These days, there are so many ways to keep in touch with clients, colleagues, family, and friends; sometimes it’s hard to keep them straight! Instead of a distant voice in your ear or words in a chat window, there’s a way to be face to...
Short sales often conjure thoughts of lengthy negotiations, tedious paperwork, and a never-ending closing process. Fortunately, mortgage lenders and the United States federal government are working to change this. As such, it is important for real estate professionals to understand how these changes in the...
There’s a lot of talk these days about sustainable and “green” living, and new construction is no exception to this new way of life. Heavy hitters such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and IBM Corporation have recently started making their mark in the...
Over the last year, geographic based applications have been popping up like wild flowers. Yelp is probably one the best known, which started out as a place to review restaurants and locate venues close to your physical location. To date, there are dozens of applications...
The process of buying a home most often entails a great deal of time, research and planning. As such, the last thing a new homeowner needs is the stress and aggravation associated with broken appliances in the home. One step that can assist in avoiding...
Los Angeles Times recently published an article that outlines a mortgage scam currently affecting residents across the United States. According to reports by the United States government, the individuals running the scam are selecting current homeowners to whom they are sending letters. The letter explains...
It’s pretty rare that we receive good news from the Internal Revenue Service, but this is one instance of savings they are sending your way. If you use your personal vehicle for business purposes, you will be able to deduct an additional $0.04 a mile...
According to a recent study, home buyer’s are getting much more particular about the items they “require” in a home. As a whole, the home buyer segment is well aware that many home sellers are eager to sell as quickly as possible. As such, expectations...
Earnest money, also known as a good faith deposit, dates back to ancient times. In the old days, it was known as the earnest penny and represented the payment binding a purchase, often times an animal or a piece of land. It has since evolved...
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or in the process of selling your second home, the escrow process can come across as unfamiliar territory to both homebuyers and sellers. The knowledge and expertise that is required of an experienced escrow officer often takes years...
