Buyer agreements vs. representation: A critical distinction by Lisa Piccardo

Industry rule changes took effect six months ago, but many real estate professionals still don't fully understand representation or why it matters.   Thinking significantly about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective. Industry Decoded features industry experts who can en

Buying a Home? Don't Forget to Ask These Questions! Written by Michael Porter

Can You Have a Copy of the Home’s Sales History? It is essential to know how many times the home has changed hands over the years, as well as how much the home sold for each time. This will let you know about your prospective property’s value fluctuations, which can help you sell the House and nego

The Mortgage Go-Round Written by David Reed

There are lots of mortgage programs out there. And when I say lots, I mean lots and lots. What are all these different types of home loans? There are far too many to mention here individually, but they basically fall into one of two categories: fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans. That's rea