Best Places to Buy a Beach House
A second home on a waterfront can not only be for a household to enjoy but also serve as a potential revenue stream as a rental. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes
Four Ways Real Estate Team Leaders Can Overcome Leadership Loneliness
As rewarding as it can be to lead your own real estate team, it can be lonely at the top. You may be surrounded by people, but they may not be able to fully appreciate the unique challenges of leading a team. You can quickly start to feel unsupported and adrift. Fortunately, there are ways […]
Instant Reaction: CPI Inflation, June 10, 2022
Rising rents and home prices (not part of CPI Inflation) have caught up with multiple years of housing underproduction of single-family homes and apartments. www.nar.realtor – Research
NAR Applauds FHFA Equity Plan for GSEs
NAR Applauds FHFA Equity Plan for GSEs On June 8, 2022, The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released finalized equity plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Learn more. Media Contact: Patrick Newton 202-383-1290
Mortgage Applications Decrease During Last Week of May
Mortgage applications decreased 2.3% from one week earlier, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA), released Thursday. The drop marks the third straight week of declines, indicating that market headwinds continue to hinder both refinancing and new mortgages. Key findings: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan […]
May 2022 Commercial Market Insights
The pace of absorption has slowed in the industrial and retail markets as consumers cut back on spending amid high inflation. www.nar.realtor – Research
These Myths Cost Homeowners Money
Homeowners are constantly on the lookout for clever hacks to make managing and cleaning a home easier, but some of these tricks may be costing them money in the long run. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
Hire Slow and Fire Fast
Building a team is hard work. There is so much more to it than just finding someone to do administrative tasks or finding agents who are eager to work. Most agents and team leaders make the mistake of hiring friends or family members or hiring the first applicant we hear from. We jump in, anxious […]
ERA® Real Estate Announces Affiliation of Treanor Real Estate
ERA® Real Estate has announced the affiliation of ERA Treanor Real Estate in Southington, Connecticut, which serves the central region of the state, including Southington, Cheshire, Bristol, Wolcott, Plainville, New Britain, Farmington, Avon, West Hartford, Wallingford, Waterbury, Watertown, Middletown and Cromwell, a release stated. The firm is owned and led by Jim Treanor, who started […]