While the internet continues to be an important game-changer in the way we all live and think, one industry that is really undergoing some massive innovation at the hands of technological advancements is retail. Almost every brick-and-mortar retailer now has an online presence from where...
Years ago, the terms of a contract were commonly determined in a face-to-face meeting. Negotiating parties would sit across from each other in a board room referencing piles of paperwork littered about the conference table until terms were agreed upon. Today, that scenario runs a little...
Just months after the Federal Housing Administration announced that it would be accepting electronic signatures on mortgage-related documents, Wells Fargo Funding has jumped on the digital bandwagon as well. DocuSign, a digital transaction management company, recently announced that Wells Fargo will be broadening its acceptance...
How often do you hear about people talking about new software or a phone app that made life so much easier? Probably a lot. Real estate agents are busy people, and any technology that can make their lives easier is welcomed. Unfortunately, sometimes those hip...
When it comes to real estate transactions, there’s a lot to know! Working with a seasoned real estate agent is perhaps the best way to make the process easier because they’re highly familiar with how everything works. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s...
It’s hard to imagine a time when you couldn’t open up your laptop or mobile device and quickly gather the information you need. This is especially true concerning house hunting, a practice where a record number of people initiate their search online. For years, it’s...
A bright spot on the horizon is coming into focus -- commercial real estate lending. Despite its residential cousin’s slow economic recovery, commercial lending has been fast to regain its footing. Three years of consistent year-over-year momentum is leading some analysts to predict that 2014...
The debate of whether or not to have an open house remains alive and well in the real estate industry, but Wendy English, contributor for Inman news, believes open houses pose numerous benefits to sellers, buyers and agents alike. Some agents argue that in this...
Social media is a great tool for professionals if it’s used correctly. With more than 175 million Americans on Facebook, this is more than just an outlet to share photos and keep in touch with loved ones. REALTORS® who want to bring in more leads...
A bipartisan flood bill passed through the House March 4 that could ease the pain for many living in flood-prone areas. The Senate passed a similar legislation at the end of January, and the Senate could vote on the House’s version as early as the...
