The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) and the National Association of Realtors issued an alert Friday to consumers, advising them that they could be the next victim of a mortgage closing cost phishing scheme. Hackers pose as agents or title companies to steal mortgage funds. Purchasing a property is ... » Learn More about FTC issue warning-mortgage closing cost phishing scheme
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Heart Warming Investor Story Tampa FL
Heart Warming, Investor, these are two words phrases that you normally would not associate together in the same sentence, paragraph or even possibly the same story. But what we would like to share with you hopefully will make you feel as good as we do right now. Heart warming Investor? ... » Learn More about Heart Warming Investor Story Tampa FL
Combat Fatigue with these 7 Simple Things
We live in a fast-paced world where all things are quicker and a lot more urgent. In leadership, in business, and in life, it seems like we're always behind: It had to be done yesterday! It needs to be done now! Why isn't it already done? Our days are hectic and our nights are busy. We constantly ... » Learn More about Combat Fatigue with these 7 Simple Things
Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket
Just as more first-time home buyers are entering into home ownership, lower-priced homes are increasingly hard to come by in many housing markets. The number of inventory homes for-sale below $100,000 plunged 8.6 percent in January compared to a year earlier. On the other hand, luxury home buyers ... » Learn More about Inventory Is Tight in This Price Bracket
Federal Reserve interest rate hike guessing game
The Federal Reserve meets in the upcoming week, and the interest rate guessing game is at full swing. The consensus is clearly that the stock market woes during the early part of the year mean the Fed will postpone an interest rate hike, as an article in The New York Times explained on ... » Learn More about Federal Reserve interest rate hike guessing game