Studies reveal that people who own homes enjoy greater peace of mind and higher net worth than their rent-paying peers. This is because homeownership is a form of forced savings. Read More
Malicious people could gain physical access to your smartphone or tablet. Malicious people are rude. Someone has to say it! Protect your device with a password and run apps such as Android Lost or Find My iPhone to help recover lost or stolen smartphones. Read More
Baby Boomers remember the days of double-digit interest rates, so they may not question a mortgage offer circa 2019 of 5 percent. But if your clientele skews younger, you may need to point out historical trends. Read More
Not all markets rely on seasonality to sell a home. In fact, areas with warmer climates actually enjoy a jump between October and January. Read More
Help your client put their best foot forward. They may need assistance cleaning and de- cluttering the home. Remove bulky and unwieldy items and arrange furniture in an attractive manner, to maximize space. Read More
During the often long, complicated, emotional process of buying or selling your home, you probably don’t think much about the people who service your escrow account. In many cases, the seller’s real estate agents choose which escrow company to use. But, as a home buyer or seller, you might be interested to know that not… Read More
The average number of transactions during this four-month period is 2.1 million, which accounts for 40 percent of total annual sales volume. Among these four months, June is typically the peak month of home selling activity. Read More
No longer forced to consider location based on proximity to schools, parks and malls, empty nesters can focus on outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, biking and cultural events. Read More
Banks prefer lending money to people who have a high FICO score because they assume less risk of default. You may be surprised by just how much more you will pay if your ranking is in the 600’s as you would if it is in the 700’s or 800’s. Read More
Whether you are buying or selling, if you list your home in April, you’ll face fewer competitive listings than if you wait until school ends in June. If you’re a buyer, that means you will be less likely to find yourself in a competitive bidding war. Read More
On the heels of the global financial disaster in 2008, people grew gun-shy about applying and paying for mortgage loans. As a result, home sales suffered as consumers shifted monies from mortgage payments to leases. The rental market grew increasingly competitive. Read More
Verify that the settlement agent or title company’s website address matches the one provided on the wire instructions you received. If you spot discrepancies, especially a phone number, call the company immediately. Read More
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