Imagine going to sell your home only to find out that there is an open second mortgage on the home from the previous owner. You may have never known anything about it or thought was paid off when you originally purchased the home, but the reality is that it is still an open lien on … Read More
You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. That being said, exercise is a big part of a healthy lifestyle. According to statistics, more than 55 million Americans held a gym membership in 2015, however, most people are not maximizing their time and end up not seeing the changes they were hoping for. The end result is … Read More
Many millennials still live at home with their parents. However, this doesn’t mean people born between the years 1981 and 1997 don’t want to own their own homes. In fact, a Realtor.com survey revealed that 61 percent of first-time homebuyers are under the age of 35.
As often happens during economic cycles, the dynamics of real estate markets in the U.S. have changed once again. Investors who look to buy homes at low prices and sell them at the top of the market have already missed the boat and are now facing increased competition.
With the new administration underway, Donald Trump is already working on a new tax plan. Analysts at Baker Newman Noyes, a leading national accounting and consulting firm, have reviewed President Donald Trump’s vision for tax reform and predict that the changes to the tax code will have significant impacts on the real estate and construction … Read More
Although tiny homes are still illegal in many places across the U.S. because they often don’t meet zoning and building standards, some cities are starting to change ordinances to allow the downsized dwellings. In some places, entire tiny home communities are developing.
As real estate magnate Donald Trump begins his term as president in 2017, there are likely to be some big changes on the horizon for the U.S. housing industry. Over the past year, housing markets across the country saw healthy increases in home values, thanks to low interest rates, lower gas prices, stronger wage growth, … Read More
Working in a small company gives employees an amazing opportunity to derive a sense of interconnectedness. This bond allows us to develop similar mindsets, likes, dislikes, and even senses of humor. Simply put, when your team is up, you’re up, when your team is down, you’re down. With this closeness, it is so important to … Read More
Everyone interprets leadership a little differently, depending on our background, age, environment, and position. From a millennial’s perspective, TitleSmart’s leadership has empowered me to excel. Many people think millennials are high maintenance and entitled, but the young professionals at TitleSmart prove that is not the case. What most people miss when they “try to deal … Read More
Stop for a minute. How are you feeling right now? Are you still feeling sour about a phone call you had earlier in the day with a disgruntled client? Are you feeling flustered that the person you emailed is not responding about that urgent document you need? Alright, maybe you are not feeling that way … Read More