Home buyers are putting more money down on a home, as the median down payment for a single-family home or condo in the third quarter was $20,000—a new record high, according to ATTOM Data Solutions’ Q3 2017 U.S. Residential Property Loan Origination Report. The average down payment equaled 7.6 percent of the median home sales price of $263,000, according to the report.“Buying a home has become a full-contact sport in many markets across the
There’s nothing worse than a dry, complicated PowerPoint presentation that can’t hold your audience’s attention. Tim Pollard, CEO of communications consulting firm Oratium, has tips for making your message stick, whether you’re speaking at a conference, doing an in-office training, or presenting in front of your team.First, ditch the text-filled, complex slides. If you use PowerPoint or another presentation software, the slides should com
More than 1,000 structures and 260,000 acres across Southern California have been charred since massive wildfires broke out earlier this month. With the blazes still threatening 25,000 more homes, is there anything homeowners can do to protect their houses from a fire? You may not be able to fireproof a home completely, but building experts say there are several measures homeowners can take to lower the risks of sustaining damage. Realtor.com® o
The California Department of Business Oversight issued a warning to consumers to beware of email scams purporting to be from representatives of Impac Mortgage Co.The emails originate from a fake email address, impacmortgagecorp@gmail.com, and appear legit, using Impac Mortgage’s logo and invoking the name of CEO Joseph Tomkinson. The scammers are sending unsolicited emails to recipients, offering them loans and requesting that the recipient pa
Executives who talk too much aren’t as successful at customer pitches, networking events, board presentations, or job hunts, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Talkaholics,” as they’re called, tend to project poor preparation, an overblown ego, and low confidence, rather than impress with their verboseness, top executives told the Journal.“Executives must make their point quickly,” says John Hartmann, CEO of True Value Co. A few
iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson
iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson
About MaryI spent the last 13 years in the mortgage industry and finally made the jump to realtor. I've wanted to do this over the last 20 odd years and I'm glad I did. I love helping people find their new home or move on to the next one whether it's down sizing or expanding.iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and
A majority of recently surveyed homeowners say that changing homeownership tax incentives would restrict their mobility and cause them financial strain, according to new data from the National Association of REALTORS®’ fourth-quarter Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey.Proposed tax bills currently in the House and Senate could “undercut the incentive of owning a home and would have a detrimental effect on many homeowners’ fi
Republican lawmakers in conference committee Wednesday announced a tentative agreement on melding the House and Senate versions of tax reform into a final bill. A formal vote is expected soon. The National Association of REALTORS® is seeking changes to make the final bill less harmful to homeownership. Here’s a Q&A on what to look for over the next week or so based on a Facebook Live event NAR hosted yesterday. Participating in the live di
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