Sending holiday cards to your sphere might be a more valuable prospecting tool than you think. According to a survey from reference-checking firm Allison & Taylor, approximately half of holiday card recipients indicate they’re more likely to do future business with the company or individual who sends holiday greeting cards. In today’s digital age, the gesture of writing and sending cards is significant.Follow these guidelines to help ens
For the second consecutive year, REach―the growth technology accelerator operated by the National Association of REALTORS®’ strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures―has been named one of the top accelerators in the country by the U.S. Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. The rankings were compiled by researchers from MIT, Rice University, and the University of Richmond in Virginia. Researchers evaluated hundreds of programs that mar
Today is iPro Real Estate's 6 year anniversary and we're celebrating all of you that make it possible.Also, iPro owner Jason D. Mechura aka Jason Daniels has announced his new music album available Christmas Eve.Watch the video of Glen Keane's duet animation featuring "Come be Mine" from the new album.
December is typically the slowest month in the housing market, but it can be a great month for home buyers who have been sidelined to finally make their move. This month may be busier than previous December’s for that reason, too, economists say. Some buyers may be looking to take advantage of steadier mortgage rates—which are still averaging below 5 percent—and home prices that are easing somewhat.Mortgage rates are still nearly a percenta
The Federal Trade Commission warns that a tropical investment scam is targeting Americans who hope to retire and live abroad. Developers were reportedly selling lots in a remote jungle area in Belize as a luxurious resort community. But the FTC alleges that instead the developers pocketed the investors’ money—up to $100 million--and have built barely anything.The FTC has alleged fraud and filed a lawsuit against the developers and Belize’s
Mortgage financing giant Freddie Mac is helping to lower the utility bills for hundreds of thousands of low- and middle-income renters through water and energy-efficiency improvements of units. The efforts are part of Freddie Mac’s three-year "Duty to Serve" plan, which aims to increase rental and homeownership opportunities in underserved markets across the country.“Workforce families don’t typically live in newly constructed apartment bui
More and more phishing scams are targeting real estate professionals and their clients, attempting to dupe you out of money. There are several steps to take to make sure that you and your clients aren’t the next victims.The National Association of REALTORS® issued an all-member alert on Sunday warning members of the latest email phishing attempt targeting the industry. The email appeared to be under the REALTOR® Party banner and solicited
Net-zero homes—those that make as much energy as they put out—may cost more up front to build, but they can save homeowners money on their energy bills. Eventually, that savings adds up and the home can pay for itself, no matter where you live, a new study shows.Net-zero energy homes usually are outfitted with rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient insulation, triple-pane windows, energy-savvy appliances, LED lighting, and smart thermostats.
Mortgage financing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a nationwide suspension of eviction lockouts on foreclosures for the holiday season. The foreclosure moratorium will last from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2, 2019, and applies to all foreclosed occupied homes owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.“As we have done in past years, we are suspending evictions from Freddie Mac-owned homes to help provide families with a greater measure of certainty du
Just like residential real estate pros, commercial practitioners need a viable outreach plan to generate leads and build relationships with their target audiences. That may even include traveling abroad to make contacts in foreign nations in order to build your international presence and fill your book of business back home. At this year’s MIPIM conference, a global commercial real estate convention held annually in Cannes, France, industry lea
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