In this technological era, it can sometimes be hard to remember that not everyone has access to the internet. To save money, some homes are still built in a way that is incompatible with technology that requires specific cables, fiber optics, and other permanent wiring. This is especially true for homes that are built through… Read more »
Twitter recently announced that they will be making some changes to their platform to enable their users to deliver more content within their 140 character limit. These changes will inevitably change the landscape of marketing on twitter. Read on to learn what these changes are, and how your social media marketing team should utilize them… Read more »
For the first time since 2012, delinquencies on HELOCs, or home equity lines of credit, are trending upwards. Data collected showed an annual increase twice, measuring from this past March. Because of this trend, Black Knight Financial Services gathered more information to make a more detailed analysis. HELOC Data From 2015 and 2016 In the… Read more »
The job of the realtor encompasses a wide range of duties — and with the housing market slowly but steadily recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, it’s a more critical one than ever. In a recet Inman.com interview, Rand Realty general counsel and managing partner Joe Rand took to the airwaves to speak on the… Read more »
A proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ruling that would give consumers greater power to sue banks, credit companies, and other financial organizations has drawn heavy criticism from the lending sector. The ruling, projected to go into effect early next year after approval and comments, would bar financial organizations from including clauses that block signing… Read more »
Earning a steady stream of positive online reviews is an effective way to build a successful brand as a real estate professional. Despite countless reports detailing the importance of developing and maintaining a strong online reputation, far too many agents still have yet to embrace the necessity of managing reviews. Today’s real estate professionals are… Read more »
There is a growing fear that student loans are dragging down the housing market. Even some of the nation’s most influential economic minds, including Joe Stiglitz and Larry Summers, have made the connection between student debt and the decreasing homeownership rates among young people. Concern has led some to propose an easing of loan burdens… Read more »
There is a growing divide between the American cities that are growing and remaining affordable and those that are unable to grow and, thus, are becoming increasingly expensive. On the whole, U.S. metropolitan areas are growing rapidly, a trend that has remained constant over the past 60 years. According to research conducted by BuildZoom, from… Read more »
In March, U.S. new home construction experienced its biggest drop since October 2015. Declines were measured throughout most regions of the nation, with the notable exception of the Northeast. The construction of new homes fell more than eight percent, which was the third drop in building rates out of the past four months. Regional construction… Read more »