Tag Archives: Real estate broker

6 Years of Growth could spell Trouble

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Scott Stephens

Real estate and other markets have been on s fantastic run, the last 6 years. Most markets have made a full recovery from the previous down-turns. Yet, as we’ve all heard the old saying “too much of a good thing…” … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Closings are now Taking Longer

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Scott Stephens

Some of you may have already heard about the new consumer protections called “TRID”, which stands for this mouth-full; “TILA (for Truth In Lending Act), RESPA (for Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act), Integrated, Disclosures. Yup, congress, through the Consumer Financial … Continue reading →

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Missed it by that much

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Scott Stephens

Zillow, Trulia and other online real estate systems are great entertainment. For anyone who is just starting the process of purchasing or selling a home, and like to gather as much information as possible, they provide a loose idea, of … Continue reading →

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Is my Realtor Trustworthy?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Scott Stephens

You have listened to good advice and interviewed 3 agents. You’ve looked at all their stats, graphs and awards and you’ve hired the Neighborhood Expert, a Top Producer who Guarantees you’ll love their service or you can fire them. … Continue reading →

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One little √ could Cost $10,000s on a Home Purchase or Sale

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Scott Stephens

No matter how hard the attorneys work to protect everyone in a real estate transaction, with longer & longer contracts, there will always be loopholes and/or room for deference in interpretation. Real Estate transactions are fraught with danger, to anyone who … Continue reading →

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Specialization for first time Sellers

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Scott Stephens

There are many programs available for first time home Buyers. As well as a myriad of agents wanting to work with them. You see ads for them in literally every aspect of the real estate transaction. But who’s on the side of the … Continue reading →

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