Most things that happen to us can be seen as either an opportunity or as an obstacle. It depends on what we focus on, or how we choose to view it. Those who are successful, choose to see more things as a reason to be grateful, or as a blessing. Opportunities are a stepping stone for something ... » Learn More about Successful People Focus on Opportunities
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Sales can die over petty disputes
Home-buyers and sellers sometimes disagree over seemingly frivolous issues - however the disputes don't seem nearly as frivolous if and when they jeopardize a sale. Sales can die over petty disputes Realtor.com recently interviewed real estate professionals and inquired ... » Learn More about Sales can die over petty disputes
Less homes selling higher than list price
Less homes selling at or over list price is declining, going back to historical norms, as outlined by CoreLogic's Home Price Index. That may be a relief to home shoppers whose budgets have been squeezed recently as home prices soared. Less homes selling higher than list ... » Learn More about Less homes selling higher than list price
The American dream makes a comeback
After Teresa and Mark Taunton short sold their $535,000 four-bedroom dream home in Celebration, Florida, at the conclusion of the real estate meltdown in 2011, buying another house was the last thing on their minds. The American dream makes a comeback "It makes you feel you could ... » Learn More about The American dream makes a comeback
FinCEN extends buyer-identity rules
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network or FinCEN, one of the U.S. Treasury's leading agencies in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism, renewed its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) recently. The GTOs impose data collection and reporting requirements on title companies ... » Learn More about FinCEN extends buyer-identity rules