Donate to MACC Charities
Attention Tri-County Members! As you know, one of our association’s outreach projects is our September walk called Fill the Freezer, however September is a long time away, and the Food Pantry at MACC has been overwhelmed with need during our current crisis. If you can contribute to MACC’s ongoing mission…
COVID-19 Update
Your 2020 President Shelby Muraski and I are reaching out to let you know, that with regard to COVID-19, we have been monitoring the news and advice of health officials. Currently, the office will be closed in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order. In order to continue operations and service to…
Getting ready for “Old Man” Winter!
With the cooler weather already upon us, Tiger Home and Building Inspections recommends we prepare certain items for the winter season that will be here before you know it! Here are a few things to give consideration to: Has your furnace been serviced for the coming heating season? Has your…
The 4 C’s of Mortgage Underwriting
Loan approval is based on several criteria that the underwriter analyzes during the underwriting process. It is important that all 4 are meet in order to secure a mortgage. Credit Scores and Payment History of the borrower play a big role in the mortgage approval process. Credit is the…
Probate Fees Now A Lien To Be Dealt With Before Transfer
Frequently when the Seller is a surviving spouse of jointly owned property or a tenant in common, or one with a life use that has passed away – an “ownership interest in real property” – I am assured that the Seller’s have addressed everything necessary with the Probate Court to…
Scary Real Estate Stories: The House Is Vacant, But Someone’s Home…
The Halloween decorations have already been up in my neighborhood for about a week, announcing that the season for spine-tingling ghost stories has arrived. To get in the spirit, we asked real estate professionals to share their creepiest stories from the field. Your clients may not want to know what’s…
In a Fairytale World
In a fairytale world the beautiful young maiden leaves her bungalow home, marries the handsome prince, moves into the dream castle and lives happily ever after….or do they? While we would love to have this fairy tale experience, what happens when the “castle” is no longer the perfect fit and…
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BASE ABOUT THE BASE NO TROUBLE
Databases are the way to higher customer retention I have three girls 10, 6, and 2. Between the 2 older ones singing the Meghan Trainor song and my youngest putting on her dance moves, I hear most days that “It’s all about the bass”. In real estate it’s the same…
OMG – the TRID is coming !!!
Like all changes in real estate procedures, we will survive and adapt and, in a couple of years, we will wonder what all of the fuss was about!! BUT, the real key to the TRID changes is going to be client expectations. It will be vital for all of us,…
Let’s All Open Doors for REALTOR® Safety
Let’s All Open Doors for REALTOR® Safety It takes a whole community to ensure safety. Here’s how lenders and title and escrow companies can get involved in the effort. May 2015 | By Sam DeBord It happened again last month. A real estate agent took a call from a potential…
