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Asking the Right Questions About the National Press on Austin
Asking the Right Questions About the National Press on AustinPer the Wall Street Journal: “Once America’s Hottest Housing Market, Austin is Running in Reverse” Rebuttal from Mark Sprague, Director of Information Capital, Independence Title The proposition by the media: […]
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Unlocking the Power of Customer Reviews for Business Excellence
Unlocking the Power of Customer Reviews for Business ExcellenceBy Emily Rice, Social Media Manager In the dynamic business landscape, leveraging customer reviews is a game-changer for enhancing credibility, fostering trust, and garnering referrals from potential clients. These authentic […]
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But wait, about rates, you said …
But wait, about rates, you said …by Mark Sprague, Independence Title Director of Information Capital First, my apologies for not anticipating the Fed’s reversing direction after two years of raising rates to pivot and talk about […]
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Your Real Estate Business and Upcoming CTA Deadlines
Your Real Estate Business and Upcoming CTA DeadlinesCompliance update for the 2023 year-end and the 2024 new year By Roland Love, Independence Title Vice President, Attorney, and Educator The Corporate Transparency Act, which goes into effect in […]
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Some Texas counties subject to special reporting requirements by FinCEN
Some Texas counties subject to special reporting requirements by FinCENby Kara McGregor, Senior Vice President, Independence Title Beginning on November 21, 2023, Travis County will join Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Montgomery, Tarrant and Webb counties as part of the geographic […]
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Has the Residential Real Estate Market Changed? Market Update with Mark Sprague
Has the Residential Real Estate Market Changed? Market Update with Mark SpragueBy Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital A question Realtors, economists, real estate analysts, and more have been getting for the past 18+ months: Has the residential real estate market changed? For […]
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Rates Up or Down? Market Update with Mark Sprague
Rates Up or Down? Market Update with Mark SpragueBy Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital Yes, inflation is coming down somewhat, increasing hope that interest rate hikes will pause and go down. Yes, the FDIC-driven sales of mortgage-backed securities prompted […]
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Market Update with Mark Sprague Summer 2023
Market Update with Mark Sprague Summer 2023By Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital The market had hoped that moderating inflation would have a positive impact on rates by the middle of this year. Not going to happen. Not […]
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6 Proven Tips to Help Real Estate Agents Increase Engagement on Social Media
6 Proven Tips to Help Real Estate Agents Increase Engagement on Social MediaBy Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer & Marketing Automation Specialist As a real estate trainer who consults with real estate agents on the technology they use and the marketing automation available […]
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How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Better Marketing
How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Better MarketingBy Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer & Marketing Automation Specialist Are you a real estate agent looking for ways to get ahead of your competition and increase your business? Well, it […]