Category Archives: real estate

Pending Home Sales

Posted on July 13, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Pending sales slid in May, first y-o-y decline in 2 years Pending home sales were lower in May following three months of gains and posted the first year-over-year decline for 2 years. The National Association of Realtors’ index was down … Continue reading →

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Is Condo living for you?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

When you buy a condo, you own it just as you would a single-family detached house. But living in a condo differs from living in a house in several ways. Here are a few distinctions to consider. Shared Walls Depending … Continue reading →

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Renters Struggle to Pay Rent

Posted on June 25, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

In 2015, the demand for rental apartments reached its highest level ever since the 1960s. The pinched access to mortgage credit after the Great Recession is one reason why. Another is that many Americans—especially the poor and people of color—haven’t … Continue reading →

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Can you spell SEO?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Many people can spell SEO, but a lot of people have no idea what SEO stands for or even what it means…….so here are some tips for the Realtor who wants to find out about SEO. Real estate is ultimately … Continue reading →

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Do you use Video’s to market your listings?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

The use of video has arguably become the most important marketing tool for real estate agents today. Thanks to video, it has never been easier or quicker to market listings. At the same time, consumers are increasingly relying on video as … Continue reading →

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Las Casitas – Caymen Islands

Posted on June 11, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Could you live here?   Las Casitas, Palm Heights Drive Grand Cayman Islands #HouseForRentals  by Most Popular #CaymanRealEstate  Rental Property Management Company REM Services. Great location, bright and airy, 2nd floor,corner unit available on Palm Heights drive, off Seven Mile … Continue reading →

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Justice Department sues leading mortgage company

Posted on June 9, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

The Department of Justice is suing a San Diego-based lender for alleged violations of the False Claims Act. Guild vehemently denies the merit of the government’s complaint, and intends to fight it, according to the company’s CEO. A complaint has … Continue reading →

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Recommendations for the best buys in Northern Nicaragua

Posted on June 7, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Right now, I see one last frontier market in Central America where you could buy a piece of land or property that’s set to rise in value. That frontier market is Northern Nicaragua. This stunning part of the world has … Continue reading →

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Mortgage originations down at start of 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

There was a drop in mortgage applications in the first 3 months of 2016. RealtyTrac data shows that there were 1.4 million mortgage originations on residential properties (1 to 4 units) in the US, down 12 per cent from the … Continue reading →

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Home market sentiment hits 18-month low

Posted on June 3, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Home market sentiment hits 18-month low Negativity about the US economy has pushed home purchase sentiment to its lowest point for 18 months. The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index was down 2.5 points in March and the largest drop … Continue reading →

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