by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 19, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Despite a strengthening housing market and an improving overall economy, a new study shows Americans are deciding not to move as much. Moves across the country have declined to an all-time low this year, with the percentage of Americans migrating within the country...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 17, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, Marketing, Social Media, Trending |
In real estate, agents focus on stories. Whether it’s the seller’s memories in their old home or the buyer’s hopeful dreams in their new one, agents use these emotions to connect with their clients. While Instagram was once thought to be a social network that was only...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 16, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, News, Spotlights, Trending |
This January, 35-year real estate industry veteran Bill Brown will step into the role of 2017 president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). A second-generation REALTOR® from Alamo, Calif., Brown is the founder of the Oakland-based commercial real estate...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 15, 2016 | Agent, Best Practices, Broker, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Serving a multicultural client base as a real estate professional is no longer an option—it’s expected. Engaging and interacting with clients of varying cultures, whether coming from down the road or overseas, is the new standard in real estate practice. One group,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 14, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
After Donald Trump’s stunning victory on Election Day, many of us are wondering what his election might mean to the residential mortgage industry, especially considering the Trump team provided few details on housing during the campaign. The following are some...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 13, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Homeownership is one of the more viable paths to a secure retirement—but many older homeowners missed the prime opportunity to leverage that equity before the recession. How much usable equity can older homeowners now expect in retirement, given the rebound in home...