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Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonJanuary 29, 2023January 29, 2023

Negotiate Like a Child [Minus the Tantrums, of Course]

Remember the show, “Are you smarter than a 5th grader” or the book, “All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.”? Well, add Negotiation Skill and Prowess to the list of things we can learn from our children. 

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonJune 28, 2022

New Vlog! :: Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates & Amortization Factors

If you are wondering how the rising interest rates affect your specific purchase plan, this video is a MUST VIEW! It is worth understanding your mortgage payment on a deeper level, so you can make an informed decision regarding your dream to buy a new home.

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonFebruary 26, 2022April 14, 2022

Knowledge is Power: Understanding Amortization and Mortgage Interest Rates

Have you ever calculated how an increase in mortgage interest rates actually affects your purchase in real dollars?

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonAugust 22, 2021

A View From the Bottom: Six Reasons Why You Want a Ground Floor Apartment

You’ve been there. You are at an open house for a first floor apartment staring out the bedroom window estimating the distance to the sidewalk, gauging the noise levels from traffic, and waiting to see if passers by look directly into the apartment as they pass. You whisper under your breath, “I love this apartment, […]

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonMarch 10, 2021

Decoding Real Estate Ads: A Helpful Glossary of Terms

I light-hearted poke at the real estate industry and advertising terminology. Enjoy!

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonFebruary 3, 2021

Knowledge is Power: Understanding Amortization and Mortgage Interest Rates

Have you ever calculated how an increase in mortgage interest rates actually affects your purchase in real dollars?

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

The ‘Martingale’: A Losing Double-Down Strategy for Gamblers AND Negotiators

When I was an 18-year old high school senior, my best friend Nate and I enjoyed jumping on the late night bus to a nearby casino with dollar signs in our eyes, adrenaline pumping through our veins and a $20 bankroll our shallow pockets. Our goal was not incredibly ambitious – make $20 last as […]

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonFebruary 10, 2020February 3, 2021

Knowledge is Power: Understanding Amortization and Mortgage Interest Rates

Have you ever calculated how an increase in mortgage interest rates actually affects your purchase in real dollars?

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Six Reasons You Should WANT to Live on the First Floor

I have lived in ground floor apartments in NYC for the last fourteen years. In fact, we recently purchased another apartment on the – wait for it – yes, the first floor. We move in later this month, which means we are committed to first floor living for the foreseeable future – and we love […]

Written by Eirik Davey-GislasonDecember 19, 2019December 22, 2019

Holiday Proof: Value is PERCEIVED, Not Absolute.

Time for a little holiday levity! I think the following picture* sums it up pretty well. To all of my buyers, sellers, appraisers and tax assessors, a very Happy Holidays! YOUR HOME AS SEEN BY…   *credit to @LOFMath for the original image and post

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