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The Importance of Ethics in Real Estate
The guiding values at the core of an organization have a lasting impact on the clients served. Globally, the real estate industry is one of the largest asset classes. The nature of the industry goes beyond a transaction. When assets are at stake, matters of ethics are extremely important.
Selecting an agent to represent you during the process is a big decision. They need to have good moral values that are supported and developed by the company at large.
How can you know that an individual in an organization has the virtuous nature you're counting on? Here are 3 factors to evaluate when choosing a real estate company's ethics:
- Integrity is clearly showcased through the empathy agents have for clients. When a Realtor is mindful of timelines and protective of privacy, you ca...
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Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings.
In an article on the current r...
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Should I Move or Refinance?
The level of equity homeowners have is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Census, over 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear, meaning they don't have a mortgage. Those with a mortgage are seeing their equity skyrocket too. Every time real estate values increase, homeowners get a dollar-for-dollar gain in their home equity.
According to the first-quarter 2021 U.S. Home Equity Report from ATTOM Data Solutions:
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Patience Is the Key to Buying a Home This Year
Why Is It So Hard To Find A House Right Now?
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, "Why is it so hard to find a house?" We're in the ultimate sellers' market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National A...
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The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares:
"In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury real estate market has seen one of its strongest years since 2008. In comparison to experts' predictions in early 2020, it is rema...