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10 Real Estate Predictions All Agents Should Care About

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With this year coming to a close, there were many moments of major advancements in technology throughout the year that are finding their way into our real estate world.
Things such as artificial intelligence, cyber currencies, cognitive augmentation - to name a few - have begin to pop up this year, and they are here to stay. Below, you'll find my predictions on what else we may be seeing in 2018!

 

 

Luxury Homebuyers Want Over-The-Top Amenities For Enjoyment And Investment

 
From Miami to Beverly Hills, today's luxury and ultra-luxury buyers want over-the-top amenities to enjoy now and help market the property when it's time to sell.

There are properties around Los Angeles with; private vineyards, luxe bowling alleys, spa/wellness centers and even a cosmetic surgery studio.

 


New Mortgages Allow Renters to Buy With Tiny Down Payments



The down payment has been a big obstacle in recent years for renters looking to buy their first homes.   A new mortgage offering aims to ease the burden.

Home Partners of America, a  rent-to-own company , is offering a new mortgage product to tenants that applies some of the appreciation in their home's value during the time they have lived there toward reducing the down payment. In areas with even modest home-price appreciation, that could reduce the down payment requirement to almost nothing.


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The Dumbest Passwords of 2017

One of the best defenses against hacking is a unique password, but many aren't heeding the call.  Check to see if you are one of those that can be easily hacked....

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WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO ...................


 
This month we are kicking off a fundraiser for a program
, Flight to Honor Polk County "Yellow Ribbon" mission for Veterans wishing to visit Memorials in Washington DC erected in their honor.
The staff will be playing a game of Penny Wars to raise money to purchase the airfare for the Veterans to visit these Memorials.
 

 

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