Category Archive: Real Estate Industry News

It’s hard to believe that 2023 is winding down. Of course, we’ve got plenty to celebrate between now and Jan. 1. However, if you’re thinking about buying a home in 2024, it’s time to start planning. This blog isn’t meant to scare you – our teams love working with first-time homebuyers. We appreciate all our […]

In a year full of both opportunities and challenges, it’s important to say we appreciate your business and friendship. We’re always here to lend you expertise, tools and positivity to make your next transaction a good one. Let’s focus on that last attribute for a second. How do you stay positive in a market like […]

We all know that one of the major keys to a smooth transaction is good communication. It’s something that everyone in real estate strives to provide, and our customers expect from us. If you’ve worked with our teams before, you know we pride ourselves on the customer experience. However, we’re always looking for ways to […]

Our teams are all about treats, and we don’t mind a few good-natured scares. With that being said, it’s important to remind us all that there are always bad actors lurking, ready to try to trick our partners and customers. The best way to fight these fraudsters is to bring their scary actions into the […]

Raise your hand if you still hand out physical business cards. This physical act of introducing yourself remains a powerful tool for making connections and creating a great first – and lasting – impression. Nowadays, a useful card provides more than just your information though. It serves as a physical reminder of you and is […]

Let’s talk mortgage rates – again. Obviously, they have been one of the main topics of conversation all year. After all, high rates have consequences for housing affordability and, frankly, buyers’ wallets. Take this information from an article from earlier this month (using a rate of 7.72% for the following calculation). “For a borrower purchasing a $400,000 […]

Real estate is a visual industry, and there’s no better way to showcase properties than through video. High-quality videos offer a comprehensive view of a property, allowing potential buyers to get a feel for the space before physically visiting. Drone footage, 360-degree tours and virtual walkthroughs are powerful tools our agent friends have at their […]

Buying a home can sometimes feel scary, but buyers are never on this journey alone. Think about your REALTOR®, loan officer, and escrow officer as your personal group of ghostbusters ready to ward off any frightful issues between you and closing on your perfect, definitely not haunted, dream home. But there’s one more real estate professional […]

Technology plays an integral role in today’s digital world – both in the office and in our personal lives – so cybersecurity continues to be key for everyone. Real estate professionals like us face the threat of email hackers and other cybercriminals regularly during the battle to keep our customers safe and secure.  That’s why […]

In our quest to lead and advocate for our customers, partners and community, our teams actively engage at every level of our industry. We’re active members in associations and groups. Our company leaders attend multiple conventions to make sure we’re always on the cutting edge for you. In fact, one of our own, Jenny Martin, […]