Monthly Archives: August 2018

 

Revisiting the benefits of Google My Business for Realtors

Realtors are always looking for a leg up on the competition, which means staying on top of the newest innovations and trends in marketing. But there’s one mainstay that’s been around almost as long as the world wide web itself that shouldn’t be ignored – Google. Back in the day, advertising on Google meant paying […]

A look at Fannie Mae’s updated Economic and Strategic Research Group report for 2018.

In total, Fannie Mae forecasts economic growth to surge from an anticipated 2.8 percent to 3.0 percent for the year, but we’re going to look more specifically at the housing numbers. First, let’s get a sound bite from Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan: “Housing continues to drag on growth due to lackluster homebuilding activity, […]

Does it pay to be a Realtor? A look at real estate agent income based on seniority.

Realtors make big money, driving around in fancy cars, cashing six-figure checks and taking money baths every night. Realtors struggle and scrape just to get by, earning a modest average income per hour, and many of them have to work second jobs or leave the business because they don’t make enough. Which one is the […]

I’m honored to be considered a 5-star mortgage lender!

I’ve been a mortgage lender for quite some time now, providing home loans for people who want to fulfill their dream of homeownership (or moving up to their dream home!) as well as helping current homeowners refinance so they can save a whole lot of money. I love what I do and appreciate every “thank […]

What NOT to do before you apply for a home loan.

When applying for a home loan, there are several major factors that the bank or lender’s underwriters will look at. Their stamp of approval can make the difference between closing your loan with a great low interest rate on the house you love, or delays, roadblocks, obstacles, and possibly even blowing up the whole real […]