More American Households Doubling Up as Rents Rise
An increasing number of American adults are moving in together to share expenses as rental rates continue to outpace income,...
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Where Is the Custom Home Market Share Highest?
New NAHB research reveals significant regional differences in the share of custom homes started in 2013. The analysis finds that...
Client Value-Adds: Suggest the Use of Credit Security Freezes as Appropriate
REALTORS® may point clients to family law attorneys when a spousal dispute or divorce arises in a real estate transaction....
Financial Literacy an Essential Life Skill for Young People
(MCT)—To improve financial literacy, you have to reach children at an early age so they can establish a strong foundation....
RE/MAX Named a Leading Global Franchise
For the second consecutive year, RE/MAX, LLC has received the highest global ranking among real estate franchises by Entrepreneur magazine....
Business Improvement Needs to Come from Within
Editor’s Note: The following is a recap of RISMedia’s CEO Exchange in September from the perspective of Better Homes and...
Starter Homes: How and Where to Find Them
(MCT)—First-time homebuyers might well wonder: Where are all the starter houses? Indeed, such properties can seem scarce in many housing...
Excessive Lending Standards Still Affecting Home Sales
Tight mortgage lending standards continue to affect sales for single-family builders across the nation, according to a survey released by...
Applications for New Home Purchases Unchanged in September
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2014 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases...
How to Eliminate Third Party Settlement Costs
(MCT)—In a recent article I proposed that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be removed from limbo and given a new...
3 Small Things Agents Can Do to Make Clients Feel Taken Care Of
These simple actions can go a long way in helping clients feel supported, informed and confident throughout the transaction. Read more.
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