The purchase of a home is unlike almost any other transaction. Not only does a large amount of money have to exchange hands, but important legal documents need to be drawn up and exchanged as well to ensure the entire process is following every regulation...
Closing escrow on a home is a huge accomplishment, however as many home owners know, the work doesn't end there. There are three items that should be taken care of immediately after the home comes into your ownership. Not only will completing these items help you...
Although safety has always been a priority to agents and brokers while working out in the field, the recent tragic incident of Beverly Carter in Arkansas has brought about a new call for an increase in security. Luckily, innovative tech companies throughout the country are...
A lot of work can go into persuading a client to work with an agent, however the work doesn't end there. Not only does the agent have to make sure the process of buying or selling the client's home goes smoothly, carefully orchestrating every part...
When dealing with as many people as a real estate agent does throughout the normal, daily routine, keeping track of names, faces, numbers and affiliations can be a challenge. A good real estate agent works with many personalities throughout the day, and in order to...
The national housing market has never been hotter, and in locations such as Southern California, low inventory levels accompanied by rising home prices mean that temperatures in the housing market climate are reaching a fever pitch. In order to secure the perfect home, buyers are...
In an age where green living is a highly valued aspect in many homes, an interesting trend has begun to take place that has had home buyers balking at considering the purchase of homes with solar panel-powered energy systems. In order to avoid paying for these...
With more than 2 million active REALTORS® in various real estate markets around the United States, maintaining an order of governance and ensuring that agents stick to the Code of Ethics outlined by the association can be a tricky task. Lately both the National Association of REALTORS®...
With children off to college, financial matters for parents can get pretty tricky. In addition to books and tuition, parents and their students have to figure out a living arrangement that is cost effective and easy on the student who needs to focus on school...
It seems the old "refer a friend to a friend" policy adopted by many businesses in affiliation with each other has been landing a few in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). According to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®,...