4 Yard Updates That Boost Curb Appeal
Pre-pandemic, a great home interior might override an iffy front yard – but today, many buyers won’t even risk an in-person tour if they don’t like the outside.
CoreLogic: 5 Fla. Metros In the ‘Top 10’ for Mortgage Fraud
As a state, Fla. ranks third after New York and Nevada for mortgage application fraud – but it varies by metro area, with the South Fla. metro No. 3 nationwide.
NAR: 5 Business Policy Issues to Watch for in 2021
NAR’s Business Issues Policy Committee narrowed down concerns to a “top 5” for 2021. At the top of the list is to protect a Realtor’s independent contractor status, followed by education on money-laundering efforts, real estate fraud and industry COVID-19 relief efforts.
The Refinancing Boom Goes On As Rates Remain Low
Homeowners often save hundreds of dollars a month by refinancing at today’s record-low rates, and a new fee that kicks in on Dec. 1 won’t make a big difference.
RE Q&A: Monthly Tenant Doesn’t Seem to Be Moving Out
An investment-home owner with a month-to-month tenant sold the property and will close soon – but the tenant shows no signs of moving. What now?
NAR: Realtors Critical to Opportunity Zones’ Affordable Housing
Opportunity zone laws create an ideal way to maximize profit when building affordable housing, but Realtors need to take the initiative and make it happen.