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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM WIRE FRAUD

From security breaches to identity theft, today’s consumers have many obstacles to avoid in the quest to protect what’s theirs. In recent years, the growing threat impacting those who are buying a house. Wire fraud is a growing problem; one that is costing Americans more every year. Here’s how wire fraud works, and what you […]

BURSTING BUBBLES AROUND THE WORLD

In December, we discussed the US housing market and how it compares to key housing markets around the world. There, we compared average home sizes, “ideal” home sizes as defined by homeowners, and the costs of ownership. To take this a step further, we can examine the housing bubble question and how US markets stack up to […]

RISE OF THE ONLINE REAL ESTATE PLATFORMS

If you haven’t heard of companies like Redfin, Opendoor, Zillow Offers, or Xome yet, you will soon. These companies—and several others—are shaking up the real estate marketplace like nothing else in recent decades. While each company has its own process and selling points, there are several commonalities across these platforms. Here is a deeper look into these new online real […]