by Ethan Atkinson | May 10, 2026 | Real Estate
Do you think that dual agency has a clear and consistent definition, and do you believe the myth that dual agency is illegal in some states? If so, then you might not entirely understand how it works. I say this as someone who used to think I knew what dual agency...
by Ethan Atkinson | Apr 28, 2026 | Mortgage, Real Estate
Do the words “hard money loan,” “dragnet clause,” and “private lending” scare you? They should, but they can also save you a ton of money and time. These terms are features of cross-collateral loans, which can help an average loan...
by Ethan Atkinson | Apr 2, 2026 | Real Estate
Stealing real estate is so annoying because you can’t just physically take it, and you can’t hide it anywhere. As proof that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it, scammers have figured out how to steal properties by bypassing the physical...
by Ethan Atkinson | Apr 1, 2026 | Real Estate
OnlineEd® and WorldParksStudio4® LLC have signed letters of intent to create an amusement park where real estate and mortgage licensees can fulfill their continuing education requirements on 18 different rides. OnlineEd® CEO Debra Ferrier says this park concept will...
by Ethan Atkinson | Mar 11, 2026 | Real Estate
When does the law allow you to treat potentially false claims as legitimate? More often than you’d think! For example, the word “owner” seems pretty basic, but in common legal contexts, “owner” technically means “person who claims to be the...
by Ethan Atkinson | Feb 6, 2026 | K-O, PropertyPedia, Real Estate
In real estate finance, a mortgagor is the party that borrows money and grants a mortgage on real property as security for the loan. The mortgagor pledges the property to the lender while retaining possession and use of it. The mortgagor is obligated to repay the loan...
