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They call it the dirty deeds law. Recorders of Texas deeds may, as of July 2023, card people who show up to file home deed transfers. Meanwhile, in Arizona, a swindler sold an ill-gotten deed to the Zillow® real estate…
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Digital Closings Are Here, and They’re Evolving Fast
Until recently, getting a mortgage was a paper chase. Suddenly, the industry’s going digital. It’s all part of the wave to remote and hybrid work. And the rules and regulations have adjusted with phenomenal speed. Title companies now view digital…
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Need to Buy a Home in Another State? Your Overall Game Plan, and 4 Key Steps
“When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.” ― Rodney Dangerfield Need to move? You’re not alone. Going interstate? Many people (and their kids) are doing that, too. Of all people on the…
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Second Half of 2023: What’s Next for Home Prices, Property Values, and Mortgage Costs?
We live in interesting times. And this real estate market is doing its part to keep us on our toes. If you hope to successfully sell or buy a home in the months ahead, you’ll need to read the signs.…
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Selling Your Home for a Handsome Profit This Year? Is Capital Gains Tax an Issue?
After the phenomenal real estate market of the past few years, those who’d like to sell could reap significant capital gains over and above what they originally paid for their homes. Those who sell should know how the Internal Revenue…
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AI and Blockchain: Their Blended Impact in Real Estate
Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology have been converging. Both are transforming the way real estate works. AI is about to change the way we create (and look for) listings. It’ll change the way our brokers and lenders gather and…
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Quitclaim Forgery Is Snatching Florida Homes From Seniors and Dead People
Some people will steal their own mothers’ homes. In a stunning case of deed fraud, a woman named Wanda donned a wig and pretended to be her own elderly mother, then tried to steal her home in Hillsborough County, Florida.…
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Small Mortgages for Modest Homes: Where Are They?
Many renters, facing rising housing costs, feel stuck. They would love to buy a modest home. They’d love a modest loan to go with it. But… Try finding a mortgage to buy a home under $150,000 these days. Where small…
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Insurance Fraud: Homeowners Can Be Victims or Perpetrators
Whether it’s a homeowner’s title insurance policy, or a home/condo owner’s policy, no homeowner wants to be involved with apparent fraud. The potential consequences are serious. Although most criminal and real estate laws are established by the states, insurance fraud…
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“Deed Theft” Is a Crime, Says New York Legislature
On June 24, 2023, New York’s lawmakers passed a bill to create the crime of deed theft and help New Yorkers hold onto their homes. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, has been vocal about the need for new legislation…
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New in 2023: Illinois Notary Law Gets a Makeover
For the first time since 1986, Illinois has dramatically revamped its notary laws. New language in Illinois law, which became effective in June 2023, has made sweeping changes to rules for notarizations. Here’s what you need to know.
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Buying a Home By Pulling From a 401(k)? You’re Not Alone.
The average employee’s 401(k) account isn’t what it used to be. Consider people with money in Vanguard employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement accounts. Their precious retirement savings drooped 20% (year-over-year) in 2022. A person with a balance near the median (at the…
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Latest From SCOTUS: A Tale of Two Property Rights Cases
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) lauded wins for property rights in two recent Supreme Court cases. But the two cases dealt with starkly different questions.
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Did Biden Raise Mortgage Fees for Borrowers With Good Credit to Help People With Bad Credit?
In May 2023, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rolled out a new upfront fee structure for mortgages. Some critics have claimed President Joe Biden is helping people with bad credit at the expense of people with good credit. Some call…
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Best Way to Inherit a Home in Probate: Executor’s Deed, Administrator’s Deed, or Quitclaim?
If you inherit a home, what deed will you get? It all depends on the estate planning done by the late homeowner. If you’re willed the home, it’s likely an executor’s deed. If the late homeowner died without a will,…
