If you’re stuck between paying down the balance on the principal or escrow on your mortgage, always go with the principal first. By paying towards the principal on your mortgage, you’re actually paying on the existing debt, which brings you closer to owning your home. On the other hand, escrow is essentially third-party funds to …
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Regardless if you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, you need to know the exact details about any property you’re interested in dealing with. There’s no faster way to get in trouble with your neighbors than by selling or modifying what isn’t yours. Of course, the best way to prevent these issues is to find exactly …
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Are you thinking about becoming a part-time real estate agent? Then you’re likely thinking “Maybe I can give this a try?” and possibly thinking if it will remain a side hustle or a full time job. Becoming a part time real estate agent is a great way to get your feet wet, but it comes …
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A pocket listing, also known as an off-market listing, is any listing that is retained by a listing agent and not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Instead, the agent tries to market and sell the home within a private or select network. In other words, it’s a real estate listing that isn’t made …
To welcome the spring season this April 1st, ATG Title, the DMV’s leading title insurance, escrow, and closing company is proud to offer a new line of services for our furry friends: Dog house title searches and insurance! Why are we offering this? Simply put, we went sniffing around and after pawing it over realized …
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We’ve all been there. A client comes prepared with a Pinterest board of what they want and insists you make their dream come true; even though their budget is 1/5 of what their dream home should be. Or it is a client that still views their house as their home and cannot see it from …
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Becoming a Realtor is easy, and it only takes 5 steps. Get your real estate license Join a brokerage Become a member in your local Realtor’s Association Pay your dues Take the required continuing education courses and pass the tests Once you do this you’ll be able to add Realtor to your title. Having the …
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a property, or assist people in buying or selling property, you’re likely trying to figure out what the difference between a real estate agent and a realtor is. Although the terms are used interchangeably by many, there is a significant difference between them. Knowing the difference can be …
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If you’re on this page, you’re currently trying to determine a fair selling price for a home on the market and heard about comparative market analysis. Don’t let the term scare you. It’s quite simple. A comparative market analysis, or CMA, is a tool used to estimate a home’s value based on the selling price …
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If you’re new to real estate, you’ve already heard of real estate agents and brokers. You’re probably wondering what the differences are between them and you may have even heard of real estate agents being referred to as brokers. They may sound similar, but they play very different roles. So is there a difference? Yes, …
Real Estate Agent Vs. Broker: Let’s Clear the Confusion Read More »
