4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home. But not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest loan and have affordable payments. […]
5 Tips for Selling Your Home
Throwing on a new coat of paint inside and out can be a good start to preparing a home for sale, but there are plenty of other things home sellers can do to get their home ready to go on the market and get the best price possible for it. Here are five things to […]
Growth vs. Value Investing: Know the Differences
Your investing style and tolerance for risk can help determine what type of stock mutual funds you invest in. The two main types of funds — growth and value — have different characteristics that can match your investing style. Owning a mix of both funds is probably a smart move, but it can still be […]
Financial Priorities for Newlyweds
Deciding where to live, if you’re going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of the big and small decisions newlyweds have to make together after the wedding gifts are put away and they’re ready to start their lives together. There are also financial decisions to make as a married couple, […]
Builder confidence ‘remains solid’ despite weak GDP reports
When builders are confident in their business, it’s a good sign that the housing market is booming and they have plenty of incentive to keep creating new inventory. And for 30 years, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo has measured this sentiment among builders of new single-family homes on a monthly basis. […]
How to Get a Mortgage of $100,000 or Less
If you want to buy a home in a low-cost area, or are buying a small home, vacation home or just refinancing for a low amount of money, then a $100,000 loan may be all you need. Approving a loan for such a low amount, however, may be difficult for a lender that’s more interested […]
Real disruption in the real estate industry
Ideas like “let’s get rid of the MLS” or “stop sending listings to Zillow – we hate them” or “pocket listings are the best thing since sliced bread.” Funny thing is, all of these so-called disruptions don’t seem to have even the tiniest bit to do with making things better for the consumer. The gains […]
Future Cities Accelerator dedicates $1M to urban innovation
One of the ways people can create wealth is through access to affordable housing that lays the foundation for homeownership. But, many Americans are struggling to get the hand up that would lift their families out of poverty. That’s where the Future Cities Accelerator comes in …
National unemployment rate falling in majority of major cities
In localized markets throughout the nation, unemployment rates are typically faring well, which is great news for real estate agents. According to local unemployment rates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment rates dipped annually in June in 285 out of 387 metropolitan areas …
Real, a virtual brokerage, rolls out agent recruitment program
One engine driving the rapid growth of Keller Williams has been the franchisor’s “profit share” program, which offers ongoing financial rewards to agents for recruiting other agents to the firm. Now Real, a fast-growing virtual brokerage that revolves around a mobile app, has put its own spin on the concept. The company is unveiling an agent referral program […]
