By Dave Parrish, ABR ®, CRS, CSP, GRI, ePRO ®, REALTOR ®, RE/MAX MarketPlace I do want to make it clear from the outset that I not only understand but very much appreciate the difficulty in... Read more
By Dave Parrish Rarely a day goes by without my hearing the question: “How’s the market?” Those of you who have been reading The Real Story since 2008 or even for just the last year or two o... Read more
By Dave Parrish Here we are the week of Christmas, like me you may be nowhere near what you deem ready for a day full of anticipation and expectation. As that clock ticks frantically down, I... Read more
By Dave Parrish Columnist One of my favorite toys as kid was the magic eight ball… the high tech version of pulling petals from a daisy. It was fun to think someone or something could reveal... Read more
B y Dave Parrish Our youngest child is frustrated, exasperated and disappointed. In the past three weeks he has put offers in on five houses. Four of the five went highest and best, while an... Read more
By Dave Parrish Brrr it’s cold outside. Super Bowl done and gone, the groundhog saw his shadow again, and valentines were delivered. Hardware stores are putting the finishing touches on all... Read more
By Dave Parrish We find ourselves now near the end of the holidays, at that most special time of the year for many: Christmas. A reflective time, loaded with expectations and hope. Tradition... Read more
By Dave Parrish Our rightsizing adventures continue. Closets fully behind us and now inspired, we moved to the attic: home of Christmas ornaments and things long forgotten. Do I still really... Read more
By Dave Parrish This time, I’ll continue my downsizing/rightsizing efforts (see the Sept. 3 column for the starting points). I discussed that after years in the acquisition mode, I have arri... Read more
By Dave Parrish After years in the acquisition mode, I have arrived, as have many, to a place where more isn’t better. I’ve spent considerable energy lately to consider next steps and invari... Read more