Title Tip...Working with Investors? Let WRT save them $$$ by issuing an insurance binder. If a buyer/investor is planning on flipping a property within 2 years, WRT can save them a significant…
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What Is The Difference? Homeowner’s Exemption A homeowner’s exemption is just a property tax exemption. The California state constitution provides for the exemption of up to $7,000 in assessed value…
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In this ever-changing housing market, questions regarding vesting (the manner in which title is held to real property) continue to arise. One such frequently misunderstood means of vesting is that…
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As seen on DQNEWS.com CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider, today released its December Southern California housing market report. The number of homes…
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Probate, which stems from the classic Latin term meaning “to prove” or “proven”, is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims and…
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Here is a list of New Laws mostly taking effect next year that may affect your real estate practice or otherwise be of interest to REALTORS®. The full text of each new law…
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A limited Liability company (LLC) is a flexible form of enterprise that blends elements of partnership and corporate structures. An LLC is similar to a corporation in that it provides…
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As seen on Reatlor.org On Jan. 1 both the Senate and House passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the “fiscal cliff.” The bill will be signed shortly by President Barack…
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Beginning January 1, 2013, a new 3.8 percent tax on some investment income will take effect. Since this new tax will affect some real estate transactions, it is important for…
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In February 2012, the United States Department of Justice announced a settlement with five major banks accused of robo-signing and other fraudulent foreclosure practices. Here are the major details of…
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