What Is a Buyer Commission Rebate and How Does It Work in 2026?
A buyer commission rebate puts money back in your pocket at closing. Here's everything you need to know about how rebates work, where they're legal, and how much you could save.
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Debunking a Common Myth: Unsecured Supplemental Taxes Don’t Transfer to Buyers
Today, we had a client write in about supplemental property tax bills. Lots of new homeowners are recently seeing a tax bill in their portal that isn’t there’s and pay it incorrectly. Here’s a clear breakdown straight from California tax law and multiple county assessor offices.
FAQ Series: Is it normal for Fannie Mae to take a while? Buying a home through HomePath.
Today, we have a reader who asked the following question: Is it normal for Fannie Mae to take a while? I'm trying to buy a little land lot out here in Hilbillyville. I've been bugging the agent each day about information for the offer I sent. A couple of days ago, the agent called me and said that my offer was accepted and the sale can happen. I had to make an account on HomePath to upload the offer and the letter from my bank that says I have the money. I noticed the status on there has changed to "In Review." It's been a couple of days now and the agent tells me that she hasn't seen anything. She told me to check my email too, but I also haven't seen anything related to a sale contract. How long do I have to wait? Apparently, the listing ends on 11-23, so I am getting a little worried.
Just pulled out of closing and HAD to show you this… We just gave the buyer $67,005 of OUR commission!
Just pulled out of closing and HAD to show you this… We just gave the buyer $67,005 of OUR commission as a credit so they could close 🏡💸 Traditional agents keep every penny.