Misrepresentation – The Top Legal Issue Brokers Face

Misrepresentation – The Top Legal Issue Brokers Face

It’s not a secret that real estate is a tricky field to work in. With a plethora of things that could go astray, it’s important to work with an experienced broker who knows the law the same way they know the back of their hand. Buyers and sellers are tricky positions...
The Top 5 Real Estate Schools in the Country

The Top 5 Real Estate Schools in the Country

As more people get into the real estate market, it’s important for an agent to have a basic knowledge of all areas. This includes zoning laws, an understanding of finances, insurance, mortgages, banking, and tax laws. For many people, this is a lot to learn and have a...
Lawmakers Finally Eases up on FIRPTA

Lawmakers Finally Eases up on FIRPTA

In 1980, Congress passed a law that sought to prevent foreign investors from buying US property. Known as the “Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act”, the act would force foreign investors to pay income tax if they were to sell their US property. Lawmakers...
The Top 3 Types of Listing Agreements

The Top 3 Types of Listing Agreements

Moving – it’s one of the things that many people dread for a copious amount of reasons. Some don’t want to leave the home that holds memories which were created by them and their significant others. Some don’t want to leave the home that they raised their...
Neighbor’s Rights

Neighbor’s Rights

There are lots of things to consider when you buy a new property. The views that a property provides are sometimes the deciding factor in a real estate purchase. One important thing to look out for is when a neighbor can block one of those views or legally use their...