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Your Roadmap to Homeownership: Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home

Your Roadmap to Homeownership... Buying a home is an exciting journey, but it can also feel overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Whether you've already chosen a

March 3, 2025
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Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio: A Key to Homeownership

What is Debt-to-Income Ratio & How Does it Impact Your Buying Power? Buying a home is an exciting goal, but before you start house hunting, it's important to understand a

March 2, 2025
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Buying a Home with Variable Income, Overtime, or Side Hustles

Can You Get a Mortgage With Variable Income, Overtime or Bonuses? Yes. Having variable income does not automatically make it harder or impossible to qualify for a mortgag

February 28, 2025
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Are Zero-Fee Touring Agreements a Loophole in NAR’s Settlement?

Growing controversy: Zero-fee touring agreements in real estate Compliance expert Summer Goralik and Professor Tanya Monestier examine the growing controversy surrounding

February 26, 2025
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Ditch the Cold Calls: Smarter Ways to Build a Thriving Real Estate Business

Relationship Building & Strategic Daily Actions for Agents Cold calling is becoming less effective, and agents need better ways to generate leads without wasting time and

February 26, 2025
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Mortgage Myths vs. Truths: What You Really Need to Know

Mortgage Myths vs. Truths: What? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial steps you'll ever take. But with so much information out there, it's easy to get confused.

February 25, 2025
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Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Home

Why is Now a Great Time to Buy? Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but let me tell you about my client, Sarah. She had been renting for years, worried that homeownershi

February 21, 2025
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How To Spot Fake News & Stay Informed In Real Estate

The Importance of Media Literacy For Real Estate Agents In a world where misinformation spreads quickly, real estate agents must become skilled at identifying fake news,

February 19, 2025
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REX vs. Zillow Case: Was It a Website Update or Antitrust Violation?

Did Zillow's move harm non-MLS brokers? A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Zillow's 2021 website update—segregating MLS and non

February 19, 2025
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Down Payment Assistance: State Programs vs. Broker & Lender Options—Which is Best?

Down Payment Assistance: State Programs vs. Broker & Lender Options—Which is Best? Buying a home is exciting, but saving for a down payment can be tough. That's where dow

February 13, 2025
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Inflation Fears, Impacting Housing Affordability and Consumer Confidence

How Are Inflation Fears Impacting Housing Affordability and Consumer Confidence? Consumer concerns over inflation have surged following President Trump's announcement of

February 12, 2025
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Relationships (Not Branding) Will Drive Your Real Estate Success

Branding Gets Attention, But Relationships Build Lasting Success While logos and marketing materials help create visibility, clients ultimately choose agents they trust.

February 12, 2025