Willow Glen residents are one step closer to getting a new two-story restaurant and rooftop bar in their neighborhood....
Collins: Real estate purchasing changes coming in August
Some important changes are about to go into effect next month. The most significant change is how buyers can choose to compensate their agent or buyer representative for the work they do on their behalf. Even though compensation has always been negotiable in the past, it was traditionally driven by the listing agent, who would share a percentage of their negotiated commission with the buy side agent at the close of the transaction. Moving forward, the buyer representative must negotiate directly with their client in advance and sign a buyer representation agreement that outlines the terms of service and compensation...