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Low Construction Rates Constitute a State of Emergency in 15 Cities

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 12 Oct 2018

Due to low construction rates, a coalition of 15 mayors from the Boston area have set a goal to have 185,000 new homes built in their area in the next… more

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Future-Proof Important for the Future of Apartments

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 5 Oct 2018

You’ve heard of baby-proofing, but did you know that there is also such a thing as future-proof? The concept does not necessarily involve protecting your investment properties from the future,… more

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Chicago is the Only Major Metro Still Rated as Undervalued

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 5 Oct 2018

In a recent survey of 20 financial centers conducted by UBS, Chicago, Ill. is still an undervalued housing territory. Of the remaining cities on the list, 16 are considered either… more

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Agents Credit Social Media for Highest Number of Quality Leads

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 24 Sep 2018

Real estate agents are reporting their best leads come from social media. In fact, they cited leads from social media as being better quality and coming in higher volumes than… more

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Facebook Buying Up Real Estate in the Bay Area

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 6 Sep 2018

Facebook is getting plenty of negative attention from the media and investors, but they continue to expand their real estate in the Bay Area. This comes in the wake of… more

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More Digital Mortgage Opportunities

Colleen Godinez | 5 Sep 2018

In a growing world of technology, borrowers are looking for more digital mortgage opportunities. In the 21st Century, consumers can buy just about anything from a device. Now, they’re looking… more

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Economists Say New-Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 28 Aug 2018

When you see headlines about home-sales volumes hitting nine-month lows, read carefully. Likely, the article is referring to new-home sales, or the number of newly built, single-family homes. According to… more

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Most Millennials Could Not Qualify for a Mortgage

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 28 Aug 2018

One third of millennials who do not have a mortgage could use their prime credit score and this could help them qualify for one. According to the National Association of… more

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Top Neighborhood Names for Wealthy Homeowners

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 15 Aug 2018

The top neighborhood names in the country tend to have certain words in common. According to a new study from Porch.com, the name of a neighborhood can attract wealthier homeowners.… more

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Five Homeowners Accused of Fraudulently Paying Mortgages

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 14 Aug 2018

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has accused five of the state’s residents of fraudulently paying mortgages. They used fake money orders, fake cashier’s checks, and… more

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