Buki Burke's (bukiburke) Blog

We all know what a great buyers' market this is. We know, but somehow a lot of buyers still don't get it. Buyers are on the fence. Uncertain. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. Waiting for the market to go down some more. Of course this becomes self-fulfilling. As massive amounts of people do th...

How many times in my career have I heard agents say to another agent "Well, I would never present such a low offer to MY seller, " or "What an insult that offer is to my seller". As the listing agent, our obligation is to get the best price for the seller. That is true. In a declining market, the...

  Growing up I never really knew that we could shape our lives by anything other than sheer hard work and discipline. I must say, that although they still are key ingredients in getting to where you want to go, there was an important element which went unnoticed by me for a long time. That elemen...

Ventura Keys Waterway Many of you have probably never heard of the Ventua Keys and that's okay. Many Californians never have either. In fact, there are many people in the neighboring city of Santa Barbara who have yet to discover the Keys, as locals call the neighborhood. So what is so special a...

If your home has been for sale for more than 100 days you're probably tired of looking at the for-sale sign in your front yard. If you want to sell your property now and get on with your life, pay close attention: Your price is too high! In good markets or bad, price is the key factor in selling ...

I have worked my neighborhood farm successfully for well over ten ears. I have dropped notepads and flyers, sent Just Listed and Just Sold postcards, held open houses-you name it. They know me. I recently got a call from someone looking to interview agents to represent them in the sale of their m...

This is so well said and a great thing to keep in mind!  Most economists agree that recent rashes of government spending will ultimately lead to significant inflation. The constant infusion of cash that is intended as a short-term solution will eventually have a long-term effect on the value of a...

  Discover  Ventura Keys waterfront homes. Imagine being able to sail away from your own "backyard". This is why you want a Ventura Keys waterfront home. This 4-bedroom home features a 35-foot boat dock with the terrace overlooking the water. It has a kitchen you have always dreamed about, with a...

Ventura Keys Boat Dock Home. Enjoy coastal living at its best in this wonderful boat dock home situated just two blocks away from Ventura's Pierpont Beach and Marina Park. A private courtyard entry leads you to the glass front doors which open into a large living area with large picture windows ...