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Joe Tyrrell Named CEO at Optimal Blue
Tyrrell succeeds interim CEO Scott Smith of Optimal Blue’s parent company, Constellation Software Inc. Continue Reading Joe Tyrrell Named CEO at Optimal Blue
Navigating 2024: Homeownership in a Changing Interest Rate Landscape
As we navigate the economic landscape of 2024, homeowners must be acutely aware of the changing interest rate environment. These rates directly impact mortgage payments, refinancing opportunities, and home equity, making it crucial for homeowners to stay informed and...
Tim Ayres Named New Chairman for British Columbia Real Estate Association
The Sooke-based realtor has been on the BCREA board since 2020. Continue Reading Tim Ayres Named New Chairman for British Columbia Real Estate Association
Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
The bill was praised by National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears. Continue Reading Rep. Adam Schiff Offers Bill to Convert Government Buildings into Affordable Housing
USC Debuts Online Certificate in Real Estate Law
The online Real Estate Law certificate may be earned as a standalone certificate in as few as three semesters. Continue Reading USC Debuts Online Certificate in Real Estate Law
What would it take to crash the housing market?
Source: Housing Wire --- Home prices are skyrocketing, housing inventory is at all-time lows and homebuyers have to contend with multiple bids. Can this last? No, it can’t. In time, markets always find balance and balance is a good thing. But, that doesn’t mean...
How to get yourself mortgage ready
Source: The Guardian --- Get a ballpark figure One of the first things you should do is get a realistic idea of how much you’re likely to be able to borrow so you can see if it is worth going ahead. This will depend on three main things: your income, your outgoings...
Will the middle class survive a nationwide housing shortage?
Source: USA Today --- In this current mad dash to find housing, the first 48 hours are proving to be crucial to either make or break a deal, especially for prospective middle-class homebuyers. Just ask Jonathan Sigrist and Krystal Dickison of Charlotte,...
A New Digital Currency System Will be Arriving Shortly
By Dan Harkey Real Estate & Finance Consultant m: 949 533-8315 | e: [email protected] Introduction: Banks began using computer technology to automate manual processing in the mid to late 1940s. Bank credit cards were created in 1950 as a portable payment...
NFTs forced into all facets of life — including real estate
Source: firsttuesday Journal--- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the cryptocurrency phenomenon quickly materializing in a real world setting, are becoming harder and harder to ignore. Many industries have hopped on board. What does this mean for the real estate market? The...
‘The scammers are getting quite crafty’: Kentucky man nearly loses $70K in real estate scam
Source: WHAS 11 ABC --- LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Attorney General’s Office in Kentucky reported more than $12.7 million lost to scammers in 2021. Some of those losses were because of real estate scams. A Louisville man told WHAS11 News he was in the process of closing...
How to choose a title company for your real estate closing
Source: The Washington Post --- Most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime, so they’re not likely to have a title company to handle their closing on speed dial. While finding a trustworthy and knowledgeable lender and real estate agent are usually...
Can I buy real estate inside of my IRA?
Source: True Jersey --- Q. I wanted to buy a condo for my son, where he would pay rent that would cover the monthly carrying costs. If I wanted to buy it within an IRA, can I? I’d rather not take a mortgage. — Dad A. That’s a very generous move. It is possible to buy...
Are You Money Laundering?
So, you want to get a new home and you have a new job and you are not sure if you can be approved? It seems to be happening more and more. I continue to hear things like “I just moved and took a filler job until I can find something better….. it is a commission job...
CAN YOU PUT AN OFFER ON A HOUSE THAT’S CONTINGENT?
Source: RIS Media --- Yes! Once you find your dream home and it happens to be marked as contingent, you can still place an offer. Here’s all you should know about contingent sales as a potential home buyer. Contingent meaning Real estate listings go through different...
