Emerging technologies make our lives simple. But what wouldn’t make it simpler than to have virtual currency that could be safely sent and received anywhere in the world? Cryptocurrencies, and its blockchain technology, are becoming popular around the (real estate) world. With this new technology comes quicker transactions without the need for third parties. What […]
How Baby Boomers will affect the housing market in the coming generations
By the 2030s, about 20 percent of the United States population will be retirement-aged, according to American Land Title Association. By 2035, it’s estimated there will be over 78 million Baby Boomers–those born post-World War II between 1946 and 1964–as compared with only 76 million young people under the age of 18. For the first […]
When fraudsters hack real estate wire transfers
You’ve just walked through each home listing in your desired neighborhood, and you’ve found the home you want to buy. You’re about to be the proud buyer of your first home. You bid your agents a good afternoon and head home. It’s after midnight, and your phone dings. You open your email to find your […]
6 Tips Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Purchasing any home is a big decision. If you want to love your home and purchase it at the best possible price, consider buying a foreclosed home. Whether you want to flip a foreclosure for a rental property or you want to buy a discounted home you can personalize, foreclosed homes can be a deal. […]
Why Blockchain Technologies Won’t Replace Title Companies
New emerging technologies are exciting when it means transactions between parties and agencies can be quicker, safer and more protected. But what about blockchain technology, a distributed ledger, is all the rave? Blockchain is a kind of database that constantly updates records of information, in sync, and is visible to all who have access. Access […]
7 Things to Know Before You Flip Your First House
You’ve watched virtually every house flipping show on television, and by this point you’re a “pro” at home renovations. You’re finally ready to put your knack for redesign to the test. Now, you’ve purchased a first fixer upper of your own, and you’re going to house flip your new property. Before you reach for the […]