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How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

December 28, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways. Using Artificial Intelligence Doing business with an AI-infused process helps you more quickly identify properties that meet your standards. AI also reduces human error in the closing process. Agents using AI can get you more information about properties more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Technology, Virtual Reality

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

December 27, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you're making your decision. 1. Stability For Your Family When you own your home, the life of your family will be more stable. If you have children, this is a an even more valuable benefit. Your kids will be able to settle down into the routine of school and extracurricular activities. They'll be able to make lifelong friends in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Ownership, Outdoor Space, Real Estate

FOMC Raises Key Rate, Forecasts 2 Rate Hikes in 2019

December 26, 2018 by Rilian Ball

During its post-meeting statement, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that its target range for the Fed's key interest rate would increase one quarter percent to 2.25 to 2.50 percent. While this rate hike was not expected by the Executive branch, it met analyst expectations. FOMC said in its customary post-meeting statement that members expect to make two interest rate hikes in 2019 as compared to three rate hikes in 2018 and the Committee's original forecast of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Interest Rates, Market Conditions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 24th, 2018

December 24, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and National Association of Realtors® report on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. NAHB: Home Builders Lose Confidence as Housing Crunch Continues Homebuilder confidence fell to a 36 month low in December as homebuilder concerns over rising home prices, high mortgage rates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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