Bringing in new leads and retaining current clients are the two most important aspects of creating a constant flow of real estate business, but many agents tend to forget the latter. Studies have shown that a typical agent will annually lose 20 percent of his...
In an effort to be a forward-thinking company in 2014, one of our goals is to ensure your client’s information is protected. This will be a requirement in our industry in the coming months and years and will help us lead our industry in complying...
Potential mortgage rate hikes has been in the news for months, but thanks to new Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt, guarantee fee (g-fee) hikes will remain on hold for now. Back in December when Watt’s appointment was announced, the FHFA had...
The real estate market boomed in 2013, with bidding wars and rising prices taking center stage for much of the year. This was especially true in many California markets, and while 2014 is shaping up to be another impressive year for real estate, brokers are...
It’s hard to believe we've turned the calendar to a new year. When it comes to the national real estate market, 2013 was impressive, with home values rising and interested buyers finally feeling comfortable enough to get back in the game. Bidding wars and diminished...
In the wake of the national housing crisis and subsequent mortgage meltdown, experts say that consumers are putting mortgages at the top of their list when it comes to debt priorities. The negative effects of a foreclosure or short sale were widely advertised throughout the...
It’s hard to believe that 2013 will soon be a thing of the past. Winter is in full swing, and soon, even cooler weather will set in for the duration of the winter. While the weather is still favorable, home owners can get ready for...
Real estate agents are masters at marketing and selling homes, and because they often get wrapped up in the day-to-day comings and goings of client meetings, house showings and the like, their own brand can get overlooked. Brand consistency is important across the board, including...
CV Escrow is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in La Mesa, California on October 15th. Since opening our doors in October 2005, CV Escrow has expanded throughout Southern California, and remains committed to providing outstanding escrow services as we open our...
In the wake of the housing crisis, short sales became a common way for home owners to avoid losing their homes. Those who could no longer make their mortgage payments were able to work with lenders to sell their home at a loss. Many home...