Month: March 2015
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Relocation brings a pay raise, and challenges.
Reader Question: My relocation brings a pay raise and more opportunities, but because it involves a cross-country move, I am expecting this news will be unsettling to my family. Any insights on how to proceed are appreciated? James W. Monty’s Answer: It is normal that your family may be unsettled by this news. They are all…
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Successful rezoning property requires a plan
Reader Question: I own a parcel of vacant residential land. I believe it would be more valuable rezoned to multifamily or commercial. What should I do, and not do, in the rezoning process? John K. Monty’s Answer: The first step is to confirm that rezoning creates additional value. While rezoning can bring additional value,…
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Home bidding war is homeseller’s dream
Reader Question: I am going to list my home. I am hoping to start a home bidding war to maximize the number of offers I receive. I want my broker to stipulate that we will start accepting bids five days after the house goes on the market, in order to get multiple bids on my…