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Stay Informed with Snohomish County’s Recorded Document Notification System
Snohomish County Washington is now offering a valuable service for property owners – the Recorded Document Notification System. This free, voluntary system is designed to alert you whenever a document containing your name or tax parcel number is officially recorded.
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Hawaii Land Court/Torrens Document Processing Update
The Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances (BOC) has announced significant changes to the processing of Land Court/Torrens documents, effective from November 27, 2023. This update comes in light of unexpected staffing challenges that have affected the bureau’s operational capabilities. Extended Turn-Around…
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Fair Appraisals Matter—To the White House, and to Us
Have you heard about PAVE? Most people haven’t. It stands for Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity. When it comes to homeownership, fair appraisals are not just a matter of numbers—they’re a cornerstone of equity and financial prosperity. Enter PAVE. This…
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If, Why, and How to Donate Real Estate to a Cause
Wondering how to donate a house? Charitable donations can keep supporting your causes long after your lifetime. Gifts of land, homes, or easements make a lasting mark. Of course, there are various reasons for real estate donations. Some donors are…
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Digital Real Estate Titles? Watch What Wall Street Says About Blockchain
Some of Wall Street’s biggest banks — Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, the list goes on — are quietly integrating blockchain, the technology that spawned bitcoin, into their businesses. In fact, Wall Street firms have been experimenting with blockchain for years.…
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Blockchain for Good: Can Smart Contracts Play a Community-Building Role?
Holding the deed to real estate is long associated with stability and financial security. What if some of that security could be shared by — and build up— communities? This article is a thought experiment. Let’s imagine how things could…
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The “Post-MLS” Market: Is Being Your Own Agent the Future of Real Estate?
Some hopeful home buyers don’t want an agent. “Why, in the age of online marketplaces and bank apps,” they might ask… “Can’t I find a home myself and make a deal with the owner?” Some write to owners, asking who…
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REALTORS® Reel From Burnett v. NAR Verdict
Bombshell Verdict Promises to Transform Home Sale Deals At the end of October, a federal jury in Kansas City found some of the largest U.S. real estate players liable for inflating agent commissions. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and…