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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Handle Online Reviews?
“Our proposed rule on fake reviews shows that we’re using all available means to attack deceptive advertising in the digital age,” said FTC’s Samuel Levine. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Handle Online Reviews?
New Portal to Highlight Affordable Housing in the Bay Area
Doorway Housing Portal was developed with pro bono support from Google.org Fellows. Continue Reading New Portal to Highlight Affordable Housing in the Bay Area
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Hanover Insurance Group Partners with Harris Poll to Develop 2023 Home Buying and Renovation Report
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. released its 2023 Home Buying and Renovation Report, which provides insights into recent home buying trends and plans for renovations in the new year. The Hanover commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct the research, which found that...
Tips on avoiding mortgage layoffs
Source: MPA Mag --- The mortgage industry has seen better days. Volatile interest rates fueled by inflation have created a climate where the average loan officer is now closing less than one loan per month with refinance locks plummeting to a low not seen in more than...
I Raised My Mortgage Payment by Refinancing. Here’s Why I Don’t Regret That
Source: The Ascent --- In August 2020, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell to under 3%. Since I had a higher interest rate than that on my existing mortgage loan, I decided to jump on the opportunity to refinance. And at first, my thinking was that doing so would...
Who Pays And How Do Real Estate Commissions Work?
Source: The Source Weekly --- All too often there is confusion on how real estate brokers get paid and who pays them. Many buyers and sellers know that real estate is a commission-based profession, yet all too often there is confusion about how and how much real...
Hot Western New York real estate market cools down
Source: WKBW --- Mike Kochcznski and his wife, Andrea have been in the market for a new home for about the last six months. “We want to see what’s out there and if we can possibly do better than what we’re doing right now.” Like most buyers, the family of three from...
Family and Real Estate: Should Agents Disclose That They’re Related to a Client?
Source: Realtor.com --- Let’s say you’ve just decided to sell your home and your favorite sister-in-law is a real estate professional. It follows that you may go to her for advice, and maybe even ask her to be your seller’s agent. (Ditto if you’re looking to buy in...
Could Zillow buy the neighborhood?
Source: Vox --- Anything can be done online. Some tech companies, like Zillow and Redfin, think they can even buy and sell houses online, and are dreaming of becoming the Amazon of what has come to be known as ‘‘iBuying.” But they’re finding out that buying and...
Trees.com Survey Reveals 1 in 5 Real Estate Agents Agree that Adding One Healthy Tree Can Increase Property Value by 30 Percent
Source: Go Skagit --- Trees.com, the online authority for hydroponics, gardening advice, product reviews, DIY, and design ideas, has published findings from a survey that examines the effects of landscape quality on housing prices. Research experts analyzed responses...
Real Estate TikTok Ads: A How-to Guide
Source: Realty Biz News--- Do real estate TikTok ads work? How do you advertise on this popular social platform to drive leads and potential sales? Let’s take a look at some of the particularities that differentiate TikTok from other social media networks. TikTok...
Stronger real estate agent connections will be the key to lending success in 2022 – Here’s why
Source: Housing Wire --- If you make your living by originating new mortgage loans, I don’t have to tell you that the business is changing. You probably already know that the MBA’s latest mortgage forecast puts the purchase money at 75% of all loan volume. You’re...
Six steps to building a great real estate sales system
Source: Forbes --- I've always said that anyone can achieve business success, but only if they build the right systems. What are systems? At their core, systems are anything designed to make your life or work easier. When you build great systems, you're able to spend...
Prices may be higher, but mortgage rates are at a new low!
Source: SRE.com --- Have you seen the new rates that can't be beat? Work with an SRE Professional Expert today! Here's how to get matched with an agent in your area.
The secrets to build a long-lasting real estate career
Source: Inman --- Right now, real estate is seeing an influx of new agents, all eager to enjoy the life opportunities that this career offers. Membership of the National Association of REALTORS® is at a record high of over 1.5 million, with many people getting their...
