13 Feb Ensuring Your Home Sells in 2012
The verdict is in...
Author: cvescrow
06 Feb FHA Delays Implementation of Anti-Flipping Rule
As part of an ongoing effort to spur growth in real estate, the FHA recently announced they would again delay implementation of an anti-flipping rule. The rule prohibited buyers from obtaining FHA-insured financing for homes owned by the seller for less than 90 days, leaving...
30 Jan On The Go: How to Create a Better Real Estate Mobile Experience
Chances are, if you don't have a Smartphone, you have been pondering the idea of purchasing one. For those constantly on the go, they've replaced laptops and PCs. As a result, more websites are becoming "mobile friendly." In order for you and your clients to...
23 Jan No Winter Hibernation for Realtors
Conventional wisdom typically views the winter months as the quietest time in real estate. While it's true that people tend to hold off on significant life changes around the holidays, savvy agents can use the time for networking, re-certifications, and continuing education. That way, they're...
16 Jan Escrow FAQ: When does escrow actually “open”?
When you’ve decided on the house that is “the” house for you and your family, you make what’s called a “good faith” deposit. This money goes into the agent’s “escrow account” until details of the purchase agreement have been solidified between the buyer and seller. ...
09 Jan Tips for Getting a Better Mortgage in 2012
Qualifying for a mortgage has become more of a challenge these days, but there are things that you can do to increase your odds of getting the best loan. Review your credit report. Make sure everything being reported belongs to you and reflects your true payment...
02 Jan Happy New Year!
Wishing you a wonderful new year. May 2012 be your best year yet!...
19 Dec Housing Rebound Forecasted for 2012
Since the so-called “Great Recession” began in 2006, home valuations have fallen by an average of 25%, forcing many “underwater” as incomes and available credit shrank. Recent positive economic data shows a good foundation being laid for housing in 2012. Speaking with Housingwire.com recently, Barclays Capital...
12 Dec 8 Simple Ways to Protect Your Smartphone
Smartphones have become a part of our lives that professionals simply can’t live without. They keep you from lugging around a Day Planner and provide you with the freedom to spend more time in the field instead of the office. As a result, it’s important...
05 Dec Rental Market on the Upswing
Over the last ten years, the quantity of homes that are occupied by renters has increased nearly 34%. That’s great news for landlords or for anyone looking for a long-term investment of 10 years or more. The good news continues… In 2010, average rental rates...