Ed's Blog

I am looking to get a concensus on what we think are the top franchises in the real estate game today. I would love to hear from people who are currently working with the top five or so franchises in the U.S. I would like to know why you think your particular franchise is the best and why you wou...

Husband wanted!    A  lonely widow, aged 70, decided that is was time to get married again.   She put an ad in the local newspaper that read:   HUSBAND WANTED:   MUST BE IN MY AGE GROUP (70's),   MUST NOT BEAT ME,  MUST  NOT RUN AROUND ON ME,   AND MUST STILL BE GOOD IN BED!   ALL APPLICANTS PLEA...

I have been trying to register with Localism for over a month now. Everytime I go to register it tells me that they are not accepting anymore registrations at this time. Does anybody know what the deal is with that. Is it something that I should expect to change soon or what? Thanks. 

I am curious to find out what the concensus is on this issue. I want to know which forms you prefer and why. I am looking for users in Massachusetts who are currently using either Instanet Forms, Zip Forms, or both. I have been using Instanet for years but I was told that Zip Forms are also great...

This is a great incentive for first time home-buyers (either buyer who have not owned a home in 3 years). Please see attached file. Homebuyer Tax Credit - a $7500 tax credit that would be would be available for any qualified purchase between April 9, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The credit is repayabl...

H.R. 3221, the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008," passed the House on July 23, 2008, by a vote of 272-152. On Saturday, July 26, 2008, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 72-13. The President signed the bill on July 30, 2008. The bill includes the following provisions: GSE Reform - ...

This is the single most important piece of advice I can share with people facing a potential foreclosure is to be proactive. A lot of people out there get down on themselves and feel too embarrassed to ask for help. The fact of the matter is if you are proactive in the beginning, not only can you...

I know there are going to be a lot of people hesitant to give out this information but I am hoping to have some luck. Can anyone tell me how to go about getting REO listings. I know for the most part, you have to register with the banks and get on their list but if there is anything I should know...

I am a Massachusetts real estate broker and I am interested in getting my Rhode Island and Connecticut licenses. How do I go about doing this? What steps are involved? Are there any addition education requirements or tests? I would greatly appreciate any information anyone could give me on this t...

I know that Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are reciprocal states as far as a real estate license is concerned. I currently hold a Massachusetts Broker's license. I am wondering what are the steps involved in obtaining the licenses of those other states. If anyone has any experience ...