What is TRID in real estate?
Learn more about this federal consumer-protection law for borrowers.
5 min read
Jan 30, 2023
Jeffrey L. Beal of Real Estate Solutions has 40 years' experience in multiple phases of the real estate industry, and has been a Certified General Appraiser since 1992. As such, he has consulted and testified as an expert in local, state and federal cases in a variety of matters related to real property or interests in real property where there is an issue of valuation, loss in value, damages or taxation. He is also an expert in issues involving zoning and variances. In addition, he is an expert on appraisal ethics and practice. He is comfortable in front of both a judge and a jury having taught appraisal and real estate courses since 2000 (4,000+ classroom hours). His teaching includes certificate, pre-licensing and continuing education courses at two-year and four-year colleges and private real estate schools.
Jeffrey's latest articles
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How do real estate agent commissions work?
The lowdown on commissions — how much they are, how they work, and who pays them.
9 min read Jan 26, 2023 -
Owner financing: What it is and how it works
The seller offering a loan can help some buyers, but there are risks for both parties.
9 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
How does rent-to-own work?
Learn the pros and cons of a rent-to-own agreement.
14 min read Jan 09, 2023 -
Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?
Here’s a breakdown comparing the two options.
6 min read Jan 06, 2023 -
Selling a home with a mortgage
Yes, you can sell a home even if you still owe money on the mortgage — in fact, it’s common. Here’s how it works.
10 min read Jan 04, 2023 -
FHA loan requirements 2023
We tell you what’s needed to get a mortgage under this government program.
3 min read Jan 01, 2023 -
Do you need a real estate agent to sell your home?
There are advantages to working with a real estate agent — and drawbacks as well.
9 min read Dec 28, 2022 -
15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: Which is right for you?
A 15-year mortgage might sound more attractive, but there are tradeoffs.
4 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
What is prescriptive easement?
And should it be a deal-breaker, if one’s attached to that dream home you’re eyeing?
5 min read Dec 19, 2022 -
What is short interest?
Short interest can reflect general market sentiment toward a stock by indicating the number of shares sold short that remain outstanding. When measured it can be a useful but imperfect indicator of bullishness [...]
3 min read Dec 19, 2022 -
7 tips for buying a condo in 2023
Condos can be complicated. Here are our top tips for buying one.
9 min read Dec 16, 2022 -
VA mortgage refinance: What is it and how does it work?
If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.
6 min read Dec 15, 2022 -
Can you buy a house without a Realtor?
It’s possible to buy a house without a real estate agent, but it’s a lot of work.
7 min read Dec 15, 2022 -
What is an appraisal waiver in real estate?
Mortgage lenders typically require a home appraisal, but in some cases, they may let you skip it.
3 min read Dec 15, 2022