Shari George's (george06) Blog

In my office we usually don't pull our our buyers representation agreements when we first take a buyer to look at homes, it's usually done when things get serious.  We have one agent that would not dream of showing property without having a BRA signed.  After today I've decided she is in the righ...

All around the Lewis-Clark Valley the sign of the season ia all around, Santa flew in yesterday at the local mall, light are up, the boats are scattered throughout the rivers...Ahh, yes!  Steelhead season is a holiday time all in its own.  If you are an avid fisherman or lady you know what I'm ta...

Wanting to have your aging parents move in with you is a huge leap for any family.  Last summer, my family made the plunge and together, we purchased a home that we could all live in comfortably.  This situation is ideal for all of us.  It allows my parents to down size- no yard to take care of, ...

When a home is sold and the seller plans on using the 1031 exchange..the seller has 45 days to close or identify a new property to be exchanged for the old one.  If a new property is identified, and not closed, then there is an additional 135 day added for a total of 180 days to close.  If a prop...

Okay, guys... My friend and I have been working on a fsbo for several months.  Generally, we are very good at being able to list a fsbo...but this guy is going to take some work.  Lets start from the beginning,  we were told by a client of ours over the summer that the seller of this home is buil...

 Okay, folks, I am still studying the 1031 exchange... and like I stated in my last post on the subject, to help me learn, I am going to blog as I go..It will give me a chance to review the main points, and for anyone to give me tips that I may have left out, or any other useful insight.  I am lo...

The market for residential property in Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin has slowed down now that fall has set in, no big surprise.. here is how the market compares to this time last year... 1.  Number of homes on the market....2952.  Homes sold in the last six months...3493.  Average sales price of...

In the area that I practice Real Estate, flips have become more and more common... and to go along with this wave of investors and quick turn arounds the 1031 exchange has been coming into play as well.  My friend Katy and I were both taking some ce this week and we were looking to see what else ...

It's official...The date of the Coldwell Banker Holiday Party has been set....First thought of course that went through my head..."What am I going to wear???"   "Gift exchange?  awww, geee... what am I going to get...."And of course... there goes the diet that we have been on..(by the way, I've l...

The HELLS CANYON area was once homet to the NEZ PERCE and the SHOSHONE tribes.  There is still evidence today of the people of long ago all along the rivers edge.Today boaters can explore the canyon's many archaeological sites and old homesteads.  The SNAKE RIVER is said to have gotten it's name ...