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Selling a Home With an ADU: Permits, Disclosures, Appraisals and Liability Risks

Jun 4, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming more common in residential real estate. Driven by housing affordability challenges, multigenerational living, and demand for flexible space, ADUs are increasingly part of how properties are marketed and valued. Federal housing research has also identified......

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Why Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About RESPA

Dec 14, 2020

RESPA, which stands for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, is a federal consumer protection law designed to provide transparency throughout the real estate settlement process. Intended to prevent abusive or predatory settlement practices, it requires mortgage lenders, brokers and other loan......

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Deciding Whether to Join a Franchise or Local Agency

Oct 16, 2020

Deciding whether to join a national franchise brokerage or a local independent agency is an important decision for new real estate agents. In this article, we will take you through some key considerations. One of the first decisions you will make as a new real estate agent is whether to join a nati......

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What Real Estate Brokers Can Do to Retain Agents

May 14, 2020

A key part of being a leader in any organization is finding and retaining top talent in their field. But this is often easier said than done, and many people find themselves wondering what best practices they can implement to keep their employees satisfied and engaged in the long term. In the real e......

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The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Real Estate Market

Apr 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on American society, both socially and economically. Almost every industry is struggling to adjust, and the real estate market is no exception. As state and local governments issue shelter-in-place orders to prevent the spread of the deadly......

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Most Common Errors That Lead to Lawsuits

Apr 15, 2020

COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) has not only upended the U.S. economy, it has made working with customers riskier than normal. To protect yourself, avoid these five important E&O risks. Real estate brokerage is an inherently risky business. In fact, most agents are likely only one mistake away......