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Punk rock musician arrested for alleged $27M real estate scam

Michael Davenport, former bassist for rock band The Ataris, has been indicted for scamming 100,000 people out of $27 million over the course of seven years. He and his accomplice, Cynthia Rawlinson, have been charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and one count of mail fraud, with possible […]

The price of bitcoin is crashing, but landlords aren’t spooked

As the trading value of the popular digital currency bitcoin has risen and fallen over the past few months, real estate professionals started paying attention. Many people wondered when the bubble would burst, and on Wednesday the moment arrived. Bitcoin’s price plunged below $10,000 on Wednesday, nearly half its peak value of almost $20,000 in […]

Fannie Mae offers rewards for health and wellness programs

Fannie Mae on Wednesday announced a new program designed to reward multifamily property owners who provide programs including daycare, health and wellness initiatives, and job training to tenants of affordable housing complexes.  Fannie Mae’s new Enhanced Resident Services program promises savings for multifamily borrowers in the form of lower borrowing rates, saving between $15,000 and $75,000 […]

Which real estate companies made the 2018 Franchise 500 cut?

This year, more than 1,000 companies applied to be considered for Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500, and in the list’s 39th year, seven real estate companies snagged a coveted spot. Using a proprietary formula, Entrepreneur considers myriad factors in their ranking, including: costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength and financial strength and stability. […]

Brightly colored roofs are painting the sky this year

When it comes to exterior home design, the use of color is usually reserved for the front door, window shutters or siding — often leaving the roof a bit plain. But the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), says brightly hued roofs are the emerging trend for 2018, with owners opting for deep blues, vivid reds or […]

10 social media myths holding real estate agents back

Almost all of millennials — the largest group of homebuyers — begin their real estate journey online, according to a 2017 study by the National Association of Realtors. However, 7 percent of Realtors don’t use social media, and 10 percent are uncomfortable using it. If you’re not using social media as a real estate agent, […]

HomeSmart now offering its agents health insurance

Arizona-based real estate franchisor HomeSmart announced a unique partnership to offer its 14,000 agents a health insurance program through a new group buying initiative, a rare opportunity for real estate professionals who, as independent contractors, don’t typically receive benefits through their brokerage. HomeSmart is partnering with Resourcing Edge, a Texas-based human resources firm, to offer […]

6 secrets to getting a real estate listing every day

We all know that listings are essential to success. Increasing the number of listings you collect each month allows for more possibilities for your business, and it’s the most direct way to improve your real estate productivity. The keys to achieving an increase in your listings are improving your branding, productivity and finding a niche. […]

5 ways savvy homeowners can take advantage of home equity

A home equity line of credit, better known as a HELOC, can be an excellent avenue for helping clients achieve their dreams. But it’s essential that they be smart about how they use them. For example, tapping into a home’s equity to purchase a piece of land for the downpayment on new construction is smart. […]

3 burning real estate marketing questions (answered)

It’s that time of year when the rest of the world is still taking down holiday decorations and our thoughts are on the spring market. What will you do to build your brand and attract more clients this year? As a content writer who specializes in real estate, I want to be a resource for […]

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