Real Estate by Erick Blackwelder

12/04/2025

A friend called me yesterday for "advice" about her son selling his late father's house in Colorado. Her son lives in London. I told her that I cannot give advice, I can only share my experience.

My friend wants her son to put it on the market as a furnished rental, and hope the tenant falls in love with the house and buys it. I've heard of such things happening. but not very often. Her son would be better off selling the house staged with furniture that will be removed with an estate sale when the house goes under contract. in my EXPERIENCE furnished houses sell faster, and for more money.

12/08/2024

“Your playing small doesn’t serve the world”. -Marianne Williamson

07/29/2023

Visiting Peg and Bill to check out houses for sale in Leland NC.

06/19/2023

The United States relations with Great Britain: Two allied nations separated by a common language.

02/14/2023

View from our 17th floor suite at Margaritaville Resort at Hollywood Beach. The Atlantic Ocean is on the right, and the intra coastal water way is on the left. Way off on the left side of the photo is the city of Fort Lauderdale.

02/14/2023

I enjoyed riding a bike on the boardwalk at the Margaritaville resort at Hollywood Beach.

02/11/2023

There is a difference between a house and a home. A house is 2X4’s, plywood, Sheetrock, shingles, and bricks. A home is a house where we create joy, happy memories, and love. When you sell your house you’re not selling your home; you’re selling a house that is a commodity in the market. When you move, you take your home with you to the next house.

02/11/2023

I just celebrated my 67th birthday. In my mind, I’m 27 years-old with 40 years of experience.

02/11/2023