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Post-breakup, a doctor and his cats settle into a stunning rental
Jeffrey Hamilton came to live in an empty condominium, as many do, after a painful breakup.“It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist. “I had two weeks to move and was desperat...
Acceptance of an offer | firsttuesday Journal
Why this matters: Learn when a binding agreement to buy and sell real estate is formed and how to assist clients by preparing and submitting or responding to an offer to buy real estate. Time and nature of a response to an offerA buyer intendin...
Who Pays for Title Insurance in a Home Sale?
When you sell a home, you may ask who pays for title insurance? Usually, the seller is responsible for the owner’s title insurance policy, while the buyer covers the lender’s policy. However, this division of costs can change based on...
Chrishell Stause Confirms She Has Quit ‘Selling Sunset’ After 9 Seasons To Protect Her ‘Mental Health’
Real estate agent and reality TV star Chrishell Stause is bidding adieu to "Selling Sunset" after nine seasons, admitting that her role on the hit Netflix show is "no longer good" for her "mental health." The 44-year-old actress-turned-home s...
Agents Talk Recovery as One-Year Mark on Wildfires Looms
For agents assisting clients in the burn zones, the past 10 months have stretched patience levels and service skills to the limit.Outside of the regular role of helping clients find homes, they’ve done so amid a backdrop of inventory shortage...
FARM: Shopping for a contractor
Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Download the Personalization Instructions Download the PDF Template Download ...
Manhattan DA Takes Aim At Rental Scammers
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is cracking down on rental scammers — and the timing could be an opportunity for rental agents.Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 35-year-old man with identity theft and other crimes after he allegedl...
Home Sale Tax Timeline: What You Need To Know
If you’ve been wondering how long you have to buy a house after selling one to avoid a tax penalty, you’re dealing with a widely circulated, but outdated belief. The idea that you must purchase another home within a specified window a...
