by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Best Practices, Latest News, Lead Story, Teams, Trending |
“All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” These words, penned by poet and novelist Victor Hugo, describe the momentum building behind the concept dubbed “UpstreamTM,” which has dominated conversation within the real estate...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Latest News, National, News, Trending |
Average fixed mortgage rates following 10-year Treasury yield lower after the May employment report came in well below expectations, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). According to the PMMS, the 30-year fixed-rate...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 11, 2016 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Mortgage applications increased 9.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 3, 2016. Results include an adjustment to account for the Memorial Day...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 11, 2016 | Latest News, News, Spotlights, Trending |
Mention Dodd Frank 342 and you may get a blank stare, but it’s a regulation that needs some serious thought. The disproportionate impact of the economic downturn on diverse communities, minority- and women-owned businesses prompted legislators to seek stop gaps for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 9, 2016 | Agent, Best Practices, Latest News, Lead Story, Trending |
There’s nothing more frustrating as an agent than putting a lot of time, research and effort into a listing, only to have the seller insist on overpricing the home. Before you can get a seller to agree to a realistic selling price, you have to understand why they...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 9, 2016 | Apps/Gadgets, Latest News, Social Media, Technology, Trending, Trends |
Real Estate Professionals are always on the move—and no two days are the same. For hectic days, technology can make things much easier. Here are a few great apps for your phone, to keep you on top of your game: RoomScan Pro- $4.99 for iOS This app takes the guesswork...