Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment above 5 percent.” Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” Buyers often overestimate the down payment funds […]
Success doesn’t mean much if you’re not happy with who you are. How can you foster personal growth, alongside career success? Can you overcome negative thoughts that keep you from becoming the person you want to be? On this episode, author of Real Estate Good Life, Bart Vickrey, shares how he’s achieved business freedom and […]
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to know where rates are headed when deciding to start your home search. Below is a chart created using Freddie Mac’s U.S. Economic […]
In our current cultural climate where we’re always “connected”, it can be difficult to find a balance in life. How can you build a balanced life in terms of work and family? How important is it to incorporate more people into your team? And how can you be sure you’re recruiting the right people? On […]
According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2017 at 57% of all buyers. It is no surprise that having two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing costs makes buying a home more attainable. But, many couples […]
There are so many options for marketing today that sometimes we have a hard time choosing which one to use for our business. Should you choose a tried-and-tested, traditional method? Or should you use the newer, technologically-advanced tools? How can you keep building relationships even when your communication relies more and more on the internet? […]
The famous quote by Mark Twain in the title of this article can be used to describe homeownership in America today. The Census revealed that the percentage of homeowners in the country increased for the first time in thirteen years. A story in the Wall Street Journal gave these new homeownership numbers some context: […]
No one wants to experience trauma, but the reality is everyone will deal with transformative events at some point in their lives. How can you survive difficult times and change for the better because of them? How can you impact other people positively when they’re going through a tough time? On this episode, entrepreneur and […]
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.3% over the next […]
So many people cringe when they think of a career in sales because of the negative connotations of bad salespeople. How can you offer services that impress your clients and retain their business? How should you go about engaging with Realtor partners and others in the industry who could help boost your business? On this […]
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