Listing Agent Advice: Trying to list a FSBO? Mention online security
Social media allows real estate agents to advertise at no cost and reach a large audience of potential clients; but they – along with sellers – must understand the risks … Continue reading
The Challenges of International Homebuying
Think we have it tough with difficult bank approvals and credit score requirements? Buying a house in the U.S. can be a breeze compared to what it’s like in other … Continue reading
Florida Real Estate Investors Bank On Rent-to-Own Comeback
Rent-to-own programs are making a comeback as consumers with less-than-perfect credit try to qualify for mortgages to get on a path to homeownership. Wall Street firms are increasingly offering the … Continue reading
Mortgage Applications Up, Buyers Remain Strong
Mortgage applications increased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 24, 2015. The Market Composite … Continue reading
Loan Fraud Rampant, And On The Rise
Hagai Schaffer is Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Bottomline Technologies Cyber Fraud and Risk Management division. Loan fraud is rampant in the U.S., and is on the rise. … Continue reading
Are The Recent Gains In Real Estate Sustainable?
Can housing industry’s comeback endure? The U.S. housing market has sizzled this summer, lifting expectations that home sales will finally help drive an economic expansion now in its seventh year. … Continue reading
Can You Have A Home Office In A Condo?
Question: My husband and I have recently retired, and are supplementing our income by giving music lessons in our home. Recently, the Board of Directors of our condominium association has … Continue reading
Real Estate Agents Under More Pressure To Deliver Results
After gradually climbing for three consecutive years, the decline in existing-home sales in 2014 resulted in a slight reduction in Realtor® business activity and income last year, according to the … Continue reading