Jan 20
Winterize Home Maintenance It may be cold outside, but it’s no time hibernate when it comes to home maintenance. Have you ever wondered how some friends or neighbors live in older homes that are still in good working order? This isn’t just a lucky coincidence. Houses require careful attention, especially in the Winter, in order …
Jan 19
Do you have to be hard on yourself in order to succeed in your Real Estate Marketing Strategies? When I coach real estate agents in creating their multiple six-figure incomes, I often hear this misconception: “I need to be hard on myself in order to succeed.” When I ask about the origin of this belief, …
Jan 18
Relying On An Agent The latest NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed a growing trend among recent buyers. The latest figures show that 89 percent of buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate or broker. This is a sharp increase from a decade ago in 2001, when only 69 …
Jan 17
In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, it showed mortgage rates easing to new all-time record lows for all products covered in the survey helping to keep homebuyer affordability high. The average for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been below 4.00 percent for six consecutive weeks. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged …
Jan 04
Real estate resolutions, predictions, wish lists for 2012: Part 2 Industry professionals keep optimism alive By Inman News, Monday, January 2, 2012. Inman News asked readers to share their expectations for real estate’s top issues and trends in 2012, and to find out what tops their wish lists and to-do lists in the year ahead. …
Jan 03
Inman News asked readers to share their expectations for real estate’s top issues and trends in 2012, and to find out what tops their wish lists and to-do lists in the year ahead. What are the top items on your real estate wish list for 2012? 1. Jobs, jobs, jobs. You can’t revive housing without …
Dec 29
For most in real estate, 2011 was yet another rough and tumble year. As we tried our best to deflect the continued slings and arrows of a challenged economy, many adjusted to the market and unearthed new opportunities for growth and expansion. Here, members of RISMedia’s Real Estate Information Network® (RREIN) share their strategies for …
Dec 27
The median home price in the U.S. has plunged nearly 40% in a little over five years, but the worst is definitely over, according to a recent report by Kiplinger: The market has finally wrung out the last excess valuations born of the housing bubble. Before you break out the party hats, note that this …
Dec 22
Decorating their home for the holiday season is a time-honored tradition for many families, and also provides the opportunity to make lifelong memories. Sellers with their home on the market during the holiday season may feel the need to give up their holiday traditions. However, quite the opposite is true: Sellers should not forgo decorating …
Dec 21
The number of distressed properties across the nation has resulted in a range of effects. Most notably, though, has been the effect on non-distressed homes in neighboring areas and communities. Perhaps no one has been harder hit than builders of new homes. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that one out of three …
Dec 20
Millions of travelers will set out on long road trips to see family and friends this holiday season. Take a moment to read these tips for keeping your self and belongings safe. First, keep your travel plans on a need to know basis. Do not post your excitement about being out of town on social …
Dec 19
What are the best ways to handle taxes? The key with taxes is to stay on top of things and if the weekly routine referred to in the tips on managing money section is being followed, it will make a huge difference. Here are three more recommendations for handling taxes: Use a tax accountant …
