Homeowners who neglect routine maintenance heading into the colder months may find themselves faced with an expensive repair bill. For example, forgetting to clean the gutters could cause ice to build up and damage your roof. Windows and doors not properly sealed could cause your heating bills to surge.The New York Times recently highlighted a few maintenance chores for homeowners to do before the weather gets chilly, including:Examine the ext
Real estate investors are utilizing parking spaces as lucrative investments in some major metros across the country. Buying up individual parking spaces is garnering greater interest among small investors who are looking for a low-maintenance investment with potentially big profits, The New York Times reports. For investors, parking spaces can offer a steady income, nearly zero maintenance, and limited damage to worry about.“It’s a gre
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The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors today voted to give agents more flexibility in MLS choice, expanded the criteria hearing panels should consider when local associations are vying for territorial rights, and many other considerations recommended by committees at the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.One of the more contentious debates during the conference was over whether the association should adopt a Mandatory Waive
From mitigating risks to your company to best practices for supporting your agents, industry veterans and experts provided a plethora of resources for brokerage owners and managers during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo last week. These thoughtful discussions often resulted in the sharing of real-life stories and examples that brokers can put to use immediately. Here is a sampling of REALTOR® Magazine’s coverage from the event.What Makes
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iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. The company continues to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson
Mortgage rates mostly held steady this week after posting a sizable jump last week.“Following a strong surge last week, rates held relatively flat this week,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The 30-year mortgage rate remained unchanged at 3.94 percent, while the 10-year Treasury yield dipped roughly 4 basis points. The markets’ reaction to the upcoming announcement of the next Fed chair may impact the movement of rat
Police arrested a Las Vegas man after he attacked a real estate agent who had confronted him about squatting on a property.Police responded to a report of a potential burglary on Oct. 13. The people in the home provided a fake lease to police and were ordered to leave the home. The police were called back to the property later in the day when neighbors reported that a man was attacking a real estate agent outside of the home.The real estate agent
Home prices have been accelerating faster than general inflation. So, should the housing market be worried about a housing bubble brewing? Urban Institute researchers say there’s no cause for concern, at least on a national level.Over the past five years, home prices have outpaced inflation by 34 percent cumulatively since 2012, according to UI. The increase, however, is less than half the pace between 1997 and 2006. In that time period, home p
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