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Making Your Mark in the Luxury Market

Breaking into the luxury market is rarely easy. First, it’s extremely competitive – and second, buyers and sellers in the high-end market are demanding. They deal with big budgets with

Essential Readings

What do buyers need to know about flood insurance?

Flooding, statistics tell us, is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. – especially today, as factors

Shining a Light on Solar Leasing: What You Need to Know

In California, where there is so much sun to capture and a popular commitment to help save the planet, it

Resources on Industry Insights

The Rising Threat of Wire Fraud in Real Estate: Lessons from Two Decades of Cybersecurity

October 2024 marks the 21st National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sake of...

Demystifying Insurance in the Real Estate Transaction

I’ve made my career in the real estate industry: first, in mortgage and...

The “Guardian Angels”: The Importance of Fostering a Purpose-Driven Work Environment

In the third grade, my teacher asked the class, “who believes they are...

Agent Tips and Resources

Seven Ways to De-Stress and Refresh During a Busy Season

It’s the time of year when real estate professionals are gearing up for...

Digital Closings: The Future of Real Estate

Studies on online shopping behavior show that Millennials are 19% more likely to...

Vlogging and Real Estate: A YouTube Adventure

A form of web television popularized by YouTube, vlogging – short for video...

Buying and Selling a Home

‘Tis the Season: Attract Potential Buyers with a Festive Ambiance

Selling your home during the holiday season can be tricky, especially when it...

Say No to Wire Fraud: Call Before You Send

According to the FBI, real estate wire fraud is one of the nation’s...

The Process of Closing Escrow: Funding and Recording

Few days are more gratifying for homebuyers – and their agents – than...