When the internet was new, passwords were state of the art in personal protection. Back then, a strong password was all you needed to protect your accounts, your assets, and your identity, but the hackers have learned a great deal in the intervening years. As hackers got better at guessing passwords and breaking encryption, …
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Real estate agents are realizing they need to use online marketing to attract homebuyers in today’s marketplace. Where is the first place many people look for a new home? The internet, of course. Real estate marketing techniques have come a long way in recent years. There’s a movement away from old-school tactics like newspaper ads …
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At Liberty Title, we are a neighborhood provider of nationwide settlement services – able to handle the most complex needs with a high level of personal service. To do this, we have structured our company differently from our competitors. With Account Representatives in each region, we are always ready and available to work with you and help …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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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This article is reprinted by permission from The Escape Home, a newsletter for second homeowners and those who want to be. Subscribe here. © 2021. All rights reserved. So you want to buy a vacation home, but you’re waiting for the market frenzy to calm down long enough to allow prices to cool off and contract …
New data from realtor.com shows that the number of homes available for sale inched up 5.7% in August. That follows 8.8% and 10.4% inventory gains, respectively, in June and July. Since bottoming out this spring, inventory is up 30%. Rising inventory, of course, gives home shoppers a little more breathing room. And boy, do they desperately need …
