What does the $1.9T stimulus bill mean for real estate?

More direct checks, rental assistance and expanded unemployment are all included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package. Continue reading

Banks get first grab at stimulus checks

Nothing in the CARES Act precludes banks from garnishing the federal stimulus checks currently being disbursed to Americans. Continue reading

Want to make your career last? Heed these 3 tips

The real estate business is often a treacherous one with a high failure rate. What does it take to last in this industry? Here are three tips on how to thrive. Continue reading

Can you fire independent contractors? Here’s what you should know

The majority of agents are ICs. Understanding what this classification means — and having a solid independent contractor agreement — is crucial for any brokerage or team. Continue reading

All that you need to know about filing Form 1099-MISC

The 1099-MISC, a form used to report the income businesses pay to contractors, is a common way to report the payments you make in your line of business to the IRS. Continue reading

The shutdown is tripping up real estate deals across the country

With no end in sight to the shutdown — which began in December and hinges on political leaders disagreement over funding for a border wall — Realtors say the dire affects are seeping into more and more corners of the industry. Continue reading