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How to avoid a mortgage/home buying phishing scam? Wire Information scam and what to do if it happens to you.
Many cities, counties, and other municipalities restrict owners from renting their properties on a short-term basis. The list is expanding as Los Angeles just finalized its restrictions on short-term …
An agent was showing a very nice house for sale in an upscale neighborhood in Arizona. A woman showed up during an open house and brought her emotional support …
Record numbers of single women are becoming first-time home buyers. Female homebuyers are on the rise. In a study that analyzes the U.S. Census’ Current Population Survey from 1981 …
January, 2018 New Affordable Housing and Job Acts Fee, also known as SB2 Establishes permanent, ongoing sources of funding dedicated to affordable housing development Money to be placed in …
With the two-year anniversary of the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (known informally as TRID) implementation happening this month, it’s a good time to step back and take a look …
What Every Home-buyer Should Expect Your long home-buying journey is almost over. You found the home you love, the seller agreed to your offer and now it’s time for closing. Of …
Warning to Consumers About Wire Fraud Schemes When Purchasing a Home. Also, beware of email schemes commonly called “phishing emails”. Several national trade groups, including the Escrow Association and ALTA have …
Change to the Withholding Tax Law on Real Estate Sales by Non-US Persons – as of February 17, 2016 Congress has enacted a significant change to the required withholding …
Making the move to homeownership Buying a home is exciting. It’s also one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Are you ready for homeownership? Three decades ago, …