You don’t need a college degree in real estate to make the home buying experience an easy one, but understanding certain real estate terms can certainly make the process easier! Noah Webster never created a specific real estate dictionary like he did with the Merriam-Webster...
With so much available information online surrounding property listings, some sellers have backed away from hosting traditional open houses. But real estate experts say, “Not so fast!” Hosting an open house is still a very practical way to help market a home. Here’s a closer...
Earth Day is in just a couple weeks and is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is observed in over 190 countries. Help do your part today, and every day to protect the environment! Earth Day Facts: Energy Star rated LED light bulbs use...
Social media networks are one of the best tools that real estate agents can use to their advantage, as long as they know how to use them correctly. Free social platforms like Twitter and Facebook are just waiting to be used as a community engagement...
New home design trends come and go each year, and even each season, and while it’s unrealistic to remodel rooms in the home every time a trend arises, small changes can be made to keep any home updated and looking stylish. Realtor® Magazine reported on...
The bipartisan flood insurance bill overwhelmingly passed through the House on March 4, just a month after the Senate passed similar legislation on January 27. The legislation will block major upticks in insurance premiums for home owners who live in high-risk flood areas. The Senate...
Bringing in new leads and retaining current clients are the two most important aspects of creating a constant flow of real estate business, but many agents tend to forget the latter. Studies have shown that a typical agent will annually lose 20 percent of his...
In an effort to be a forward-thinking company in 2014, one of our goals is to ensure your client’s information is protected. This will be a requirement in our industry in the coming months and years and will help us lead our industry in complying...
Potential mortgage rate hikes has been in the news for months, but thanks to new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt, guarantee fee (g-fee) hikes will remain on hold for now. Back in December when Watt’s appointment was announced, the FHFA had...
