Balloon vs. Hybrid. Same? Different?

In the mortgage biz, there are a couple of terms that  might sound a bit funny but in fact describe a particular type of home loan. These two terms, balloon and hybrid, do have similar characteristics but are slightly different from one another. So they’re not exactly the same, but pretty close. A b

Ask the HOA Expert: Procedure For Voting In Person And Voting By Proxy

Question: At our annual meeting, the procedure for voting in person and voting by proxy was different. Those who attended the meeting registered by signing in. Proxies were only counted if the signature on the form matched the signature of record. Is this standard procedure? Answer: Presumably, whoe

Pending U.S. Home Sales Fall 6% As Would-Be Buyers Sit Out Slow Winter Market

U.S pending home sales fell 5.8% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending February 15, the biggest decline in a year. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The typical home that does go under contract is taking 67 days to do so—a week long

Do Branded Residences Keep Their Premium in 2026

2026 luxury buyers have high expectations for any real estate they purchase. And branded residences, with their connections to established fashion or hospitality names, are a popular choice to bring value to a real estate portfolio.  Nothing is a given, however. Buyers want to know if branded reside