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From “costs-per-lead” to “ad servers,” the world of digital marketing can seem pretty overwhelming. That’s why the American Land Title Association partnered with Google’s Steve Lerch to tell you how to tune out the noise and figure out what you need. Even better, we can tell you can how you can get started on any [...]
Homeowner associations, also known as HOA's, or Condo Associations can be great for neighborhood maintenance, settling disputes and enforcing community guidelines, but all of those benefits come with a cost: the association dues. A good chunk of American homeowners agree to pay them—nearly 25%, according to RealtorMag.org—but unlike the mortgage, insurance, and tax costs those [...]
More homes are sprouting up across the United States—and the sound of those jackhammers and excavators at work should be music to the ears of aspiring home buyers growing ever more frustrated by the dearth of houses on the market. Builders began construction on 1,178,000 new homes across the country last month, up a staggering 30.9% from [...]
Remodeling may be a labor of love, but it’s also an investment that can seriously boost the value of your home. Only by how much? Well, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report, you’ll recoup an average of 64% of what you paid for a renovation if you sell your home this year. To arrive [...]
FTC Issues Warning About Phishing Scheme Targeting Wires for Closings Last month we did a TAAR lunch and learn covering security, and these types of scams see here. The FTC is now also getting the word out. The Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Realtors recently issued a warning to homebuyers about [...]
The Michigan Association of Realtors Has Announced Commission Cut Requirement! According to the article released just yesterday "Starting immediately, all licensed real estate agents, and brokers that are members of the Michigan Association are required to change to a locked commission rate of 1% regardless of factors." This will bring a huge change to [...]
On March 22, we had the great opportunity to teach a lunch & learn class for local agents, lenders, and affiliates of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. We tried to cram as much information into the short session, However running well beyond the one hour allotted time slot; a fully booked lunch had so [...]
By 2019, the number of North American households with smart home systems is predicted to reach 38.2 million, up from just over 10 million in 2014. (Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg is even devoting 2016 to creating his own home automation system.) Home automation essentially helps you control or manage your home via devices or applications. [...]
SECURITY TIPS As we load up our smartphones and tablets with more and more personal information, it’s time to get serious about mobile security. Despite the proliferation of cloud backup services, we still remain vulnerable to lost or stolen handsets, data theft, and various forms of malware. But there are certain things we can do [...]
Buying a house may be the most complicated financial process of your entire life. Luckily, we’ve broken it down into 10 straightforward steps: 1. Are you ready to become a homeowner? Whether you’re becoming a homeowner for the first time or you’re a repeat buyer, buying a house is a financial and emotional [...]
