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Despite what you might’ve heard about millennials “killing” a number of industries, from diamond rings to sit-down chain restaurants, this group of adults is very interested in homeownership. The national homeownership rate climbed to 64.4% in the third quarter of … Read More

As a real estate agent, your credibility is everything. Without a trustworthy brand to attract and retain homebuyers and sellers, no real estate agent can stay in business. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned agent, here are some … Read More

The real estate market has been booming for the past couple of years, which means that seasoned realtors have one thing occupying their brains—the coming change. A changing real estate market isn’t always a bad thing, so there is no … Read More

Many home buyers see title insurance as one more fee tacked on at the end of a home sale. However, title insurance is one of the most important parts of buying a home. It’s important for buyers to understand what … Read More

Over the course of the second quarter of 2018, mortgage fraud climbed 12.4% year over year. Income misrepresentation in the second quarter increased by 22.1% over the same period in 2017. Currently, approximately 1 in every 109 mortgage applications has … Read More

Many real estate agents are concerned about painting themselves into a corner by working with only specific niches of customers. However, trying to please everyone can lead to pleasing no one! If you don’t show what makes you different as … Read More

The vast majority of markets in the United States are currently excellent for sellers and highly competitive for buyers. On top of low housing inventory, high prices are leading buyers into a cutthroat war to get the dream home they’re … Read More

The real estate market is hot right now, and both homebuyers and home sellers know it. For real estate agents, this means that setting expectations is particularly important since both parties will come to the table with high levels of … Read More

Every realtor knows that no real estate transaction is complete until money has exchanged hands. However, many homebuyers and sellers think that the “deal” is done when the contract is signed. In the vast majority of cases, particularly in the … Read More

Right now, the real estate market is a seller’s market. That means that inventory is low, buyers are fighting for what homes are on the market and sellers can get a great return on properties that are sold. While in … Read More