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Last year we posted about the possibly of flat rate recording fee's here. Well, now it is official. On June 23, 2016, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Public Act 224 and a series of related public acts that create a flat recording charge system for documents recorded in Michigan. This is a change [...]
From “costs-per-lead” to “ad servers,” the world of digital marketing can seem pretty overwhelming. That’s why the American Land Title Association partnered with Google’s Steve Lerch to tell you how to tune out the noise and figure out what you need. Even better, we can tell you can how you can get started on any [...]
Homeowner associations, also known as HOA's, or Condo Associations can be great for neighborhood maintenance, settling disputes and enforcing community guidelines, but all of those benefits come with a cost: the association dues. A good chunk of American homeowners agree to pay them—nearly 25%, according to RealtorMag.org—but unlike the mortgage, insurance, and tax costs those [...]
More homes are sprouting up across the United States—and the sound of those jackhammers and excavators at work should be music to the ears of aspiring home buyers growing ever more frustrated by the dearth of houses on the market. Builders began construction on 1,178,000 new homes across the country last month, up a staggering 30.9% from [...]
FTC Issues Warning About Phishing Scheme Targeting Wires for Closings Last month we did a TAAR lunch and learn covering security, and these types of scams see here. The FTC is now also getting the word out. The Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Realtors recently issued a warning to homebuyers about [...]
The Michigan Association of Realtors Has Announced Commission Cut Requirement! According to the article released just yesterday "Starting immediately, all licensed real estate agents, and brokers that are members of the Michigan Association are required to change to a locked commission rate of 1% regardless of factors." This will bring a huge change to [...]
On March 22, we had the great opportunity to teach a lunch & learn class for local agents, lenders, and affiliates of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. We tried to cram as much information into the short session, However running well beyond the one hour allotted time slot; a fully booked lunch had so [...]
When you’re selling your home, you usually have your eye on two prizes: Getting it sold fast and getting a sweet price. And who knows how to sell the awesomeness of your home better than you? After all, you’re familiar with all of its best features—even those that might not be immediately apparent to potential buyers. Before you [...]
Highlights: The new Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) report was created to monitor consumer sentiment about the housing market. This new report covers core topics that will be tracked on a monthly basis such as views on housing as a good financial investment, whether homeownership is part of the American Dream, if now [...]
The National Association of Realtor's, has released its Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report for 2015. Some Of The Highlights Characteristics of Home Buyers Gen Y comprises the largest share of home buyers at 32 percent, which is larger than all Baby Boomers combined. Younger Boomers comprise 16 percent and Older Boomers comprise 15 [...]
