by Michael Parent | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yep. Opendoor is now selling real estate the “traditional” way for 5% commission, which is what they are considering a “discounted fee”. Of course, slam all other Realtors saying they charge 6%, which we all know is not true in most areas. But to start offering...
by Michael Parent | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here is something real estate brokers know well: A home is the single largest, most complex purchase most people make in a lifetime. From the legal and financial analyses to contract negotiations, mandatory disclosures, inspections and more—there are a lot of layers...
by Michael Parent | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
About 10 years ago the appraisal industry got slammed with HVCC. Suddenly we had a new way of getting an appraiser out to see a property with the rollout of the “AMC”. Back then it didn’t seem like a very good idea, but today I think many would say that it was...
by Michael Parent | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’re betting you have no idea how much the average cost is, in regulation and fees, to build a new home nationally. It’s no wonder there is such a shortage of affordable housing. Why is this so easy for a couple of schmucks from Vacaville (literally translates to...
by Michael Parent | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Court Strikes Down Eviction Ban U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich of the District of Columbia struck down a nationwide eviction moratorium Wednesday, calling it unlawful. Friedrich’s ruling applies nationwide. The eviction ban was put in place last...
