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...
The real estate market boomed in 2013, with bidding wars and rising prices taking center stage for much of the year. This was especially true in many California markets, and while 2014 is shaping up to be another impressive year for real estate, brokers are...
Thinking about buying tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium? Before you pony-up the dough for a ticket, you might want to consider where you will lay your head following the game (assuming you were able to score one of these coveted tickets). According...
It’s hard to believe we've turned the calendar to a new year. When it comes to the national real estate market, 2013 was impressive, with home values rising and interested buyers finally feeling comfortable enough to get back in the game. Bidding wars and diminished...
A little known feature of loans that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives sellers the opportunity to use their existing loan as a marketing tool with interested buyers. As interest rates continue to rise, sellers...
In the wake of the national housing crisis and subsequent mortgage meltdown, experts say that consumers are putting mortgages at the top of their list when it comes to debt priorities. The negative effects of a foreclosure or short sale were widely advertised throughout the...
It’s hard to believe that 2013 will soon be a thing of the past. Winter is in full swing, and soon, even cooler weather will set in for the duration of the winter. While the weather is still favorable, home owners can get ready for...
The photos that you take and use for your real estate collateral, including both print and online, can say a lot about your branding. Armed with a camera phone, real estate agents are taking more photos than ever of their properties, but that’s not to...
