by Ethan Atkinson | Jul 1, 2022 | Real Estate
Property Tax Deferral: Hidden Gem?Property tax deferral programs are often kept somewhat secret, and are far less popular than reverse mortgages. These deferral programs can cost states and counties current tax revenue, which is why some jurisdictions avoid...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 23, 2022 | Real Estate
What is hydronic floor heating, and is it more efficient?Hydronic is a completely different type of heat, produced by water tubes in your floors. Forced air heating systems heat all the air in your home, and your contact with that hot air makes you warmer. With...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2022 | Real Estate
Square footage is not what you think. You may think that square footage is an objective fact. However, in real estate, square footage is anything but objective. In this article, we will define what can and can’t be expected regarding square footage in real...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 7, 2022 | Real Estate
Are you confused about the new Fair Housing education requirements for real estate brokers in Washington? We have answers! If your real estate license renewal date is before May 31st of 2023, you do not need to take the new 6-hour Fair Housing course for your current...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 28, 2022 | Mortgage, Real Estate
Getting licensed as a mortgage loan originator (also called an MLO, or mortgage loan officer) has immense potential, and is much cheaper than many types of professional education. Having a skill for which a license is required makes your skill set unique and in...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 13, 2022 | Real Estate
Title and deed are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. To start with, title is a concept, it is not a physical thing. Title is the idea of ownership, the idea of being entitled to something. Many cultures used to transfer title/ownership with spoken...