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Alexa is the AI service and Echo is the device.  You can see all of Amazon's devices here: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-And-Alexa-Devices/b?ie=UTF8&node=9818047011 All of the Echo products come with Alexa.  The newest Echo products also can control a smart home making it easier than...

SG streets does not have cars because the tracts are inverted.  No one will park on the big main lanes as you would walk a lot to get into your tract.  WB has better curb appeal with houses facing the streets but then you get cars parking on those streets.

Does buying LLC stock mean I am a member and will get K1s?  I bought UAN and get a K1.  Annoying at tax time and have to remember the K1 during mortgage. 

You are very knowledgable and I can see why clients like working with you.  I also can see how confusing this issue is and why other agents are nervous.

Ordering services from my company is not a violation of RESPA.  My company provided the services he requested and was paid accordingly.  I happened to use him to buy my house.  I did not receive a rebate from him.  ;)

We worked with Redfin.  They said they can't do rebate when builder prohibits it.  I don' think they provide their rebate after closing as they disclose the rebate to lender and clearly state that it is subject to lender approval. I like to know my risks going into anything.  I am not mad at my...

The 2 mobile park communities in Irvine are senior communities.  Vastly different than any stereotype you have of a general mobile home community.  If it was designed to limit access to Great Park from the County land across Marine Way and fully resourced to ensure people are safe and its...

Please explain: https://www.justice.gov/atr/competition-real-estate-questions-and-answers May a real estate agent rebate a portion of the agent's commission to the borrower? If so, how should the rebate be listed on the HUD-1? According to HUD, yes, real estate agents may rebate a portion of...

Yes $5K very doable.  That would be $56 per sq ft.  Nice pavers run $10-15 per sq ft and concrete runs $8-12 per sq ft.  This pricing might be for larger projects but at $56 per sq ft, you have a lot of choices.  2-3 materials and clean design will make it look spacious. 

We had the Costco laminate installed.  It is rated for wet areas as well.  Cost was $2.50 per sq foot through a GC.  We went craigslist first and had to fire the person halfway through job.  It looked like crap and it made sense why it was only $1 per sq ft. GC provides warranty and has already...

This has been a huge discussion between me, my agent, and the CPA for a couple weeks when I closed on a new construction house.  I can only share my understanding but some folks here are CPAs so they can provide more accurate info.  There is a law called RESPA that makes any money given outside...

What do you mean by unmask?  Share their contact info?

Roof and paint are big ticket items.  If you plan to hold 10 years, you will eventually need to do some repairs and upkeep.  And your insurance is cheaper due to walls-in only coverage. 

If you set aside resale, the attached is easier to maintain, costs less up front, and you never have to worry about exterior.  How much would rent would you get? 

Varied but for the particular unit I was asking for, a few offered everything back but about $3000.  Most started at 50/50.  The agent I worked with gave back everything but $2500.  But they paid an invoice to my company.  I showed this thread and explained how no other agents seem to care...

I discussed rebates and was looking for someone to possibly help on another purchase.  I was PM'd by no less than 7 people. 

You are right.  It is income to my company.  For our purchase at Silverleaf, it was 12000 that he got.  My options were take 9000 as income to my company (he won't 1099 as my company is s-corp) or take 6000 as a gift and he pays taxes first.  I chose income as I have expenses to bring the...

My agent said he would be violating RESPA and that either he has to give me a gift after he pays taxes on it or pay my company.  I have a corp so it worked fine for him to pay that corp.  Can you clarify on the process?  I can refund that invoice payment and then ask for a check directly to me...