Going Paperless – It Ain’t Easy, But It’s Worth It 14 Jan 2011 | 05:35 pm

Going paperless…seems kind of like nirvana doesn’t it? Haven’t we been talking about paperless for years now? Less Paper = More Trees But I’m still complaining about my astronomical copier bill and...

New MLS Coming to Memphis Real Estate 28 Jul 2010 | 01:37 am

There is a new MLS coming to serve the Memphis real estate community. Before I begin, let me preface this so you know where I am coming from – I think all businesses should have some competition (I c...

Sell More Homes With Electronic Signatures 16 Jul 2010 | 03:35 am

The enabling legislation giving legal weight to electronic signatures has been around for about a decade. It was about the time I went out on my own as a real estate closing attorney. I, and many othe...

Memphis Real Estate Tools – Assessor 12 Jul 2010 | 07:40 am

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended!!! 2 Jul 2010 | 01:48 am

This would’ve been nice to know yesterday as were working overtime last night to get some deals closed.  But for those of you who got sidetracked or delayed on a short sale or just hung up in underwri...

Home Warranty Referrals – RESPA Violation 30 Jun 2010 | 02:57 am

Ok, it’s official – HUD has issued an interpretive ruling stating that the fee paid to real estate agents who refer warranty business is a RESPA violation.  Here is the actual respa ruling. So, will ...

Home Warranty Referral Fees – A RESPA Violation??? 25 Jun 2010 | 06:18 pm

According to an article on Inman News (I didn’t link to it because it only stays up for a few hours before they make you pay to read it) federal regulators will issue an interpretive rule on Friday Ju...

Home Warranty Referral Fees – A RESPA Violation??? 25 Jun 2010 | 12:40 pm

According to an article on Inman News (I didn’t link to it because it only stays up for a few hours before they make you pay to read it) federal regulators will issue an interpretive rule on Friday Ju...

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended to September 30??? 18 Jun 2010 | 12:55 am

Note that the headline says Closing deadline.  In order for you to qualify for the tax credit you were to have had a contract executed on or before April 30.  Of course, I’m sure there will be some ba...

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended to September 30??? 17 Jun 2010 | 06:14 pm

Note that the headline says Closing deadline.  In order for you to qualify for the tax credit you were to have had a contract executed on or before April 30.  Of course, I’m sure there will be some ba...