Is a State With No Income Tax Better or Worse? By Adrian D. Garcia Share This Post Now! (TNS)—Is it better to live in a state with no income tax? It’s a great question to ask, especially when considering how much of our paycheck is already set aside for Uncle Sam. Seven U.S. states forgo …
The Evolution of Office Space: Where Are We Now? By Liz Dominguez Share This Post Now! Editor’s Note: This is part one of a series that takes an in-depth look at how brokerage offices have transformed. You’re walking along the downtown strip and come across a quaint storefront with large glass windows looking into an …
CYBER FRAUD & CYBER SECURITY
Cryptocurrency, Cyber Fraud Focus of Trump Task Force By Suzanne De Vita Share This Post Now! On an executive order by President Trump, four agencies established the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud last week, charged with guiding “the investigation and prosecution of cases involving fraud on the government, the financial markets and …
STUDENT DEBT AND BUYING A HOME
Buyers: Challenged by Student Debt? Consider Down Payment Programs By Liz Dominguez Share This Post Now! Student loan debt is one of the biggest factors impacting millennials’ ability to purchase a home. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 80 percent of millennials do not own a home, and, of that, 83 percent say student loan …
DEMAND EXPANDS !!
Demand Expands to Hot Inland Markets By Suzanne De Vita Share This Post Now! California’s domination as the hottest housing state is weakening, as other affordable markets trend up, according to the latest ranking by realtor.com®. California dipped out of the top five markets for the first time in six years, with the Bay Area finishing …
Millennials Driving Force Behind Home Sales
Millennials Driving Force Behind Home Sales; Affordable Suburban Locations Gaining Popularity Research Brief June 2018 HOUSING Developing Trends ■ While listings under $200,000 continue to fall, overall total properties available for sale in April increased for a fourth consecutive month. With sales activity holding relatively in line with levels over the past two years, the …