Don’t have a room with a view? Make one with plants! Plants are the perfect way to beautify interior space. They’re inexpensive, easy to obtain and provide instant gratification. All it takes is a little imagination to transform a lackluster room into a striking design...
As Earth Day, April 22nd approaches, it reminds us that we reside on a living planet that requires nurturing care—just like a business. Americans have grown increasingly eco-conscious and supportive of conservation efforts, providing real estate professionals a platform to brand themselves “eco” by integrating...
If you’ve ever slipped up and said “Freddie Mae” or “Fannie Mac,” you may have been onto something. As reported in the Los Angeles Times earlier this month, we may be looking at the beginning of the end for the two giants of mortgage financing. Edward...
It would be wonderful if buying a new home were as easy as purchasing a new TV, but the transaction is complicated by nature. It’s good to be apprised of common real estate negotiations and surprises that can surface during the process. Contingencies: You can almost...
1. Accepting the buyer with the highest offer without regard to the other contractual terms. 2. Not properly handling multiple offer situations with multiple buyers. 3. Not properly handling back-up offers. 4. Entering into an agreement with no earnest money deposit from the buyer, or a very small...
A new rule that was unveiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) called the qualified mortgage (QM) rule was highly anticipated by consumers and lenders for the protections it provides. The most critical aspect of the new rule is the Ability-to-Repay rule, which takes...
The inspection is one of the most important parts of the real estate transaction, and this is especially true if it’s your first time purchasing a home. Before you head to the home improvement store to pick-out appliances and other personal touches, make sure you...
Most people know just how important their credit score is, especially when it comes to purchasing a big ticket item like a car or house. But a new report finds that U.S. consumers are overlooking their credit reports. The report released by the Consumer Financial...
Last year, one of the country’s largest real estate brokerages said they were pulling their listings from national real estate portals like Realtor.com and Trulia. Their gripe? The advertisements that almost seem to compete with the listings. These advertisements pay the bills for third-party listing...
It’s getting to be that time again – Property Taxes are due! This is a friendly reminder that Property Tax bills are mailed out in October, and your first installment of taxes is due on November 1st. Important Dates to Remember: - Fiscal year begins July 1st and...