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The chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, calls the shots for U.S. monetary policies. And yes, we could say the recent change in the real estate market has a lot to do with the Fed. Chair Powell, concerned…
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The Path Ahead for Blockchain, Web 3.0, and Crypto Real Estate
Between recession fears and a multi-billion-dollar scandal involving the now-infamous Sam Bankman-Fried and friends, all things crypto were on the defensive in 2022. Can they recover in 2023? And what about blockchain in the property investment area? Any signs of…
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Your Mortgage and the Law: An Overview
A mortgage loan is an ordinary part of financing today’s home purchase. It transfers a lien — a legal claim on a piece of real estate — to the lender, to secure the home loan. This lien is there to ensure…
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Home Flipping: It’s Not Getting Any Easier
Some home flippers are taking a step back from the real estate market. Predictions for 2023 point to a cluster of hurdles for anyone who’s renovating and selling: On account of these speed bumps, home flippers’ profits have plunged to…
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Can I Stop Development (Or Other Nuisances) Near My New Home?
Looking at homes near undeveloped land? Found some real estate with a great view, and perfect privacy? Maybe too perfect, you think. Because it looks like a space developers would love, too. What if they build houses or apartments in…
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Pennsylvania Sues Broker for Recording Sneaky Liens on Homes
The Harrisburg office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced a lawsuit against Amanda Zachman, founder of MV Realty, and the company itself. A.G. Shapiro slammed the company for misleading Pennsylvania homeowners with a so-called Homeowner Benefit Program and recording liens on…
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Up in Smoke? Know the Risks of Buying Real Estate in Wildfire Country
Recently, Redfin has been sounding the alarm about a particular real estate trend. People are building in dry areas with high fire risk. This is happening in a decade that’s seen unprecedented losses to fire. The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)…
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A Couple Breaks Up. What Are The Deed Options?
They bought a home together. Now they’re parting ways. They could do a number of things with the deed to the home, depending on their situation. Here, we walk through the most common options for separating co-owners.
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Surplus-Retention Seizures: Legalized Home Equity Theft?
It happens to more than a hundred homeowners each year. Governments and companies take home equity from the owners who run into hard times and can’t cover their property tax bills. In other words, these entities aren’t only recovering their…
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Negotiating the Purchase Contract
The purchase contract. It’s the core of the transaction. Negotiating a strong position is important. Making sure that position is reflected in writing matters. Reviewing the document is a must. Here are some of the most important issues a buyer…
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In Arizona, a Real Estate Firm Gets Certified in Digital Currency Transactions
Chandler, Arizona is a city with futuristic flair. Just southeast of Phoenix, it’s where Alphabet, Inc. (Google) deploys driverless Waymo One cabs to glide through perfectly lined streets. And now, the City of Chandler has a real estate brokerage that’s…
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New Year’s Resolution: Sell My Home!
Is a real estate move among your New Year’s resolutions? If so, there are some advantages in selling early in the year. But whenever you do it, successful selling is an art. Here are a few tips to create the…
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Notorious Jersey City Mortgage Fraudsters Face Justice
The office of the U.S. Department of Justice in the District of New Jersey recently made an announcement. Its investigation of a New Jersey mortgage fraud scheme is drawing to a successful close. A Jersey City resident concocted a series…
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Free Speech! The Current Status of Buyer-to-Seller “Love Letters”
So you really, really, want that special home. Will you be the seller’s choice? It’s tempting to gush over the home in a letter to the owner. That way, couldn’t you bond with the owner over your love for the…
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The Case of the Missing Heirs: Could Survivors Claim My Home?
It doesn’t happen often, but it happens occasionally. Someone in a deceased homeowner’s family was missing or unknown. Maybe that someone had a potential interest in the home. So here’s the question. What if a relative decides to make a…