
Credit-Score Mistakes That Last a Long Time
Some credit mistakes are a lot worse than others. Little ones, like paying a credit card bill a day late, may cost you a penalty fee, but that’s a relatively minor irritation – it’s not going to stand between you and a mortgage. Other seemingly small slip-ups can lead to full-fledged disasters. Mistakes that have long-running ripple effects hurt the most. A late payment, for example, can get sent to a collection agency, then perhaps grow into a repossession or bankruptcy. Tho

Real Estate Trends Emerging from the Pandemic
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some housing trends will accelerate, some will come to a halt, and some will spawn entirely new areas of growth, experts said during the Urban Land Institute’s virtual fall conference. For example, the migration from cities to suburbs, which millennials led prior to the pandemic, has only sped up; multifamily developers are no longer engaging in amenity wars to attract new residents; and housing trends reflecting health and wellness movements

Ways to Stage an Outdoor Space for Cooler Weather
During the pandemic, outdoor space has become a premium consideration. Homeowners are sprucing up their spaces to maximize every square inch of their properties, and home buyers are reportedly giving more weight to the outdoor appeal of homes. But as the weather cools, how can you continue to take advantage of these spaces? Here are few tips from a recent article on realtor.com® that you may share with your clients: Add a fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces or fire pits are a big wi

Ways Video Can Help Your Communication
Promoting your business using short videos can build trust with clients and prospects and help you generate new leads. Use videos for your website, blog, social media, or email. Respond to leads. Use tech tools like BombBomb to respond to customer emails with video messages. Record your response, and videos will play directly from your customer’s inbox. This incredibly personal touch immediately lets a buyer or seller know you’ll go the extra mile and that they matter. Displa