Monthly Archives: February 2016

Negatives rates appear to be increasingly likely in the US. How will it impact the real estate market? The Fed’s decision to raise rates in December 2015 could prove to be blunder of the century if the US follows Japan and Europe into a new era of negative interest rates. The Fed had indicated four more […]

As remote working powers through its tipping point, what evolving real estate trends do home buyers, and investors need to be aware of? If it hasn’t already, remote working is on the fast path to becoming the most common way to work. The biggest impact for the real estate industry is still to come. So just […]

What is really different about the current real estate boom? What isn’t different? Is the current market just like 2006 again? Or is it really “different this time?” Some individuals are questioning whether the current boom in the US property market is a little too much like the run up before the last correction. Others […]

How are real estate millionaires really made? Real estate is often heralded as the best path to becoming a millionaire, but how do the successful use real estate to achieve their seven figure goals? There is more than one way to become a real estate millionaire… 1. Flipping Houses Flipping houses can be the fastest […]

Make these decisions for your real estate brand today… Whether just starting out in real estate, or already completing 100+ transactions a year, your brand is your most valuable asset. It is your brand which will make or break further deals, dictate conversion rates – and RO – as well as the total potential and […]

The signing of a real estate contract is just the beginning of the journey. Whomever is running the transaction from there is a critical cog in the wheel. So what makes for a great transaction manager? There are many people involved in the real estate transaction process. One will normally take the lead in coordinating […]

Over the past few years, there has been a definite shift in how businesses market themselves. In the past, print advertising and direct mail were considered the most effective forms of advertising.  In today’s world of increased technology, a strong online presence is essential.  In addition to a sharp looking website, you need to be present on […]

If you want to ace the home loan process it pays to be prepared. While some sources report that it has become easier to obtain a mortgage loan, it is still far from as easy as it was 10 years ago. With the current rush to secure loans before interest rates go higher, lenders get […]

Where can home buyers, sellers, and investors find and ask for help when transactions start falling apart? Real estate deals don’t always run through smoothly. Various hiccups can stall, derail, or at least change the dynamics and numbers. How buyers and sellers react to the potential blunders is what is incredibly important. It can make all the difference in […]

Tax time is coming, but many real estate businesses and investors may find extra breaks to take advantage of this year. Tax filing season isn’t the favorite time of year for many real estate business owners and investors. Yes, they get to count up all of the mountains of extra income they’ve earned and how […]