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Dual agency is controversial among brokers

What’s a Word Worth? Facts about fancy features and a touch of drama make a listing stand out; some ‘puffing’ is good, but don’t go overboard It’s not what real-estate agents say, it’s the way they say it.

When mortgage interest rates are climbing, do you know how these changes will impact your family? Whether you have an adjustable-rate mortgage or a fixed-rate loan, changing interest rates may affect your monthly budget. Home mortgage expenses are generally a … Continue reading →

How refinancing will save homeowners $21 billion this year  

10 Money Predictions for 2014 By Kristin Colella Read Full Story here

Rare Online Real Estate MBA Welcomed to Graduate Studies Longwood University is now offering students the opportunity to obtain an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in real estate. The program is expected to begin enrolling students as early as … Continue reading →

The Pros and Cons of a Dual Agency  You’re out shopping for a home and you see a home that you like with a For-Sale yard sign. The first thing you do is call the real estate agent listed on … Continue reading →

How a Dual Agent Affects Sale Prices Having an agent represent both buyer and seller can either raise or reduce the final selling price, depending on the timing of the transaction By: Sanette Tanaka

Longwood University will offer an online MBA in real estate beginning next fall. The graduate degree, a part-time program expected to take two years to complete, will prepare students for professional certifications in the real estate industry. The graduate degree, … Continue reading →

  Longwood’s programs were ranked 62nd among the 239 online programs that offer a master’s degree in business. Only one Virginia school ranked higher than Longwood. The most important factors in the rankings (http://www.usnews.com/online), released Jan. 8, were student engagement, … Continue reading →