Since Jan. 1, 2023, brokers must use an online bidding system where an online bid log is maintained and can be viewed retrospectively by all bidders. But very often this does not happen or deals are still made outside the rules of this bidding system. What about this...
Do you want to start bidding on a house? Then brokers are required to use an online bidding system since Jan. 1, 2023. The idea is that this will curb unfair practices in the housing market. Realtors are required to provide a bid log to anyone who has bid on a...
A hot topic at the Home Owners Association is always unfair bidding practices at real estate agents. Online bidding should solve all these problems. But is that really so? What exactly should this Online Bidding protect against? What are the advantages and what are...
With a house with ground lease, you do not fully own the house and the surrounding land. You use an owner’s house and land. You pay canon on the use of the house and land. Canon is a kind of rent. Buying a house with ground lease can be difficult. In fact, you...
It often happens that people use the same buying broker and selling broker, and vice versa. The real estate agent who helps you purchase your dream house can then also sell your current house. This does not always have to be the case. Your buying agent does not have...