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6 Household Chores to Tackle Now
Just like there is spring cleaning, there is also summer cleaning to be done.Powered by WPeMatico
Car Crash-Prone Homes? They're More Common Than You Think
Homes near high traffic areas may carry a big risk.Powered by WPeMatico
TRID: The Cost of a Better Experience
The implementation of the new Know Before You Owe or TRID rules were market my initial delays that have given way to relative calm. However, half of lenders surveyed in the 2nd quarter Survey of Mortgage Originators indicated that they increased fees to consumers to cover TRID related costs. Weighted by production volume those costs… Continue Reading TRID: The Cost of a Better Experience
Do You Know Your Clients’ Tribe?
‘Tis the political season, wherein the country is sliced and diced into segments: blue vs. red, male and female voting blocs, and dozens of different demographic groups. So perhaps there is no better time to crack pollster John Zogby’s latest book, We Are Many, We Are One: Neo-Tribes and Tribal Analytics in 21st Century America.… Continue Reading Do You Know Your Clients’ Tribe?
More Buyers Expect Smart Listings
Does “move-in ready” mean a listing should include smart-home technology? Some buyers say yes.Powered by WPeMatico
Inspection Problems That Can’t Be Ignored
When these types of issues are uncovered in a home inspection, be sure to alert your clients to proceed cautiously. Powered by WPeMatico
New Single-Family Homes Are Getting Smaller
Builders say the door is finally opening for more entry-level buyers. Powered by WPeMatico
Loan Demand Drops Despite Low Rates
Mortgage application activity dropped 4 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, even though mortgage rates remain near historical lows....Powered by WPeMatico
What Will Replace Golf Course Communities?
More than 800 golf courses have closed nationwide in the last 10 years. Home owners who paid a premium to live on a course are finding the ensuing...Powered by WPeMatico
Cables? Google Fiber Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables. Plus Four More Cool Things in Five For Wednesday.
Chicago, Los Angeles, and Dallas are thought to be some of the cities where Google Fiber will eschew physical cables, instead beaming the service wirelessly. Think Apple’s Facetime can be a little wonky? So does Google, whose 1-to-1 video calling app Duo is rolling out as I type this. Tech site The Verge likes the… Continue Reading Cables? Google Fiber Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables. Plus Four More Cool Things in Five For Wednesday.