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A 2026 law has changed the game for deed fraud in Arizona. The law is now just weeks from taking effect for Arizona deed transfers. Are you ready? The new law targets two steps in a property transfer: Two Republican…
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Is Now a Good Time to Start a Short-Term Rental Business?
Have you been mulling over the prospect of renting out part of your property on a home-sharing platform? Many deed holders use platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo® to rent out backyard cottages, guest rooms, and vacation homes. Using the…
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Signing Put on Hold.
Donald Trump just declined to sign the bill as scheduled. Trump said he would not sign the bill until Congress acted on the SAVE America Act. Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill will get Trump’s signature within 10 days. But…
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Foreclosure Timeline: What to Expect and How to Regroup
Housing costs don’t just make a deed hard to get. They can also make it a challenge to keep. Before we get to the mortgage foreclosure timeline, let’s work backwards and think about what can be done if you believe…
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The Lowdown for the First-Time Home Buyer: Best Advice We’ve Heard
Hindsight is 20/20. That’s why we can learn so much from people who’ve already acquired their deeds. What key piece of wisdom would they have loved to hear at the start? So here it is. A collection of the best…
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What’s a Real Estate IRA (And Is It Worth Having)?
Is a real estate IRA worthwhile? It’s a question worth exploring. While we cannot give you investment advice, we can introduce you to the nuts and bolts of a real estate IRA. Then you can decide whether to continue pursuing…
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Your Child Will Be Your Successor in Interest. What Does This Mean?
A successor in interest may be the person who inherits your home or otherwise receives an ownership interest from you. It’s a person who takes on the rights and responsibilities connected with the deed. In short: A “successor in interest”…
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A Deed for a Dollar: When It Works, When It Doesn’t
Maybe you’ve thought about “selling” your home to your adult child for a dollar. The legendary probate workaround. No gift, no gift tax, right? And you’ve passed on your home without probate. Easy peasy! Wait a minute. Are you sure…
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Maine’s Top Court Stops Condo Deed Holder From Being Kicked Out
Once upon a time, in 2022 to be precise, the Tidewater Loft Condominiums Association sued Judith L. Moskal-Kanz. They sought to foreclose on her unit and sell it. Moskal-Kanz bought the condo unit in Old Orchard Beach, Maine through…
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Is It Time to Do Away With Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)?
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are made up of a few busybodies trying to have control over everyone else. So says Representative Juan Carlos Porras of Miami, who calls the HOA model a failed experiment. It’s a view that resonates with many…
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Look Who’s Coming for Home Seller Information: Google Expands Real Estate Listings in Search.
There’s some big news out there, involving how we all search for homes. Google real estate listings are back. You might see them if you use Google Search on your phone. After an eight-market pilot, Google and HouseCanary are expanding…
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Can a Transfer on Death Deed Save Your Family Money?
Seniors hold deeds to a third of all owner-occupied homes. In the coming years, they’ll spend a lot of money in estate planning. Those who want a simple, cheap way to transfer the home at death have a new option…
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Texas Quitclaim Deed vs. Deed Without Warranty: Facts, History, Uses, Warnings, and Traps
Few Texas real-estate phrases cause more confusion than quitclaim deed and deed without warranty. They sound similar because both are commonly associated with “no warranty.” But in Texas, they are not the same tool. A deed without warranty generally purports to convey the…
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Looking for a 3D-Printed Home? Wells Fargo Has Mortgages with Lender Credits
Wells Fargo just said it’s ready to issue mortgages on homes built with 3D printing technology. The Austin-based startup ICON, now a leading U.S. robotic construction firm, is building the homes. At a prior ICON-built development in partnership with Lennar,…
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Head Off Family Fights in Advance: 8 Smart Estate Planning Moves for Deed Holders
No doubt you’ve experienced it, or more than a few of your friends have. Parents pass on, and then the adult children aren’t speaking. It can happen in any family. Well, you might think, I won’t have to deal with…
