The leasing of solar panels for a home’s rooftop is growing in popularity because home owners can start saving on their utility bills without paying any upfront money for the system, which typically can cost thousands of dollars to install
3 Simple Money Management Tools for Real Estate Pros
June 24, 2014 by
Successful broker-owners and managers need to keep close track of their income and expenses—both to set financial goals and to manage the daily operation of their business.
What Baby Boomers Want: Hi-Tech Homes & Quality Services Nearby
June 23, 2014 by
Access to high-speed Internet, nearby grocery stores, and hospital/medical centers were the top three community features desired by Baby Boomers in a recent survey.
Natural Disasters Threaten 10.6M Homes: Is Yours at Risk?
June 20, 2014 by
About 10.6 million homes, or 8 percent of the 131 million homes in the U.S., have a “very high risk” of being struck by natural disasters, according to RealtyTrac’s Natural Disaster Housing Risk Report for 2014.
10 Best Smartphones for Real Estate Agents
June 19, 2014 by
When it comes to smartphones, real estate agents have an ample array of choices. The best smartphones for real estate agents provide a host of business utilities along with good battery life, email and Web application support, and at least a 5-megapixel camera.
Atlanta Metro Home Sales Down Drastically Year Over Year
June 19, 2014 by
While there are always some areas that do better than others across a large metro area like Atlanta, Georgia, the fact is the vast majority of metro Atlanta has witnessed a double-digit drop in sales compared to the same period in 2013, according to Realty Trac.
Is Reality TV Giving a False Impression of Home Remodeling?
June 17, 2014 by
Reality television shows that feature instant home makeovers are popular, but some remodelers say that such shows paint an unrealistic picture of the time and money required to remodel a home
What’s Next for Baby Boomers?
June 16, 2014 by
As baby boomers – the generation born between 1946 and 1964 – reach retirement age, and the last of their adult children moves away from home, will they decide to stay in the suburban home or flock to a smaller place near the city?
All is Not Well With the Employment Picture
June 13, 2014 by
Last Friday, the government announced that 217,000 new jobs were added to the economy. But while unemployment fell to 6.3%, the types of jobs people are doing indicates the economy is anything but robust.
Would You get a Mortgage from Google or Amazon?
June 13, 2014 by
In an interesting study published by RealtyTrac, it’s been revealed that many people would prefer to get a mortgage through Google or Amazon rather than a traditional lender.
