Freddie Mac Creates Opportunity for Homeowners with Low Income to Stay in Their Homes
The U.S. Congress created Freddie Mac in 1970 to help increase stability and affordability in the housing market. Their role is to expand the secondary loans market by purchasing mortgages to then sell to mortgage-backed security investors. The secondary mortgage market increases the supply of money available for mortgage lending and the money available for…
Read MoreHome-Sweet-Home: Delta Variant Keeps the Workforce Away from the Office
Only months ago commercial property owners anticipated office buildings would fill up again after Labor Day, due to the predicted rising vaccination rates and falling infection rates. The spread of the Delta variant and subsequent rising Covid-19 case numbers upended that calculation. Amazon, along with several other companies, has adjusted their return-to-work plans with this…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Real Estate Assistant or Client Care Coordinator
If you’re ready to start building a team, you might be wondering how to hire a real estate assistant or client care coordinator. Every team needs a client care coordinator. A client care coordinator can also be called admin, transaction coordinator, or assistant, but they do far more than the title “assistant” implies. This role…
Read MoreThe US Census Bureau Conducted a Survey — Renters Will Likely Have to Leave Their Homes
Information on the 2021 Eviction Moratorium Reversal The supreme court has decided to reverse its decision on the four-week-old eviction moratorium that was put in place for a second time this year. The bill that protected renters from eviction has come to a close and brings relief to the landlords all over the country who…
Read MoreHow to Recruit Real Estate Agents Real Estate Agents with the Right Interview Questions
Interviews are hard to get right, but a well-crafted set of questions will help you identify the best candidates for your real estate team. So it’s essential to do your research. Figure out how to hold interviews that not only make candidates feel comfortable but also help you select top-quality new agents. Here’s how to…
Read MoreThe Misconception Around Young People and Homeownership
There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home and have rented for a lot longer than their preceding generations did. Real estate professionals can take this information and let it fuel them as they search for the elusive inventory…
Read MoreHow to Get Clients as a Real Estate Agent
Whether you’re brand new to the game or a seasoned real estate agent, occasionally, you may reach a slow period of business and wonder how to earn more clients and increase your conversion rate with leads. The key to getting clients is using effective systems that keep you consistent in your client outreach. Here are the…
Read MoreHow Real Estate Agents Can Benefit from the 2021 ‘Great Reset’
There is speculation that we are on our way to a real-estate bubble in 2021. With competition for housing starting to dwindle as workers are being asked to go back into the office and travel starting to open up, there is evidence that the real estate market will start to level out. But unlike the…
Read MoreYour Vibe Attracts Your Tribe: Recruiting and Retaining Real Estate Agents
Ways to Recruit Real Estate Agents Rick Geha has been recruiting real estate agents for over 40 years. He’s learned how to build a team full of A-players through consistent recruiting efforts, strong culture, and prioritizing retention. Rick looks for team members who are hungry, humble, smart, and coachable. He shared how he’s been able…
Read MoreRedfin Anticipates the Real Estate Market Might Be Leveling Out
When will the housing market shift? Well, prices are still high, but they are no longer crawling upward and are instead starting to decline slowly. According to Redfin, there are so many advantages in the real estate market right now and it may increase your buyer’s interest in getting back in the game. It’s finally…
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