By: Jen Ross Laura Knowlton loves her community. In fact, the Divide, Colorado volunteer firefighter, Colorado Springs EMT and wilderness medical team member is so fond of her home, that ...
By: Wendy Forsythe 2017 has been a whirlwind and here we are, staring down the pipe to the end of the year. So, let’s consider the last 40 days of 2017 — a critical time in our businesses ...
Homebuyers are hopeful to close on their new purchase. However, they end up getting derailed when they don’t have quite enough money for a down payment. Private mortgage insurance is a way to b ...
You’ve selected your new home and the offer has been accepted. Congratulations! Now for the next step: the journey to get your mortgage. You have much to consider before you “sign your life awa ...
If you’ve decided to take the leap into homeownership then you are in for an exciting time! Now that you are officially looking to buy, there are some things to consider. Buying a home is a big ...
By: Jen Ross At HomeSmart, when we talk to prospective agents or franchise owners, we’re met with questions like: How is that possible? What’s the catch? We get a lot of resistance because peop ...
Taking the plunge into homeownership is an excellent decision to make. There are many advantages when it comes to owning versus renting. However, there are important financial decisions to be c ...
By: Todd Sumney During the lifetime of your real estate career, you may experience a lull in business. This can happen to any agent, full-time or part-time, and can occur when you least expect ...
By: Shannon Daniele, HomeSmart Realty Group Broker/Owner My brokerage, HomeSmart Realty Group in Signal Hill, California, went from two to 94 agents in three years. HomeSmart’s competitive adva ...
By: Rob Foglio and Bill Kratz, HomeSmart Realty Advisors Co-owners/Brokers The real estate market is flooded with competing brokerage models vying for agents’ attention. It’s up to the brokers ...