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Hurricane Preparedness for Property Owners
Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. Be prepared this season with these tips from our panelists on how to prepare your office and your properties before the storm and what steps to take
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
I recently read an article about how FNMA is being sued by the National Fair Housing Alliance (an advocacy group that represents fair housing interests, better known by real estate professionals as a “testing company”). It included a warning to realtors that work with FNMA on managing and selling its
WHY BUY TITLE INSURANCE?
I often get asked, “Why do I need to buy title insurance for myself? You searched the records, made sure everything is good, and besides, the bank has title insurance for its mortgage, so I really don’t need to spend any more money. Right?” The fast answer is WRONG!There are a
Help Me to Help You!
I know that many (if not most) real estate agents believe that “lawyers are deal breakers, not deal makers”. My experience has been that those who believe in that mantra have either never dealt with a knowledgeable, experienced real estate attorney, or simply only care that a deal close, whether
What does a Realtor Really Do?
Part I – Real Estate Knowledge! Long gone are the days when customers came into a real estate office and asked for help in finding a home.Today the trend is that customers call you after seeing numerous listings on-line and tell you which houses they want to see. Since Realtors no