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Person of the Week: Shaun Minnie, Co-Founder and CEO of Blok
“We’ve got a very aggressive three-year view,” said Minnie. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Shaun Minnie, Co-Founder and CEO of Blok
Outages Disrupt Service on Facebook and Instagram
The cause of the disruptions has not been identified Continue Reading Outages Disrupt Service on Facebook and Instagram
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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
DwellWell Launches Homebuyer Rebate Program
DwellWell requires agents that use their platform to share 30% of their commission. Continue Reading DwellWell Launches Homebuyer Rebate Program
Retirement Savings vs. Real Estate Investing: Which Can Get You Richer Right Now?
Source: Yahoo --- The largest classes of investment for most Americans are retirement funds and real estate. Most Americans have some form of retirement savings, typically held in tax-advantaged retirement account like a 401(k). At the same time,...
Bank of America aims mortgages, CRE loans at women and minorities
Source: American Banker --- Two new Bank of America lending programs seek to promote homeownership among minority borrowers as well as incentivize economic development in disadvantaged communities. One is a pilot program that would offer mortgages to Black and...
Reverse mortgages: Pros and cons explained
Source: CBS News --- Are you looking for ways to increase your cash flow in retirement? If you own your home (or most of it), a reverse mortgage may be able to help. It can eliminate your existing mortgage payment and generate a regular source of income. However,...
Home prices are falling in 6 major US cities and still rising in 13. Here’s how the major markets are faring as buyers adjust to the end of the boom
Source: Business Insider --- The red-hot housing market has fizzled out — and that means home prices are finally cooling down. Over the past few years, intense buyer competition has elevated home prices throughout the US but as affordability wanes, demand is fading...
How long must my husband be in his new job for us to get a mortgage?
Source: The Guardian --- Q I know every lender is different but how long does my husband need to be in his new job before we can apply for a mortgage? We only need a £50,000 mortgage as we are buying my childhood home from my parents. How do we go about us buying it...
What does ‘housing recession’ even mean? Economists don’t really know
Source: Inman --- The phrase “housing recession” has exploded in popularity, according to an analysis of search terms. But pinning down what it means and where it originated is surprisingly difficult, experts told Inman.
Want to Sell Your Home Quickly? Follow These 5 Dave Ramsey Tips
Source: The Motley Fool --- There was a point last year (and even during the first part of 2022) where all you had to do to sell a home quickly was get a listing up. For months, the housing market lacked inventory in a serious way, and that led to a period of homes...
Essential Safety Tips for Real Estate Agents
Source: Florida Realtors --- Agents constantly meet up with strangers, aka “possible clients.” The job comes with a certain amount of risk, and agents should constantly consider their own safety. NEW YORK – Undertaking the responsibilities of a real estate agent...
What Is a Lis Pendens?
Source: Investopedia --- What Is a Lis Pendens? A lis pendens is an official notice to the public that a lawsuit involving a claim on a property has been filed. Lis pendens is connected to the concept that a property buyer must assume any litigation that exists...
Internet Domain Names: The Most Valuable Real Estate For Your Business
Source: Forbes --- We have recently seen some blockbuster acquisitions of internet real estate, in the form of premium dotcom domain names. NFTs.com was acquired for a reported $15 million and HubSpot acquired Connect.com for $10 million. Over the last few years,...
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