Webinar Recap: Build Your Brand with Next-Gen Social Media
If you’re working in the real estate industry, you already know how vital it is to have a social media presence. No longer an option, a social media presence is now a necessity, offering more than a connection with prospective and past clients. It’s also an important tool for seeming knowledgeable, professional and relevant. In […]
Save on Your Summer Road Trip
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Ask the Expert: What Is the Most Important Business Component?
This week’s “Ask the Expert” column features Martin J. Rueter, President with Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Q: With so many moving parts in the real estate industry, what would you identify as the most important piece or pieces an agent should focus on if they want to truly succeed in this business? A: Too […]
6 components of a cohesive content marketing strategy
Today’s homebuyers place a lot of importance on being able to know, like and trust the people they work with. And there are few better ways to build a trusting relationship with a potential client than with content marketing …
Cook County ranks low nationally but tops in Illinois for real estate investment
Investing in real estate can have big rewards, but also big risks. When calculating the next place to look for an investment property or aiding a client in the hunt, it’s important to consider local economic conditions like business growth, new building permits and gross domestic product (GDP) growth …
Do You Know the Best State for Homeownership?
Owning a home is usually considered part of living the American Dream. But becoming a homeowner is neither easy nor affordable for everyone. Even if you manage to make the leap to homeownership, having a house of your own could seem burdensome if you’re stuck with high property taxes and insurance costs. Moreover, as a homeowner, many […]
Commentary: The Historic White House United State of Women Summit
Editorial Note: The following is a commentary written by Desiree Patno, CEO of the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), after attending the first White House summit on The United State of Women last month in Washington, D.C. The White House United State of Women Summit was an incredible high and energizer […]
Where do LA, SF counties rank for real estate investment?
Investing in real estate can have big rewards, but also big risks. When calculating the next place to look for an investment property or aiding a client in the hunt, it’s important to consider local economic conditions like business growth, new building permits and gross domestic product (GDP) growth …
Keller Williams working to settle Tim Duncan lawsuit for altered photo
San Antonio Spurs great Tim Duncan may have retired recently, but he’s got some work ahead of him — or at least, his lawyer does. On July 15, Duncan filed a suit against Robert Elder of Keller Williams Realty, claiming the agent altered and posted an image of Duncan without his approval …
Black Knight: Q2 foreclosure starts reach 16-year low
Black Knight Financial Services released its First Look report for the second quarter of June 2016, which boasted the lowest level of first-time foreclosure starts in 16 years. Furthermore, prepayment speeds sprung to a 12-month high that mirrors an overall rise in refinance activity driven by historically low interest rates. …
