Please wait as we prepare your PDF file ....

ARCHIVED POSTS

Search Blog

our goal is to help you stay informed by providing timely and interesting articles.

4 easy DIY fixes all real estate agents should know

As a Realtor and broker with over a decade of experience, I have been through hundreds of home inspections. Whether representing the buyer or the seller, I take each home inspection as a learning opportunity to teach my clients about major versus minor repairs. As the years have passed, I have learned some easy DIY […]

What we know (and don’t know) about the impact of Brexit

Reposted with permission from the Windermere Real Estate blog. The decision of the British public to leave the European Union is a historic one for many reasons, not least of which was the almost uniform belief that there was absolutely no way that the public would vote to dissolve a partnership that had been in existence since the […]

It’s the Monday after Brexit happened — what should you be doing?

I bought a house at the end of February, and I still can’t decide whether it was the smartest or stupidest thing I’ve ever done. And I intentionally immerse myself in real estate every day, trying to learn more about the ins and outs — and the global economies that drive this industry. If I’m this […]

ZIP code profile: 60169

The 60169 ZIP code comprises the village of Hoffman Estates, about an hour drive from Chicago. Part of Cook County, Hoffman Estates is home to Poplar Creek Country Club and James B. Conant High School, a public high school with a 9/10 rating on Greatschools. Most 60169 home values to continue fall through 2016, excluding some centralized homes Click To Tweet According to […]

Florida home prices forecasted to keep pace through 2016

CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation. As of May 12, 2015, the […]

ZIP code profile: 94063

The 94063 ZIP code comprises part of Redwood City, about a 45 minute drive from San Francisco without heavy traffic. The county seat of San Mateo County, the area is home to tech companies such as Oracle, Evernote, Wealthfront and Electronic Arts. 94063 home values to keep rising through 2016 Click To Tweet According to Best Places, the ZIP code has a population of 31,427 […]

Rising price, fewer sales in Southern California housing market

Typical of the late Spring season, sales within the Southern California housing market jumped between April and May, according to CoreLogic’s latest data brief. While the upward monthly shift is historically standard, May’s total sales were lower than the long-term average. Encompassing Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties, the number of home sales grew […]

Luxury listing: skyline views in Tanglewood

This three-bedroom unit sits in the St. Clair building and comes with beautiful north, east and south views, which include the city skyline. The home also features a wine room, custom kitchen and an expansive deck for enjoying summer nights. The condo is listed at $1.299 million by Laura Collins with Keller Williams Houston Memorial. […]

Facebook’s Canvas gives agent listings a visual edge

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. Real estate has claimed a tremendous presence on Facebook. The vibrant comment threads, lead collection strategies and general promotions you see every day are just a few examples of how industry professionals have leveraged this platform for business. In […]

6 tips from second-year agents to newbies

I train new agents. My ultimate mission is to move the needle on the National Association of Realtors’ attrition statistics. One of my favorite questions to ask agents in their second year (or third, or fourth) is: “What would you do differently if you could start over?” The question falls in the genre of “What advice […]

June 2016
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  

  • Polls

    What information you are looking for?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...
  • Last month Results

    How Is My Site?

    • Good (100%, 3 Votes)
    • Excellent (0%, 0 Votes)
    • Bad (0%, 0 Votes)
    • Can Be Improved (0%, 0 Votes)
    • No Comments (0%, 0 Votes)

    Total Voters: 3

    Vote

    Loading ... Loading ...