The Low Down Payment Loan Comeback

Strict lending requirements and loans with down payments up to 20 percent have shut many potential homebuyers out of the market, but a handful of government programs and a few private options are available for eligible borrowers who can’t quite spare enough cash for a 20 percent down payment. Being able to afford a down [...]

Regional Spotlight: New Jersey Takes Aim at Zombie Homes

The New Jersey housing market stands out for its high foreclosure rates, lengthy foreclosure timelines, and many abandoned properties; but now the state is making headlines for pioneering federal legislation aimed at preventing and reducing zombie homes.   High Foreclosure Rankings New Jersey ranks high on several foreclosure-related statistics in RealtyTrac’s latest foreclosure report. The [...]

Your ADA Compliance Cheat Sheet

As regulations become more strict with website production and activity, it’s important for your site to be in compliance with all new ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) rules and regulations. These regulations are expected to be finalized by 2018, and companies will be expected to be fully prepared for the regulations handed down. As it [...]

The Red Folder Rule and Other Safety Tips for Agents

From conducting evictions to hosting open houses, real estate agents encounter a wide range of people in a variety of different settings. While the majority of agents have not been victims of a crime while on the job, many have felt uneasy from time to time. Here are a few tips to help you stay [...]

New Faces—New Opportunities

Each month, the FORCE features some of its new members in its newsletter. Here are some of the agents we’ve recently welcomed to our network: Dru Ellender Coldwell Banker Gallerie Realty I am a broker/ owner of Gallerie Realty in Sulphur, Louisiana, graduated from McNeese State University in 1977 and began my real estate career [...]