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Customers for Life: How to Become Part of the Homeownership Lifecycle
What: As a real estate professional, the job isn’t only to help clients buy and sell for a single transaction—it’s so much more than that. In
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Hauling Houses and Buying the Block: Outside-the-Box Ideas in Housing
Editor’s Note: This is the first part in a three-part series on local innovations focused on affordability and community development. Often in the
U.S. Senate Confirm Sandra Thompson as Permanent FHFA Director
Nearly a year after assuming interim leadership of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Sandra Thompson has been named the agency’s permanent
Opportunity Zones Stay Abreast of Market
So-called “opportunity zones,” identified in the 2017 tax cuts passed under the Trump administration as areas in need of economic redevelopment,
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Intelligent Tech is the Key to Building Your Brand
With more than 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry, I have managed luxury brands and helped agents develop their personal brands. It
Don’t Be That Person With Email Marketing
Good agents know that it’s essential to connect with their audience, keep them engaged and provide helpful content that resonates. Great agents
Foreign-Born Households Less Likely to Own Homes, More Likely to Be Cost-Burdened
In a new study by LendingTree, researchers analyzed home occupancy and homeownership data of immigrant and foreign-born communities across the
Mortgage Application Payments Jumped 8.8% to $1,889 in April
Homebuyer affordability decreased in April, with the national median payment applied for by applicants rising 8.8% to $1,889 from $1,736 in March.
Guaranteed Rate Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Fiesta Bowl
Guaranteed Rate has announced that it has extended its role in a multi-year agreement with the Fiesta Bowl Organization to continue the Guaranteed
Will Open Houses Become Obsolete?
For decades open houses have been a staple in real estate, offering aspiring home buyers a window into what the market offers. While the boom of tech
Will Open Houses Become Obsolete?
For decades open houses have been a staple in real estate, offering aspiring home buyers a window into what the market offers. While the boom of tech
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Downward Trend in Pending Home Sales Persists in April Under Mortgage Rate Surge
The runup of mortgage rates continues to deal a blow to the housing market as April saw another decline in contract signings, according to recent
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.10% this week, a decrease for the second week in a row, according to the Primary Mortgage Market
Majority of Homeowners Would Rather Make Home Improvements Than Sell
While the housing market may be hotter than ever, most homeowners prefer to fix their homes rather than put them on the market, according to a new
52% of Home Renovations Take Longer Than Planned
Saving money, getting the job done quickly and avoiding permits. These are just a few examples of some of the common goals held by homeowners when