Long-term rates have continued in a narrow band, but in very odd behavior have trended ever-so-slightly down. The 10-year T-note today trades at 1.70 percent, the lowest since the April 7 top at 1.93 percent, and lowest-fee mortgages are sliding under 3.75 percent. Why odd? This slide began two weeks ago, all through the week …
Rates (mortgage and otherwise) dropping; here’s what’s going on Read More »
Lenders are often asked, “Aren’t there any private lenders?” (Realtors and borrowers often ask us shortly after we have told the applicant, “Fannie says no.”) Today the primary sources of mortgage credit are government agencies, all with relatively rigid standards. Jumbo lending is similar, a narrow and shallow side-pocket. “Yes, but I have a friend …
For decades real estate professionals have been the butt of jokes, satires and the sometimes stars on reality television shows that do more to demean the business than to provide an accurate picture of the hard working professionals and the excellent service they provide. On May 20, 2016, “Undercover Boss” will air the first in-depth …
‘Undercover Boss’ goes undercover in real estate Read More »
As a consultant and educator of real estate assistants around the country, I have a unique vantage point. Not only do I have the opportunity to engage with many bright, successful wizards behind the screen, but I also get to do so as an insider. You see, I’ve been in their shoes for over 20 …
All relationships are built on trust, including those you have with your clients. The more your clients trust you; the more likely they are to work with you again and refer your services to others. Trust isn’t something that’s guaranteed in the first meeting with a client or the fiftieth meeting with them. It’s built …
4 trust-building tips that will make your business rock solid Read More »
Preclose, founded by former BoomTown head of operations Rebecca Guthrie, is on the list to present at next month’s Realogy’s FWD Innovation Summit. The selection makes sense. There’s certainly innovation on display in this iOS and Android app, which deftly covers the critical steps of a home sale between contract and close. … Powered by …
Sleek contract-to-closing app gears up for launch Read More »
This week’s L.A. news relating to the real estate industry … Powered by WPeMatico
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Realtors got a budget boost from increased membership this year, benefiting from brokers and agents trying to get a piece of an improving housing market. NAR membership stood at 1.17 million at the end of April and is expected to hit the 1.2 million mark sometime this year … …
NAR budget gets boost from rising agent and broker membership Read More »
Who got hired or promoted this week? Here’s our weekly rundown, in chronological order … Powered by WPeMatico
Two years after the National Association of Realtors adopted tougher service standards for Realtor associations, the 1.2 million-member trade group is again upping the ante … Powered by WPeMatico
