Cybersecurity and Real Estate
According to a recent information session from National Association of REALTORS® Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton, the only way business owners can be 100 percent protected from cybercrime is to shut down their computer, bury it in the backyard and set it on fire. However, as more and more real es
Saving for a Down Payment
Many first-time homebuyers believe that they need to be able to be able to finance a down payment of 20 percent to buy a house. However, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, a majority of homebuyers purchased their home with a down payment of 6 percent or less. The current n
Clever Cures for the Worst of Winter
Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs! For homeowners who are not that handy, they can take on projects as simple as replacing the batteries in their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors or silencing sque
Most Home Buyers Use Real Estate Agents
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial transactions a person will make in his or her lifetime, and according to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS®, 87 percent of all buyers will use a real estate agent to help navigate the transaction. More than half of the home
Do You Want a Career in Real Estate?
According to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS®, 64 percent of REALTORS® say that the flexible hours are the most attractive part of being a real estate agent, followed by interest in the industry (at 64 percent) and working with people (at 54 percent). The report also asked REA
These Myths Cost Homeowners Money
Homeowners are constantly on the lookout for clever hacks to make managing and cleaning a home easier, but some of these tricks may be costing them money in the long run. Many people believe that putting lemons in the garbage disposal will help keep it clean and smelling fresh. In reality, the citri
Student Debt Holding Back Millennials
A new survey from the National Association of REALTORS® shows that the student loan debt carried by millennials has major implications for the U.S. economy. The typical millennial student loan debt load is $41,200, which is greater than their average annual income, $38,800. This has delayed several
Remodeling Your Home, Love Your Home!
According to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS®, homeowners that complete a remodeling project are more satisfied with their home. Seventy-five percent of owners who finished a project claim to have a greater desire to be in their home, and 65 percent say they have increased enj
Preparing for Winter in Fall
Autumn’s arrival means sweater weather, pumpkin flavored everything and getting the house ready for winter. Smart homeowners know that the perfect time to start preparing for cold weather is before the weather arrives. Come October, homeowners should be switching the direction of their ceiling fans;