Ever wanted to live like royalty? Check out this castle for sale in southeastern Michigan, complete with moat, drawbridge and enough secret rooms and passageways to recreate your favorite Scooby-Doo episode! This week’s edition includes recently published industry statistics, another state doing back-to-school shopping the right way, and a look back at Originator Connect. Fuel […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2022
Leaders of large companies often talk about the importance of culture in the workplace, but small business owners might not know how that translates to them. Can a small team even have its own company culture? To get insight on what company culture is and how leaders can foster their own work culture – even […]
Read moreAugust 25, 2022
Have you ever dreamed of a waterfront view from your living room? Starting next month, SeaPods can make that dream a reality, so long as you’re cool living in an 830-square-foot pod above the ocean … This week’s edition includes a cover story featuring our own Mike Fawaz and how to interpret monthly housing data. […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2022
Short sales are often misunderstood and can be confusing for both the buyer and the seller. Typically, the seller’s credit is not damaged quite as much as a foreclosure would inflict. However, sellers are still left without any earnings moving forward. Buyers may initially find a short sale home appealing due to the lower price […]
Read moreAugust 17, 2022
Last week’s candy-tasting position not sweet enough for you? How about a literal dream job – Casper will pay you to sleep! This week’s edition includes an inflation update and how consumers are feeling about buying that brand new boat. Fuel Up 🚀 Biz Buzz Inflation Trends Pointing In The Right Direction Two major inflationary […]
Read moreAugust 15, 2022
This article was written by Devon Turner, copywriter at Amrock. Occasionally a client will ask you what title insurance is. As a RocketProSM TPO partner you surely have a working knowledge, but this article provides a definition (with examples) for those who want a refresher. Title Insurance is Ensure-ance Anyone who purchases a home receives a […]
Read moreAugust 10, 2022
It was a big week in economic news – this week’s edition includes our take on jobs data as well as insight on how financial pros can help their clients navigate the post-pandemic economic world. Fuel Up 🚀 Biz Buzz It’s Jobs Friday! Let’s run down the payroll-related data released this week by the Bureau […]
Read moreAugust 08, 2022
By: Anna Wolski Smart local businesses know that seasonal and holiday marketing makes a big impact on their target audiences; from positively wicked Halloween promotions to ads as sweet as your Valentine, there are endless opportunities to execute fun, creative, affordable messaging. Consumers spend billions of dollars during the major U.S. holidays and grabbing their […]
Read moreAugust 03, 2022
More talk on rate hikes and inflation – are you surprised? Fuel Up 🚀 Biz Buzz This Week In Unsurprising News: The Fed announced another major rate hike on Wednesday, bumping rates another 0.75 percentage points to a range of 2.25% – 2.5%. What does this mean for you, the financial industry professional? Home prices […]
Read moreAugust 01, 2022
Believe it or not, adult Gen Zers are now old enough to buy a home. And, according to a study conducted by Rocket HomesSM, 86% of them want to. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is the newest set of home buyers entering the housing market. Knowing how to market to them based on […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2022