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Tomorrow’s Real Estate Agent – Delivering Value in a Changing Industry

Thanks to an imperfect storm of economic, legal and technology headwinds, the real estate industry navigated a dizzying array of challenges last year. Many thought leaders speculated on the role

Essential Readings

1031 Exchange: Recapping the Basics

Named for Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 1031 Exchange is a type of tax-deferred property exchange that

Triumph Over Cancer – Stories of Resilience and Support – Part 4

Amanda Lingle – Title Services Representative – Guardian Transfer At 32 years old, Amanda Lingle received a diagnosis that would

Resources on Industry Insights

Innovation in Real Estate Through the Use of AI

Throughout human history, great technological advancements have simultaneously bred excitement and fear as...

The Captain’s Guide to Leadership: Three Lessons from the Navy’s Finest

My first commanding officer onboard USS Alaska said something that has stayed with...

Agent Tips and Resources

Property Theft: Addressing a Growing Threat

We live in a time of alarming consumer vulnerability. Digital technology, casual identity...

Helping Clients Understand the Essence of CC&Rs

As a real estate agent, you know that when buyers purchase a condo...

Five Ways to Get a Jump on the Spring Market

While housing inventory remains tight in many markets, the good news is that...

Buying and Selling a Home

Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed – What’s the Difference?

While both quitclaim deeds and warranty deeds may be used to transfer property...

Three Mistakes to Avoid When Marketing Luxury Properties

While they may describe their dream home as five-bedrooms, five baths, with an...

Tips for Moving Buyers and Sellers off the Sidelines

With many homeowners reluctant to trade low-interest loans for higher rates or fearful...