Real Estate Conferences Agents Should Attend in 2023
As an agent, real estate conferences can offer many benefits. They’re a great way to network, they offer loads of educational opportunities, and they can even…
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What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Buyers and Sellers
Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” One could make the same case for the United States real estate…
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Rates and Applications Both Shift Down
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.09 percent, down from last week…
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Liquid Assets vs. Fixed Assets: Understand the Differences
Having assets can help you qualify for a mortgage loan and maybe even better interest rates. But they have to be the right type of assets…
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Going to a New Agency? 4 Templates for Announcing the Change
According to the National Association of Realtors an agent spends about three years with each broker. Is it about that time for you? If you’re wondering…
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How to Protest Your Property Taxes (And When)
If you haven’t been paying attention, things are expensive nowadays. Everything seems to be skyrocketing in price. From food, to used cars, to gas, to rent…
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Breaking It Down: Understanding Your Home Closing Costs
When you’re a first-time homebuyer, the entire concept of closing costs may be elusive and intimidating. You know they’re coming, but you have no idea what…
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How to Host an Effective First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Hosting a seminar for first-time homebuyers can be a great way to establish yourself as a knowledgeable local real estate pro, as well as drum up…
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How Student Loan Forgiveness Is Improving Home Buying Chances for Young Adults
In the past two years, there has been a lot of talk about student loan forgiveness. The government is looking to create a program designed to…
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Questions and Answers About Home Equity
There are several ways to finance a big home improvement project. One is to refinance for cash out, the other is to apply for a home equity loan or line of credit. Here is what you need to know
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