When divorce complicates a home sale

A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.

Why veteran agents should think like rookies

Experienced real estate professionals can keep growing by staying coachable, learning new tools and remaining open to new ideas throughout their careers.

Mortgage Rates Rise Modestly From 3 Week Lows

As of last Friday, average top-tier mortgage rates hit their lowest levels since July 20th. If they'd managed to drop even 0.01% today, it would have been a new 3-week low.  As it stands, rates moved modestly higher in response to higher oil prices. Throughout the Iran war, oil and rates have had a

Bankruptcy doesn't mean the end of a buyer’s home search

Buyers may still qualify for a mortgage after bankruptcy, but they should connect with an experienced loan officer before the home search begins.