ZIP code profile: 60148
The 60148 ZIP code comprises part of the village of Lombard, about a 50 minute drive from Chicago. The area sits in DuPage County and is known for its annual Lilac Festival and parade in May, a 16-day event of lilac-themed events. According to Best Places, the ZIP code has a population of 51,365 and an unemployment rate of 6.2 […]
ZIP code profile: 33023
The 33023 ZIP code comprises parts of Hollywood, Miramar and Pembroke, about a 35 minute drive from Miami. The area sits in Broward County and is in close proximity to Orangebrook Golf Course, North Perry Airport and Sun Life Stadium. According to Best Places, the ZIP code has a population of 63,587 and an unemployment rate of 5.9 […]
ICOTR discussion: Teams or running solo?
Working with a team or as an individual can vary widely in preference from agent to agent, as can one’s weekly work schedule — and part of reaching new successes requires learning how to manage both aspects. With almost 40 years of combined experience in real estate, Waldorf, Maryland, agents Christine Pollard and Maleka Green have had more than […]
Zillow Mortgages report a week of unchanged national rates
According to data released by Zillow July 26, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is at 3.32 percent. Remaining unchanged over the previous week, the Zillow Mortgages rate scaled between 3.30 and 3.39 percent over the past week — but that is expected to change soon. “Mortgage rates were flat last week as there was very little incoming […]
Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced several changes to the closing process that became effective in October, real estate agents and brokers had a few major concerns about the new rules. The biggest initial concern involved delays to the closing process, but after TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures) rules were implemented on October 1 […]
Realtor.com operator and REA Group launch global property network
Realtor.com operator Move and REA Group — which operates listing portals in 11 countries — have launched what their parent company, News Corp., says is the “world’s largest source of global property listings.” The network, hailed by Move CEO Ryan O’Hara as an “important step forward in the evolution of real estate,” offers users of the participating property search sites access to […]
Why Robert Reffkin’s mother is coming to work at Compass
It was real estate agent Ruth Reffkin’s birthday on Wednesday. The active Manhattan agent turned 71. And rather than thinking about retirement to spend time with her grandchildren — whom she adores — she started a brand new job at her son’s company, Compass, a tech-driven real estate brokerage. Why not when Robert Reffkin first set up […]
4 real estate philosophies to expand your business perspective
One of the most valuable assets of a successful real estate agent is the ability to see the big picture. In an industry that requires so many hands-on daily tasks, taking a step back to assess your business from a bird’s-eye view can make all the difference. Here are a few valuable philosophies to consider […]
Top comments of the week July 25-29
Here are Inman News’ top comments for the final week of July. Todd Hollins commented on · How white privilege makes my life easier This open house is for “buyers” only! Exclaimed the homeowner as my mother and I approached the door. “But of course, that’s why we’re here,” was mom’s reply as she proceeded […]
Why self-awareness is crucial to your real estate success
If you’re able to focus your time and effort on what you’re good at, it can cause positive results. In real estate, if you get caught up working on what you’re not good at, it can cause no results — not to mention other problems, such as low productivity. You might think you want to […]
