by Iain Day | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
by Benny L. Kass | Jun 14, 2018 | Agent Concerns
Every six weeks or so the Federal Open Market Committee, or the FOMC, holds its two-day meetings to discuss the current economy with an eye on the future. The FOMC has various responsibilities but one of the actions it can take is to adjust the cost of funds. More...
by Catherine Sherman | Jun 14, 2018 | Unique Homes
More than one billion people are living without shelter across the globe. New Story - a nonprofit building homes in the developing world - is reminded of this problem every day. “We would go and look at where kids were being born into tents with mud and sewage that...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 14, 2018 | Best Practices, Broker, House Canary, Latest News, News, Real Estate Broker Best Practices, real estate news, Realty ONE Group, Realty One Group Complete, Recruitment, Spotlights
In the following interview, Greg McClure, CEO/broker of Realty ONE Group Complete in Rocklin, Calif., discusses the advantages of the brand, profitability, recruitment strategies and more. Region Served: Greater Sacramento, Calif. Years in Real Estate: 21 Number of...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 14, 2018 | Hawaii, Kilauea Volcano, Latest News, National, News, real estate news
Over a month after the initial outburst by Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, fissures continue to spew fountains of lava up to 150 feet in the air, and the volcano has not shown signs of reduced seismic activity or eruptions following a turbulent six weeks....
by Benny L. Kass | Jun 14, 2018 | Buyers' Advice
It's never too late to secure your financial future. At BuildingWealth.org, a public service offered by the Dallas Federal Reserve, you can learn how to reach your life goals by budgeting, saving and investing, building credit and controlling debt. When you understand...
by Benny L. Kass | Jun 14, 2018 | Homeowners' Advice
Question: I built my own house. At first I stuffed receipts into a folder but toward the end when things got hectic, I forgot. I probably have receipts amounting to a quarter of what I believe I spent, land included. How can I establish a credible basis when it comes...
by Jamie Birdwell-Branson | Jun 14, 2018 | tiny homes, Unique Homes, vacation homes
The idea of living in a tiny home may not appeal to you for everyday life, but if you're in the market for a vacation home, a tiny house in a beautiful setting could be just the ticket. Compared to full-scale options, tiny vacation homes are easier to keep up and...
by Sara Wiskerchen | Jun 14, 2018 | baby boomers, Infographics, Story Ideas
In recent years, baby boomers have been active in the housing market, coming in at a close second to millennials as the largest generation of home buyers, while home prices have remained high and inventory conditions tightened. The National Association of...
by Benny L. Kass | Jun 14, 2018 | Agent Advice
“How much would it cost to repair ___?” When touring a home with a client, how often do they mention interest in making renovations of any size, and then ask you for cost estimates and advice? In the midst of a “renovation boom,” home buyers are actively seeking to...
