More Consumers Optimistic About Their Income Outlook Take a look at the latest trends on the perception to obtain credit, income growth and moving expectations from the Federal Reserve Board of New York. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
Home Buyers Narrow Home Search With Technology Home buyers today have the ability to view homes online and quickly weed out what they want to see versus what can be discarded. By: Jessica Lautz Technology Powered by WPeMatico
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 27, 2022 Mortgage rates fell to 3.55% from 3.56% the previous week, after moving upwards for the last 5 straight weeks. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico
Reminder to get the closing attorneys working on all lease and financed equipment issues (e.g., solar panels, security systems, tenants, vacationers, documents, liens, payoffs, deposits, access, gas tanks, spa, pool, disclosure, assumption, assignment, removal, equipment) A.S.A.P. This applies to listing agents and buyer agents. Immediately upon learning any of these issues may be potentially involved… Continue Reading Leased and Financed Issues – Parties Get Attorneys Working ASAP
Instant Reaction: Economy Expands at 6.9% in Q4 2021 The GDP expanded at a stronger annualized pace of 6.9% in Q4 2021, indicating that the economy is on a path towards full employment. By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Powered by WPeMatico
By Lee Davenport Happy 2022, real estate friends! January is the perfect time to challenge yourself to see, stretch and grow your business. Coach’s Challenge This year I want to challenge everyone to identify and partner with real estate lenders and appraisers who actively use robust policies to prevent appraisal bias; and, in instances when… Continue Reading New and Improved Year, New and Improved Appraisals
The hotline regularly receives trouble calls when associated licensees want to change brokerages (and/or change teams) when issues such as: clients, pendings, leads, compensation, referrals, files, bills, and equipment issues are disputed. Unfortunately during the hotline, many members state that there is no written legal agreement covering these issues. That lack of a written legal… Continue Reading Changing Brokerages/Teams or Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (Neil Sedaka)
7 Hot Winter Home Design Trends These ultra-cozy styles appear to be resonating with home shoppers. Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
Please read the 2/16/21 case from LLR at the link below. LLR SCREC says do not give entry codes for lockboxes to unauthorized persons (aka potential buyers). https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=19 Posted by: Byron King on 01/21/22 (This information is only accurate as of 01/21/22. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 01/21/22… Continue Reading LLR Case: Do Not Give Entry Codes to Lockboxes to Unauthorized People (aka potential buyers)
By Barbara Ballinger Millennials are buying houses—many for the first time—and in doing so they’re learning that houses require maintenance, which can often be pricey. These days, repairs can also be a challenge if the homeowners are not handy since contractors can be as scarce as the houses in some communities. Puronics, a Livermore, Calif.-based… Continue Reading Does Home Maintenance Deter Millennials?