Getting approved for a loan is much different than it was a decade ago. In the past there were multiple options and programs for every different income type and down payment. Today there is much more documentation required and everything is highly scrutinized. A seemingly innocent document requested at the […]
In the world of real estate, you never know what’s on the horizon. There are plenty of times when a situation is thrown in your lap completely out of the blue with unfamiliar circumstances. Such is the case with inherited properties. Dealing with an inherited property or a property in […]
In a typical listing agreement, instructions are defined in writing for how both Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent receive their commission at the Close of Escrow. Industry Standard suggest the Listing Agent receives about 3.5% in a normal transaction while the Buyer’s Agent receives about 2.5%. Does that mean the […]
If you haven’t found yourself in a difficult financial situation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, you should thank your lucky stars; 4.1 million Americans requested forbearance plans from their lenders as of April 20201.  Most homeowners should by now be familiar with the CARES ACT. What is forbearance? Forbearance is […]