by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 13, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
From the crest prior to the recession up through 2016, the country’s largest markets now have more renters, according to an analysis recently released by Zillow. In 2000, the rate of renters was 33 percent; from 2006 to 2016, the rate rose from 31 percent to 36...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 13, 2018 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Here’s a good reason to think twice about taking out piles of student loans after watching a catchy TV ad for a for-profit college. The U.S. Department of Education is on a path to make it far tougher to get federal college loans forgiven using the...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Best Practices, Broker, Broker, Innovation, Latest News, Lead Story, Technology |
In early 2017, one of our upstart East Coast franchises, HomeSmart Realty Advisors in Philadelphia, adopted the phrase “No B.S.” (no broker splits) in their marketing to agents. This statement is powerful because it clearly summarizes the frustrations...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Best Practices, Broker, Latest News, Trending |
RISMedia’s 2017 Real Estate CEO Exchange From brands iconic in the industry to legacies with a regional stake, brokerages are pivoting, announcing fresher logos and made-over missions, all with an eye to the future while keeping its roots in tradition....
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Latest News, National, News |
On June 21, the Supreme Court issued its holding on South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., reversing a long-standing rule on online sales tax collection in a decision that’s a win for real estate, brick-and-mortar retailers and the states. The case dealt with whether...