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John Good Named CEO at VineBrook Homes Trust
The company also announced the appointment of Paul Richards as chief financial officer, assistant secretary and treasurer. Continue Reading John Good Named CEO at VineBrook Homes Trust
Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
An overview of how Zillow is utilizing artificial intelligence. Continue Reading Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
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Tech Trends: Technology Needs to Make Your Life Easier, Or It’s Not Worth It
“I’ve done over 3,000 loans in my career,” said Uplist President Jeff Bell. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Technology Needs to Make Your Life Easier, Or It’s Not Worth It
CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CRMLS users will receive special access to free floor plans, discounts on add-on features, and access to a network of real estate photographers. Continue Reading CRMLS Now Offering CubiCasa’s Floor Plan Product
CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
The MGIC Compliance validation is delivered at no additional cost to CondoTek’s CPW. Continue Reading CondoTek and MGIC Unveil Condo Compliance Solution
Adjusting Ahead of a Turbulent 2023
As a real estate agent, it's important to always be prepared for the unexpected and to be able to adapt to changing market conditions. With the uncertainty of the current economic climate, it's more important than ever for agents to be ready for potential turbulence...
Thinking of Refinancing? Be Prepared for This Little-Known Cost
Source: The Ascent --- Right now isn't the best time to be hunting for a deal on a new mortgage loan, but what if you already own a home and are hoping to refinance it and get a different mortgage rate? Rates are up across the board, so you may not save money on...
4 Ways to Save Up a Home Down Payment in 2023
Source: The Ascent --- If you're hoping to buy a home in 2023 or soon after, you'll need to get to work on saving up a down payment if you haven't already done so. Most mortgage lenders do require at least a small down payment, and a larger one of 20% of your home's...
Lack of diversity among real estate professionals reduces fees
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Diverse representation among real estate professionals is coming up short — and it’s a missed opportunity for financial growth. In a study of more than 1,000 U.S. companies, those companies which prioritized an ethnically and...
Four questions to ask when developing a real estate investment strategy
Source: Royal Examiner --- Do you want to invest in real estate? If so, it’s a good idea to develop a strategy to help you reach your goals. To guide you, here are four questions you should ask yourself. 1. What do you know about real estate?If there are gaps in what...
Struggling to Pay Your Mortgage? Why You May Want to Sell Your Home ASAP
Source: The Ascent --- These days, inflation is driving living costs upward across the board, and that's put a strain on a lot of people, homeowners included. And so if you're having difficulty keeping up with your mortgage payments, you're no doubt in good company....
On the House: Comparing Different Money-Saving Mortgages That Come With Some Big Catches
Source: realtor.com --- When it comes to making the largest purchase of their lives, most homebuyers would prefer to play it safe in choosing a loan. That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. These 15-, 20-, and...
Privacy Protection Strategies For Real Estate
Source: Forbes --- Privacy protection is a critical aspect of real estate investing. If you want to know why, look no further than today’s headlines. Dr. Mehmet Oz recently faced some major hurdles in his bid for the US Senate, partly due to the fact that the media...
23% of Americans think real estate is the best way to build wealth, but only 12% bought in 2022
Source: CNBC --- When it comes to building wealth, Americans say one thing and do another. When asked the best way to build personal wealth, 23% of adults said investing in real estate, according to the recent CNBC Make It: Your Money survey, conducted in partnership...
Home Flipping Declines Again Across U.S. During Third Quarter Of 2022 As Investor Profits Hit 13-Year Low
Source: ATTOM --- IRVINE, Calif. – Dec. 15, 2022 — ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its third-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that 92,422 single-family houses and condominiums in the...
