Author Archives: Buyer Broker

HUD’s reverse-mortgage program (HECM)

I have no dog in this fight. I’ve heard closing costs may be high (especially lender costs) to get the equity but for those who are 62 or older who are cash strapped and need supplemental income to live or … Continue reading

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Criminal background checks for Real Estate Agents in Georgia?

Are criminal background checks being performed for real estate agents in Georgia? Yes and No – d-“pending” on how you look at it… As far as I know, a criminal background check is made for any real estate applicant for … Continue reading

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Who owns the interior and exterior photos of your home?

Are Google’s satellite photos of your home an invasion of privacy or does everyone not care because they now see into their neighbor’s back yards? Take it one step further, when you are marketing your home to the public, do … Continue reading

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Violent Crimes Against Real Estate Agents

Listen to my podcast about Violent Crimes Against Real Estate Agents This blog post is dedicated to those in the real estate industry who, while performing their real estate duties, were either killed or severely injured by worthless human beings. … Continue reading

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Property Trespass – Do Drones commit trespass on your property in your Airspace?

Do you have any rights to the airspace above your home? Yes you do….or maybe you don’t. New rules on small drones kick in today: What you need to know. Real estate law and guidelines have alway stated you own … Continue reading

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Who pays for tree cleanup on your property?

You… Is that your final answer? In general, whereever the tree falls, it’s your problem. Yep – regardless if that big, ugly tree in your neighbor’s yard falls on your property, it’s on your nickel… However, it is suggested that … Continue reading

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Realtor and Internet Real Estate Websites – Garbage In – Garbage Out?

If you look at any one of the hundreds of “real estate agent controlled” multiple listing services (as well as the major search engines most people rely on like Zillow, Trulia, RedaFin, realtor.com, etc,.), they are a plethora of detailed … Continue reading

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How far away from high tension power lines is it “safe”?

I don’t know…I’m not a health expert. I’ve heard many things…back of yard is ok….further than 100 yards…never…doesn’t matter…etc, etc,. Concerns about high tension power lines and their effect on your medical condition were raised in 1979 and more recent … Continue reading

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Impact fees and their “negative” impact on starter homes

Question: When will Government learn? Answer: After everyone else has seen the terrible effects of its actions…and then it will be a little bit longer. State and local governing authorities institute laws or ordinances allowing the local municipality to charge … Continue reading

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US H-1B Visas – US Protectionism or Excuse for Companies to Fire US Paid Workers?

Update 11-30-2017: We conducted this audit to determine whether the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Administrative Site Visit and Verification Program (ASVVP) and targeted site visits are safeguarding the integrity of the H-1B Program. The H-1B is a non-immigrant … Continue reading

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