Quit Claim Deed

A quitclaim deed transfers a person's interest in a property but doesn't automatically remove that person from the loan. This is especially true following a divorce, separation, or other change in the family. Someone may sign their ownership rights away, thinking they are done with the property, onl

The Latest Mortgage Rates from Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. “Aspiring buyers should remember shopping around

Ask Denise: Branding with Birds?

Q: “Denise, I have been thinking of building a brand for a long time and I am finally ready. What has held me back? Well, I really love birds and I had wanted to incorporate them into my brand, but that little voice in the back of my head kept asking, “What do birds have to do with real estate?” I h

Negotiating Tip 50: Acceptance Time

If they need time to agree, give it to them. Patience Makes Perfect A common mistake made in negotiations is that of impatience. We all seem to want everything quickly. Patience is becoming a lost virtue and especially a missing skill in most negotiations. As you proceed into the bargaining phase of