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A resource that goes beyond the closing

Buying a home is just the beginning of homeownership and it's important to have good resources for all the different things that it involves. That is why you're going to want to keep the communication channels open between you and your agent. Follow your real estate...

Pre-approval as a homebuyer’s second step

In today's challenging real estate market, obtaining mortgage pre-approval is a fundamental step for homebuyers, offering a clear picture of their purchasing power. By first choosing a knowledgeable agent to work with, buyers can benefit from expert guidance in...

The Key Elements of Single-Family Rental Investments

Single-family rentals (SFRs) are established as a compelling investment opportunity in the real estate market, offering a unique blend of stability and growth potential. These standalone residential properties, rented out to tenants, provide investors with a tangible...

Avoid additional costs with your buyer’s agent

The real estate landscape is shifting, with new practices like mandatory buyer's agreements becoming the norm. While these agreements aim to provide clarity and protection, they can also create unexpected complications. Imagine signing a buyer's agreement with an...

Maximizing a Homeowner’s Chance to Sell

Recent policy changes made by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have shifted the dynamics of buyer's agent compensation, prompting sellers to reconsider their strategies. Many buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, have limited savings and may struggle to...

VA Allows Buyer-paid Broker Fees

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known as VA, issued a policy change that now allows payment to buyer brokers on VA loans. They will be subject to certain safeguards, such as the requirement that all buyer-broker fees charged to veterans "must be...

Smart living with home automation

In today's fast-paced world, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners seeking to enhance convenience and reduce energy costs. With advancements in technology, smart home devices offer innovative solutions that not only simplify daily tasks but...

Overwhelming advantages aside, there is still resistance to pre-approval

Pre-approval is a comprehensive process where the lender verifies the buyer's financial information, including credit history, income, and assets. Pre-approval provides a conditional commitment from the mortgage company to lend a specific amount, pending appraisal of...

Addressing the Buyer Agent’s Fee

Traditionally in the U.S. housing market, the seller has offered the buyer's broker and agent a share in the commission specified in the listing agreement between the seller and the listing broker and agent. In a settlement between the National Association of...

U.S. Homeowners Property Tax Increase

Last year, U.S. homeowners faced an average property tax bill exceeding $4,000, marking the highest increase in five years, according to data from Attom Data Solutions, a real estate data firm. Property taxes nationwide amounted to over $363 billion in 2023,...

A resource that goes beyond the closing

Buying a home is just the beginning of homeownership and it's important to have good resources for all the different things that it involves. That is why you're going to want to keep the communication channels open between you and your agent. Follow your real estate...

Pre-approval as a homebuyer’s second step

In today's challenging real estate market, obtaining mortgage pre-approval is a fundamental step for homebuyers, offering a clear picture of their purchasing power. By first choosing a knowledgeable agent to work with, buyers can benefit from expert guidance in...

Maximizing a Homeowner’s Chance to Sell

Recent policy changes made by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have shifted the dynamics of buyer's agent compensation, prompting sellers to reconsider their strategies. Many buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, have limited savings and may struggle to...

VA Allows Buyer-paid Broker Fees

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known as VA, issued a policy change that now allows payment to buyer brokers on VA loans. They will be subject to certain safeguards, such as the requirement that all buyer-broker fees charged to veterans "must be...

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