The top court in Massachusetts yesterday affirmed a lower court decision that real estate practitioners may be classified as independent...
Freddie Offers Mortgage Relief to Flood Victims
Freddie Mac is offering mortgage relief options to borrowers in Texas and Oklahoma who have been affected recently by the massive amounts of...
Lower Sales Bit into REALTOR® Paychecks
The decline in sales took a chunk out of overall business activity for REALTORS® as well as their incomes in 2014, a new member survey shows....
Infographic: How Long Will Your Appliances Last?
When furnishing a home, nothing is meant to last forever. While the quality of your sofa or mattress may make it a more enjoyable investment, over time it’s bound to wear down from normal use. To help plan for those replacements, use this lifespan of common household appliances as a guide. Created by Choice Home Warranty, it […]
Infographic: How Long Will Your Appliances Last?
When furnishing a home, nothing is meant to last forever. While the quality of your sofa or mattress may make it a more enjoyable investment, over time it’s bound to wear down from normal use. To help plan for those replacements, use this lifespan of common household appliances as a guide. Created by Choice Home Warranty, it […]
What Worries Would-Be Buyers
Understand consumers' current knowledge gaps about the home purchase process and you'll be able to help wary potential clients ease into...
Old Meets New for Historic House Hunters
Eyeing the area on a map between U.S. Route 1 and the Boulevard in Richmond, Va., a distinct pattern emerges. City blocks multiply as roadways fan westward in the aptly-named Historic Fan District, home to residences built in the 19th and early 20thcenturies. Scanning over the East End of the city, more historic neighborhoods materialize, including […]
Old Meets New for Historic House Hunters
Eyeing the area on a map between U.S. Route 1 and the Boulevard in Richmond, Va., a distinct pattern emerges. City blocks multiply as roadways fan westward in the aptly-named Historic Fan District, home to residences built in the 19th and early 20thcenturies. Scanning over the East End of the city, more historic neighborhoods materialize, including […]
Be the Coolest Customer in Even the Hottest Negotiation
(TNS)—Of all the anecdotes webinar speakers I’ve seen have used to illustrate their lessons, Daniel Shapiro’s tale of a crazed kidnapper’s panicked dialogue with the police might be the ultimate show-stopper. With a life in the balance, hostage negotiators realized they were getting nowhere. The perpetrator’s distorted reality made him irrational and time was running […]
Be the Coolest Customer in Even the Hottest Negotiation
(TNS)—Of all the anecdotes webinar speakers I’ve seen have used to illustrate their lessons, Daniel Shapiro’s tale of a crazed kidnapper’s panicked dialogue with the police might be the ultimate show-stopper. With a life in the balance, hostage negotiators realized they were getting nowhere. The perpetrator’s distorted reality made him irrational and time was running […]