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Even with the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program, the short-sale process can be clunky and time-consuming, which is why some Realtors are turning to the legal profession for that extra oomph to get these things completed.Granted, the last thing any real estate broker really wants to do is get an expensive attorney involved in a sale process, but when it comes to the short sale, there are some distinct advantages that property-knowledgeable lawyers bring to the table.Still not convinced? What if I told you that as a Realtor you can accomplish all of the above with an attorney and it won't cost you or your client any money. That, I'm sure, got your interest.This past summer, Tony Bauer, an agent with Viking Realty in Encino, Calif., called a local law firm, Price Law Group, because he heard they were helping Realtors with short sales.Bauer had become increasingly frustrated with lenders. [Read the full article] The blog, Mac Savvy Agent, encourages real estate professionals to use Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and MacBook to enhance their productivity."Mac Savvy Agent exists because we know that as a team we can push the industry forward. We know that Apple products are exactly what a Realtor needs to streamline their business and simplify their processes," according to a post under the blog's "Why Mac?" tab.All rights reserved. This content may not be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, in part or in whole, without written permission of Inman News.Use of this content without permission is a violation of federal copyright law.The blog, Mac Savvy Agent, encourages real estate professionals to use Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and MacBook to enhance their productivity."Mac Savvy Agent exists because we know that as a team we can push the industry forward. [Read the full article] Q: This concerns the cement foundation air vents on a ranch-style house. The wire mesh coverings over the foundation air vents have rusted leaving an open space that poses a risk for various rodents entering the crawl space. How do I replace these wire vent coverings? The wire mesh coverings appear to be cemented into the foundation. --Paul F.A: Unfortunately, you're probably right. Many types of foundation vents are installed into the stemwall as the concrete is being poured, and they can be tough to replace. You basically have three options, the first of which is typically the easiest:1. You can cut out the old screen as close to the foundation as possible, and then build a new screened vent that will fit into the old opening. Use a moisture-resistant material such as cedar, redwood or pressure-treated wood to construct a simple box, then staple galvanized wire hardware cloth to the back side. [Read the full article] 
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