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4 tips for new real estate agents
Source: The Jim Allen Group --- I can tell you from first-hand experience real estate is an appealing career choice. There are so many reasons people choose to become a licensed real estate professional. Realtors can set their own schedules, work with diverse clients,...
Middle-income Homeowners Make Up 43% of the Housing Market
Source: The M Report --- When it Comes to building wealth, the American single-family home is the gold standard of investments. Not only is a home a place to live, but it is typically the largest investment most people will ever make—and for those that take the...
11 Real Estate Photography Tips, Equipment & Mistakes to Avoid
Source: Fit Small Business --- Using high-quality photos in real estate listings is one of the most powerful ways to attract more leads and drive sales. Real estate photography requires thoughtful composition, staging and preparation, the right camera settings, proper...
Mortgage applications jump 8.5% as Russia’s war pressures rates
Source: Housing Wire --- Mortgage applications jumped 8.5% for the week ending March 4, as mortgage rates dropped for the first time in three months as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported on Wednesday. Borrowers’ demand...
Will rising gas prices affect home prices?
Source: Deseret News --- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has started to impact the prices at the pump, which could have a knockdown effect on the housing market. How high are gas prices right now? The national average for a gallon of gas recently hit $4.06, which is the...
Nearly 6,000 U.S. Homes Have Sold For $100,000+ Above Asking Price This Year
Source: Redfin --- Nationwide, 5,897 homes sold for at least $100,000 over asking price at the beginning of this year, up from 2,241 during the same period last year. The Los Angeles metro area led the way, with 718 homes selling for at least $100,00 over asking...


















