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Sam West

Compass, Zillow and the Fight for Real Estate Power.

And the agents who have been driving the machine all along. Two of the biggest names in real estate are flexing their muscles. Compass and

August 22, 2026

Gratitude Is More Than A Nine Letters Word

I could have read a thousand books about gratitude, but then I met Ahmed. A 32-year-old Palestinian man who reminded me that gratitude is much

August 15, 2026

Post The Internet And AI Era: Real Estate Is Rarely About Real Estate

I remember when the internet first came onto the scene. That was when fear began to dominate parts of the real estate industry. Many brokers

August 10, 2026

Finding The Perfect Home In Triple Digit Temperature

Every year, people from all over the country relocate to Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities in search of a better lifestyle. The peaceful

August 2, 2026

To Home Owners: The Difference Between Market Value And Asking Price

One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is: What is the difference between market value and asking price? The two are often

July 28, 2026

Zillow Is a Great Tool—But It Shouldn’t Be Your Only One

Like many online platforms, Zillow has both advantages and disadvantages. The key is understanding how to use it properly. I remember when Zillow first launched

July 21, 2026

What Can Go Wrong When a Seller Accepts an Offer Contingent on the Buyer’s Home Selling First?

In a buyer’s market, it’s common for buyers to submit offers contingent on selling their current home before closing escrow. This typically happens when there

July 14, 2026

The Cost Of Being An Emotional Home Buyer Or Seller

The cost of being an emotional home buyer or seller isn’t necessarily the emotion itself—it’s when we don’t give ourselves the space to recognize and

July 12, 2026

The Cost Of Waiting For Interest Rates To Drop

Waiting for interest rates to fall is a gamble, and many home buyers discover it wasn’t worth taking. I began my real estate career in

July 7, 2026

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