By Brad Walker, CEO and Co-founder of Income& Owning a home is part of the American dream, and mortgage lenders are motivated to do everything possible to make sure Americans of all ethnic, educational and professional backgrounds qualify for a mortgage. That said, the current system for determining who qualifies for a home mortgage is not perfect. Mortgage lenders...
In the following interview, Robert J. Bailey, broker/owner of Bailey Properties in Santa Cruz, Calif., discusses onboarding his agents to a new system, scoring a 90 percent adoption rate.
Region Served: Santa Cruz County, the Monterey Bay Region and Silicon Valley
Years in Real Estate: 42
Number of Offices: 4
Number of Agents: 132
What were some...
By Mark Ferguson Forecasters say that mortgage rates above four percent are here to stay. With that in mind, it’s important to realize what high mortgage rates mean and how they affect your current and future real estate investments. As a seasoned real estate investor and house flipper, I’ve seen a lot of changes come and go in the housing market. I’ve come...
By Kara Masterson Finding your dream home can be difficult for many reasons, one of which is that your budget often restricts your choices. Keeping a healthy budget coupled with strategic house-hunting practices can yield the best possible property that not only fits your personal budget, but also meets your lifestyle needs. Here are four things to keep in mind during...
Looking to purchase a new spot, buy an investment property, or pick up and move? SmartAsset recently published data on the top rising housing markets. In order to evaluate up-and-coming housing markets, SmartAsset looked at data on 308 cities with a population over 100,000, scrutinizing the change in median home values, median incomes, and the difference between population...
As most real estate agents know, being an independent contractor requires special attention and organization when it comes to managing your day-to-day business finances and keeping on top of your taxes. When it comes to managing your finances, are you a receipt-saver, a DIYer? Do you use an online platform, or hire a pro? Through this brief, 2-minute survey, RISMedia...
By Damien Justus Since the early days of America's Wild West when homesteaders competed in land lotteries, the allure of owning your own piece of property has never wavered. Real estate investing is not just one of the most glamorous investment vehicles today, but according to Entrepreneur, if done right it can also be one of the most profitable. Of course, as with...
By April Wong, Senior Marketing Manager at Chime Technologies The real estate industry has been relatively slow to embrace technology, and a few years ago, agents could more easily get away without a strong social media presence. Social media is no longer “optional” for real estate professionals. Consumers expect any and all the businesses they work with to engage...
Buying a house is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you will make for your entire life, and while the experience can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, it’s important to get it right in order to avoid excessive extra costs in the future. When it’s your first time buying, it can be a little overwhelming, with lots of unknowns, legal wranglings...
When trying to drive traffic to your website or blog, it makes sense to work hard on the things that will benefit your site and your business the most. You write interesting, informative blogs, provide reliable information and do your best to give insight into real estate in a way that serves your readers. With all the effort you put in, it may seem like a weird idea...
