I've written a first draft of our October Home On The Course newsletter and will have it in the mail (email) in the next week. The lead article will be of interest to those who yearn to play golf year round. There are not many climates where that is possible, but the housing market woes and consequent price drops are putting the two-home choice within reach for many who like their golf not too hot (think summers in Florida) and not too cold (think winters in Maine), but just right.
I also describe in less than scholarly detail a 12-year old scholarly paper that investigates the irrational expectations sellers have about the value of their homes, and how buyers can use that psychology to their advantage during negotiations. I don't know whether this article will help you save money when you negotiate to purchase someone else's home (or to sell your own), but it should make the process less anxiety riddled.
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Family compound: Furnished condos at Owl's Nest in Campton, NH, are priced beginning in the $300s, and most have views of the terrific golf course (I played it). Ski areas are just 20 minutes away. Contact me if you would like more info.