new Continue Reading