Even before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, businesses worldwide were moving toward remote and hybrid workforces. With the rise in digital technologies and productivity tools, the trend of remote work continues to grow. In fact, by 2028, it’s estimated that 73 percent of all teams will have remote workers (1). This major shift in …
New Technology: Are You Ready to Do Away With Some Passwords and Increase Security?
Some prominent IT industry leaders are pushing to expedite the transition away from device passwords, replacing them by using cell phones as “passkeys.” The plan is to begin by taking advantage of alternative authentication technologies including biometrics that are already built into newer mobile devices and computers. How will mobile device passkeys work? You likely …
Selling a Home As-Is: The Best Way to Sell a Home When You Are the Trustee of a Trust
If you are now the trustee of a trust and an inherited home is one of the assets in this trust, as the trustee or manager of this property, you have a duty to act in the beneficiaries’ best interests. As the trustee, you also have legal title to the assets in this trust and …
Beyond Refinancing: How Resetting Your Mortgage Could Save You a Ton of Money
When interest rates fall, the rush to refinance begins. Homeowners flood into their bank branches, clog up the telephone lines and fire up their email accounts, all in an attempt to lower their interest rate and save money on the monthly mortgage. Refinancing in a low interest rate environment certainly makes sense, but the process …
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Closing Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
When you’re buying your first house, it’s important to know what closing costs to expect in addition to your down payment. These costs vary depending on your location, so be sure to talk to a real estate agent or mortgage broker for more specific information. Here are some things to think about regarding closing costs …
Inspecting A Potential Home
Since, for most people, the asset value of their house, represents, their single – largest, financial asset, doesn’t it make sense, when one, seeks the best home, for them, to do so, carefully, and wisely? Many permit emotional, and/ or, cosmetic features, to outweigh, true, quality considerations, and aspects! Therefore, it is logical, for a …
11 Things First-Time Homeowners Need to Know
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It affects your lifestyle, financial security, and future. The process can be intimidating for first-time buyers, but with these 11 things to remember, you’ll have an easier time! #1 – Don’t Change Jobs Lenders want to know that you’ve held the …
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Taking Your Time Management to the Next Level
Time is the only resource we all have, and we all have equal time each day. Time is precious because unlike other resources it’s limited. We’re all juggling countless work projects, personal care, and family responsibilities. And often it feels like there are not enough hours in a day to get everything done. However, if …
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Tips for Saving Energy in Residential Homes
Are you like most homeowners that want to save money on your electricity bill? If you’ve been seeing your prices rise, it may be time to make a change and figure out just what needs to be done to lower your energy costs. Conserving energy isn’t just about the money savings, though – you can …
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The best way to describe commercial financing on 2021? Resilient
Resilient. That’s how Joseph Platt, senior vice president with the Kansas City, Missouri, office of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, would describe the commercial financing business today. Yes, this industry has faced challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s no surprise. But Platt said that requests for financing have remained steady throughout most of the …
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