Special Report: How real estate agents can live happily ever after in retirement
Finding long-term value in the hard work and sweat of agents' day-to-day Key Takeaways Selling your real estate business is still seen as an inexact science, especially in the changing industry, and many agents are looking for answers. When asked ...
Study: Small Homes Appreciate Faster
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to appreciation. In fact, a new study shows that smaller homes likely will offer a bigger percentage return on a home shopper’s investment. Read ...
How Trump’s tax plan could affect your bottom line as a real estate agent
Changes to Tax Brackets and Deductions will Impact Filing and Returns Key Takeaways Structurally speaking, the tax system will get trimmed significantly. Trump’s first major change is to reduce the current 7 tax brackets to 3 brackets. The biggest change ...
4 solar panel pitfalls
Is it ever a good idea to install solar panels? Yes, but steer clear of these problems: Key Takeaways Solar panel installation on residential property is on the rise, and they can be a solid investment with benefits such as ...
Connecticut Home Sales and Median Prices Rise in December
Connecticut REALTORS® reports that the single-family residential home median sales price is $248,750 which reflects a 3.6 percent increase from $240,000 in that same time period last year. Median indicates that half the homes sold for more and half for ...
NAR existing-home sales: ‘Soft’ ending to a strong year
The 'autumn revival' might be over with, but end-of-year sales were still doing OK Key Takeaways According to NAR, existing-home sales decreased 2.8 percentage points to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.49 million. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun ...
3 Power Scripts for Inexperienced Agents
When you’re new to real estate, prospective clients may question whether you have the skill to represent them. These scripts emphasize your drive and work ethic over transaction history and will help put clients’ minds at ease. New agents don’t ...
A real estate agent’s guide to tax deductions
10 Steps for agents to get the most from their tax returns Key Takeaways Preparation and tax code knowledge defines which expenses are permitted in quarterly and year-end taxes. Monitoring expenses such as vehicle depreciation and home working spaces can ...
FHA opens door to homeownership for more borrowers
FHA says premium cut will save FHA borrowers $500 a year on average BY TEKE WIGGIN Inman Staff Writer Key Takeaways The FHA will reduce the annual mortgage insurance premium most FHA borrowers pay by a quarter of a percentage point starting ...
So, you want to be unemployed? 7 tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
Lessons Gained From Starting My Own Brokerage Key Takeaways You will be ripped off; the market will adapt; never stop improving. Fall in love with your customers and consider them clients for life. Sooner or later, your venture will require ...
