Maximizing a Homeowner’s Chance to Sell
Recent policy changes made by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have shifted the dynamics of buyer's agent compensation, prompting sellers to reconsider ...
VA Allows Buyer-paid Broker Fees
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, known as VA, issued a policy change that now allows payment to buyer brokers on VA loans ...
Smart living with home automation
In today's fast-paced world, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners seeking to enhance convenience and reduce energy costs. With advancements in ...
November 2024 – SWFL Real Estate Market Update
November 2024 Real Estate MARKET UPDATE BY: D. MICHAEL BURKE & HUNTER D. HABIB As we move further into fall, the Southwest Florida real estate ...
Overwhelming advantages aside, there is still resistance to pre-approval
Pre-approval is a comprehensive process where the lender verifies the buyer's financial information, including credit history, income, and assets. Pre-approval provides a conditional ...
Addressing the Buyer Agent’s Fee
Traditionally in the U.S. housing market, the seller has offered the buyer's broker and agent a share in the commission specified in the ...
U.S. Homeowners Property Tax Increase
Last year, U.S. homeowners faced an average property tax bill exceeding $4,000, marking the highest increase in five years, according to data from ...
October 2024 – SWFL Real Estate Market Update
October 2024 Real Estate MARKET UPDATEBY: D. MICHAEL BURKE & HUNTER D. HABIB As we move into October 2024, the Southwest Florida real estate market continues ...
Use Ben’s Balance Sheet to Decide
There is a technique that has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin and used when faced with a decision. As the lore goes, whenever ...
Is a written buyer’s agreement necessary?
Beginning August 17, 2024, many agents will be required to enter into a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home either ...
