More consumers than ever start to see the benefits of buying a home with smart technology. A 2016 survey found that owners believe smart home technology makes their home safer, saves them money and saves them time. The same survey also found that 54 percent of homeowners would buy or install smart ... » Learn More about Why is a smart home smart?
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Mortgage Rates End Week on Hopeful Note
Mortgage rates found their footing yesterday, moving sideways to slightly lower after losing ground the past couple of days. Earlier in the week, rates hit their lowest levels in 3 years. While today's improvements don't quite get us back there, they keep us very close. Perhaps even more ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates End Week on Hopeful Note
How a REALTOR gets compensated
Most real estate agents are compensated through commissions – payments made directly to real estate brokers for services rendered in the sale or purchase of real property. A commission is usually a percentage of the property's selling price, although it can be a flat fee. To understand how real ... » Learn More about How a REALTOR gets compensated
New condo rules could help student debt challenge
Many young adults struggle to become homeowners, with the student debt burden delaying, in part, their ability to buy, according to speakers at a regulatory issues forum on student debt and home-ownership at the 2016 Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo taking place this week in ... » Learn More about New condo rules could help student debt challenge
6 Trends for Outdoor Space that Buyers Love
Home owners crave outdoor spaces for gathering and entertaining, which explains why it's important to highlight your homes’ outdoor spaces. RISMedia recently highlighted a few of the following outdoor trends. 6 Trends for Outdoor Space that Buyers Love 1. Natural wood and stone: Natural ... » Learn More about 6 Trends for Outdoor Space that Buyers Love