Mortgage News for August 20, 2021

Mortgage News for August 20, 2021

Quick Tips to Boost Slowing Summer SalesIf the end of summer has you in a funk, here are five simple steps to get leads flowing again. First off is visuals, visuals, visuals. Use social media to your advantage by featuring recent sales and new deals. Optimize...
Mortgage News for August 13, 2021

Mortgage News for August 13, 2021

Luxury Homes Reach Record SalesHome sales in the U.S. priced above $1 million surged 244.4% YOY in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The NAR's data also shows that sales at this price point are outpacing sales in the $250,000 to $500,000 range,...
Mortgage News for August 6, 2021

Mortgage News for August 6, 2021

Shorter Commutes Have Become a Low Priority for Home BuyersAccording to a new report from Zillow, a desire for housing within arm's reach of the biggest downtown job centers in the U.S. are lessening as home buyers search for housing further from downtown locations....
Mortgage News for July 30, 2021

Mortgage News for July 30, 2021

Real Estate Markets Could Heat Up Amid the Rockets' Red GlareThanks to Richard Branson's successful trip to space, followed closely by Jeff Bezos' journey there, the hub locations of aerospace companies could benefit from significant growth in home prices. The...
Mortgage News for July 23, 2021

Mortgage News for July 23, 2021

Four Creative Strategies to Score More ListingsIt's no secret that the housing shortage has made it difficult to get more leads. Thankfully, there are still some creative ways to increase business that you may be surprised to learn. The first option is less of a...
Mortgage News for July 16, 2021

Mortgage News for July 16, 2021

Today's Market News:How to Jump-Start a Content Marketing StrategyShowcasing your industry knowledge by writing educational and sometimes tangential content is one of many ways to boost your website traffic. Content Marketing requires you to go beyond the property...
Mortgage News for July 9, 2021

Mortgage News for July 9, 2021

Today's Market News:Walk-Through Videos Essential to Attracting Home BuyersIn today's housing market, walk-through videos are so important -- especially for real estate agents looking to obtain new leads and sell homes faster. And if agents want their videos to stand...
Mortgage News for July 2, 2021

Mortgage News for July 2, 2021

Today's Market News:Strong Focus on Ramping Up Black Homeownership in New Plan Endorsed by MBAThe MBA recently endorsed a 7-point plan from the Black Homeownership Collaborative (BHC) to greatly increase the number of Black Americans purchasing homes. The BHC is...
Mortgage News for June 25, 2021

Mortgage News for June 25, 2021

Shortage in U.S. Housing Supply Causing ConcernA new report from the NAR indicates that due to underbuilding and underinvestment, the shortage in housing is substantial, having a real effect on the health of Americans and the economy. With a significant decrease in...
Mortgage News for June 18, 2021

Mortgage News for June 18, 2021

Pandemic Gives Way to Americans RelocatingWhile the number of people moving in the U.S. has been on the decline since the '80s, the COVID-19 crisis has caused a shift. Americans are now moving more often than they have in the past 30 years, and a key factor for the...