by Beth McGuire | May 7, 2014 | News |
The current inflation rate is not worrisome, but is always worth a close look. Any surprise uptick in inflation automatically pushes up mortgage rates. For all of last year, the broad Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.5 percent. As of March this year, the 12-month...
by Beth McGuire | May 7, 2014 | Best Practices, News |
You know that old saying, “You only have once chance to make a first impression”? It could not be truer in the real estate market. With competition in the marketplace being fierce, it’s critical that you make a lasting impression on prospects the very first time....
by Beth McGuire | May 7, 2014 | News |
In an era in which many associations see a diminishing role, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is moving in the opposite direction. As it evolves, NAR continues to live by one overarching credo: advocacy. That means being a positive force for its...
by Beth McGuire | May 7, 2014 | News |
In a series of posts, NAHB examined key housing statistics from the 2012 American Community Survey (ACS) for metro areas in the United States. One statistic that drew interest was the share of homeowners living in single-family detached housing. This post expands that...
by Beth McGuire | May 7, 2014 | For Your Clients, News |
Almost every day, I hear advertisements about buying gold because it is such a great investment. As I have heard these claims, I have wondered how real estate stacks up to gold as an investment. Surprisingly, some correlations exist between buying gold and buying real...