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Buying a home has long been part of the American dream. But with the housing crisis and financial uncertainties of the recent past, people are now more hesitant to make such a big financial commitment. In the end though, buying a home is still one of the best investments anyone can make.  So when facedRead more

Getting a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially for first-time home buyers who have never been through the process. To make matters worse, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding mortgages that can scare home buyers into thinking they can’t buy a home.  David Stapp with Louisiana Mortgage Associates debunks five of the most common mortgageRead more

Real estate transactions are riddled with potential complications. One of the more impactful hurdles that may arise during due diligence before a sale is property liens. Since all property liens must be paid before a sale can go through, they can slow down or even put a halt to a transaction because they essentially “cloud”Read more

When it comes to home improvement, not all renovations are valued equally. Since improvements can get quite expensive, it’s helpful to know which will give you the most bang for your buck on resale since not all renovations will increase the home’s value enough to drive up the sale price to absorb the costs ofRead more

Planning to try to sell a house this summer? Enhance the Home’s Curb Appeal The first impression buyers have of a house is its exterior. Curb appeal is especially important in the summer as people tend to visualize themselves outside, so they will be paying close attention to the vibes the exterior of a homeRead more

Errors in public records can be devastating for homeowners. They can affect the deed or survey of a property and cause severe financial strain to resolve. But human errors in public records are common.That’s why it is so important to check for mistakes early in the real estate transaction process. How Errors in Public RecordsRead more

Social media marketing has become an essential aspect of a real estate agent’s lead development strategy. It is one of the primary lead generators for realtors because the majority of buyers are online. But capitalizing on social media is more complicated than simply posting to Facebook or Twitter randomly a few times a week. InRead more

The closing process for residential transactions has always been an onerous and time-consuming one as sellers, buyers, agents, and attorneys spend hours going through the motions and signing a high volume of paperwork. But that is all changing as technology has opened the door for home closings to go fully digital, allowing customers to closeRead more

Millennials are the largest generation in history and they currently represent the largest share of home buyers in the real estate market. Though they have been in the market for a few years, they remain a puzzle that realtors have struggled to solve. Who is the Millennial Home Buyer? Though they may be difficult toRead more

Technology has become the driving force behind business processes in nearly all industries and sectors. The title industry is no exception. Advancements in technology have allowed title companies, loan companies and realtors to work together more efficiently to streamline real estate transactions. Though it was slow to adopt technology, the title industry has become aRead more