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The Rising Threat of Wire Fraud in Real Estate: Lessons from Two Decades of Cybersecurity

October 2024 marks the 21st National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sake of nostalgia, you may remember what the internet looked like in 2004. Social media was in its infancy

Essential Readings

Stay Vigilant – Recognizing Red Flags and Preventing Wire Fraud

In 2023, according to FBI sources, a cybercrime transpired every 28 seconds, amounting to $12.5 billion dollars in losses –

Referrals: The Heart of Your Business

According to a Neilson study, 92% of consumers trust referrals from people they know and people are four times more

Resources on Industry Insights

Green Gold: How Parks Enhance Property Value and Attract Homebuyers

In July, Americans celebrate National Park and Recreation Month “to promote building strong,...

Navigating What’s in Store for ‘24: How Simplicity Will Win in a Sea of Uncertainty

Whether you’re an agent, a prospective homebuyer/seller or simply a consumer of the...

Agent Tips and Resources

Four Things New Buyers Should Know About Property Taxes

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” But first-time...

Understanding Probate: The Legal Process of Distributing Assets After Death

Probate is the legal process that takes place when someone dies and leaves...

Rebuilding Together: The Path to Recovery for LA County Properties

The sheer scope of devastation wrought by the fires in the greater Los...

Buying and Selling a Home

7 Ways to Get Ready for the Rebound

According to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun, the worst of the housing inventory...