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Pending Legislation Would Ease VA Appraisals
A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in May 2022 was intended to streamline the appraisal process for Veteran Affairs’ (VA) loans and, in some cases, waive appraisals altogether.
Essential Readings
From Sci-Fi to Reality: The Rise of Smart Homes in Property Listings
Raise your hand if you remember the Disney Channel Original Movie “Smart House,” which turns 25(!) this year. In the
Smart Money Moves: 10 Ways to Boost Your Savings
Are you saving for a home? While it may feel like building up the down payment is not an easy
Resources on Industry Insights
Continuing the Dialogue: The Agents’ Role in Supporting LGBTQIA+ Homeownership
According to National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP), 43...
Video Q&A: Important Considerations When Selling with Seniors
It may surprise you to learn that the largest share of home buyers...
Navigating What’s in Store for ‘24: How Simplicity Will Win in a Sea of Uncertainty
Whether you’re an agent, a prospective homebuyer/seller or simply a consumer of the...
Agent Tips and Resources
What Should You Do When a Lien Surfaces During a Transaction?
Discovering a lien during a routine property search can be an unwelcome surprise—for...
Stay Vigilant: 10 Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals
Meeting relative strangers in isolated places is all in a day’s work for...
Understanding Probate: The Legal Process of Distributing Assets After Death
Probate is the legal process that takes place when someone dies and leaves...
Buying and Selling a Home
An Inside Look at Judgments and Title
The sellers have made the recommended repairs. The buyers have secured their loan....
Tracking the Title Deed: It’s a Process
Purchasing a car or a houseful of furniture is a pretty straightforward process....
Avoid Delays in Escrow: The Role of the Statement of Information
Will the Real John Doe Please Stand Up? When an escrow is opened...
