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Redfin Rolls Out New Agent Compensation Plan
Redfin Max debuted in San Francisco and Los Angeles and the company said it plans to expand the plan “over time.” Continue Reading Redfin Rolls Out New Agent Compensation Plan
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About Those Promotional Gifts
A business professional who brings 100% dedication to their assignments will be recalled long after the gift pen runs out of ink. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About Those Promotional Gifts
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This One Rookie Homebuyer Move Drives Real Estate Agents Crazy
Source: Realtor.com --- Most homebuyers understand the perils of making a financial misstep like buying more house than they can afford or ending up with a money pit that requires unexpected, big-budget repairs. After all, buying a home is likely the most important...
Benefits of Investing In Real Estate
The benefits of investing in real estate include passive income, stable cash flow, tax advantages, diversification, and leverage. In this article, we explore the benefits of investing and common strategies for increasing positive outcomes. Benefits of Real Estate...
Should I Buy a House Now?
Source: Of Dollars And Data --- Buying a home is likely to be the biggest financial decision you will ever make. As a result, such a decision requires careful consideration of your financial situation, personal life, and the state of the housing market. And with...
What to Know About Buying a Modular Home
Source: Nerdwallet --- If you’re house-hunting in a hot market, you may have wondered: “Why don’t I just build?” Choosing a modular home can save you money and time, compared to traditional construction methods. According to the National Association of Home Builders,...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A CONDEMNED HOUSE
Source: RisMedia --- Every now and then you may be driving through a particular neighborhood and see a home that is all boarded up. There are likely to be multiple no trespassing signs posted on the lawn and house. What you are likely seeing is a condemned...
Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of...
What is going on in this market?
Debbie Bloyd is a contributing author to Weekly Real Estate News and can be contacted at 469-768-0337 or [email protected] Where to start. Where to start. If you are leasing now but still on the home hunt – great news if you work with a mortgage broker. We...
Portfolio mortgage lenders: What are they and how do you find one?
Source: Bankrate --- Portfolio lenders make loans in the usual way to consumers, but rather than sell the mortgages to agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they keep the loans on their books and often service them as well. Some 30 percent of all mortgages are...
WHY MENTORSHIP MATTERS FOR A NEW AGENT’S GROWTH
Source: RisMedia --- Starting out in the world of real estate is an exciting venture for anyone looking to be their own boss and make their mark as an entrepreneur. But even if newer agents feel they are ready to take the world by storm, having an experienced mentor...
Builders Weigh-in on House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on U.S. Housing Crisis
Source: World Property Journal --- The National Association of Home Builders chairman Jerry Konter issued the following statement in response to this week's House Ways and Means Committee Hearing, Nowhere to Live: Profits, Disinvestment, and the American Housing...
Real Estate Markets Dictate Adding or Waiving Appraisals
Source: Realty Biz News --- When you set out to purchase a home as buyer you will eventually find a property you love. At that point, you’ll sit down and construct on offer to purchase. The offer will spell out all of the common terms and conditions such as the offer...
Real estate agents flocked to the profession in 2021. Will the trend continue?
Source: USA Today--- As the pandemic housing market was booming, so was the interest in a career selling real estate. Membership in the National Association of Realtors grew from 1.48 million at the end of 2020 to 1.56 million at the end of 2021, according to a new...
6 WAYS TO OVERCOME YOUR REAL ESTATE FARMING CHALLENGES
Source: RisMedia --- Real estate farming seems straightforward at first. If you can stay on top of outreach tasks, then you’ll be successful—right? How hard can it be to regularly send postcards and call prospects? The truth is a little more complicated. All the tasks...
