The world of retail is rapidly evolving with the advent of companies like Amazon, eBay and Netflix, that only exist on the internet. The rise in e-tailing has affected the way that a lot of businesses are operating and, in turn, is drastically changing their...
Wells Fargo Funding has embraced the idea that with big business prospects comes big innovation as the mortgage giant has recently approved a wider acceptance of e-signatures on most mortgage-related documents. As business dealings expand with advancements being made in technology nearly every day, e-signature has...
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...
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...
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...