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...
One of the most important jobs of a real estate agent is to create return and referral business. An astounding 84 percent of sellers said they would definitely or probably use an agent again, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2013 Profile of Home...
Year in and year out, trends come and go in every aspect of life, and the home is no exception. Anything from complete remodels to a simple swap of pillows or kitchenware can turn any home from one of the past to one of the...
Home buyers kept real estate brokers and agents extremely busy in 2013! From historically low interest rates that prompted buyers off the sidelines to almost constant news of a real estate recovery taking place, there’s no doubt that it was a great time to be...
In an effort to be a forward-thinking company in 2014, one of our goals is to ensure your client’s information is protected. This will be a requirement in our industry in the coming months and years and will help us lead our industry in complying...
It may seem crazy--renting out your home to perfect strangers during one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. But for home owners in New York and New Jersey, the opportunity to make some quick cash during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife...
