Monthly Archives: July 2021

New study shows true impact of credit scores on mortgage rates

By Marian McPherson | July 8, 2021 - 8:03 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Digital mortgage marketplace OwnUp’s latest study revealed buyers with good credit scores can lose $40K in interest savings by failing to shop loan options. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates follow Treasury yields down

By Daniel Houston | July 8, 2021 - 7:54 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Mortgage rates were lower this week as U.S. Treasury yields dropped, but economic recovery could push them higher in the months to come. Continue reading →

Foreclosure watch: The 10 most at-risk US cities

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 8, 2021 - 6:36 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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A new report found that 14.7 percent of the 7.6 million mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration were delinquent in May. Continue reading →

$10M in sales from Instagram: Steal from this agent’s playbook

By Jimmy Burgess | July 8, 2021 - 6:00 pm |July 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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Whether you’re brand new to Instagram or have been using it a while, if you adopt North Carolina agent Heidi Harris’ steps for yourself, you’ll grow your number of followers, and your business will grow along with it. Continue reading →

A buyer-friendly market may soon be in reach, new data suggests

By Libertina Brandt | July 8, 2021 - 5:05 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The fall could bring cooling prices and more inventory, according to a new report from realtor.com released Thursday. Continue reading →

How to select the right partners for franchising

By Mauricio Umansky | July 8, 2021 - 4:42 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Expanding into new markets through franchise partners is an exciting opportunity for any business — but it’s also one that takes a lot of planning. Here’s what to think about when picking your partners. Continue reading →

New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that’ll set you up right

By Christy Murdock | July 8, 2021 - 4:05 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success. Here are a few areas all newbies need to focus on. Continue reading →

Vast majority of real estate listings lack good visuals: Study

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 8, 2021 - 4:00 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Most U.S. listings don’t include a virtual tour or floor plan and don’t use best practices in professional photography, according to a new study released Thursday. Continue reading →

Nearly two-thirds of buyers say it’s a ‘bad time’ to buy a home

By Marian McPherson | July 8, 2021 - 3:59 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Booming home price growth and dwindling inventory has negatively impacted buyer sentiment, according to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index. Continue reading →

Price cuts, while rare in this market, often lead to greater profit: Zillow

By Lillian Dickerson | July 8, 2021 - 1:23 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The number of sellers who choose to cut their listing price has dropped by a third over the last year, but a Zillow report found that if the price is dropped at the right time, sellers can net $15,000 over ask. Continue reading →