What Makes a Brokerage Cohesive? The Culture
The baseline for a strong brokerage begins with training programs, support and systems. But the internal culture acts as the glue that holds people together.
RE Q&A: Is It OK to Self-Insure Our House?
As property insurance grows more expensive, homeowners study other options. If an owner has paid off the mortgage, is self-insurance an option?
RE Q&A: Who Can Serve on HOA Committees?
Also: A condo board may approve/reject leases based on criteria in the Declaration; a background check found a recent arrest for assault and battery. OK to reject?
1 in 4 Sellers Cutting Price as Market Cools
Altos Research: Rising rates and economic shifts have slowed down super-eager buyers as the market shifts to “much more normal conditions.”
U.S. Home Equity Highest on Record – $27.8T
Many homeowners used some of their home equity via a cash-out refinance when rates were dropping. “Tappable equity” rose to $200K per home in 1Q 2022.
Top U.S. Relocation Destinations? Miami and Tampa
Two other Fla. metros – Cape Coral and North Port – are also in the top 10 Redfin report, with New York City and Chicago top feeder markets.
Using LinkedIn for Marketing
In addition to a business LinkedIn page, agents should have a personal LinkedIn page that, in addition to a photo, outlines their skills and experience.
Condo Q&A: Unit Owner Tells Vendors What to Do
In a common problem, one condo-unit owner tries to tell landscapers how do their job, but the association employs them – not that individual owner.
Square Footage: Questions, Irregularities, Confusion
As of April 1, Fannie Mae-backed loans use the ANSI standard for measuring square footage. While it makes the measuring consistent, it also creates confusion.
High Mortgage Rates? Not Historically Speaking
In the 2010s, mortgage rates averaged only 4.08% – but today’s rates are still a bargain compared to the 1970s (9.03%), the 1980s (12.7%) and the 2000s (6.29%).