Mark's Market
West Peoria, IL:
The Fed can’t stop a market meltdown, warns forecaster who called the 2008 housing bust
Expectations over the Fed’s ability to fix all that ails the economy and markets may be running a little too hot, warns our call of the day, from James...
This is what an oil bust looks like
Low prices have energy companies and communities reeling as rig counts plummet and unemployment climbs.
10 things real estate appraisers won’t tell you
The aftermath of the real estate bust has made life tougher for appraisers—and their customers are feeling the impact.
What Went Wrong in Oil-Price Forecasts?
This was supposed to be the year oil prices turned around. How did market watchers get this so wrong? Analysts say they forgot the lesson that supply-driven downturns can last a long time.
Realtor ‘Stress-Busting’ Tips for Homebuyers & Homesellers
Did you know the profession of real estate agent consistently ranks as one of the most stressful occupations? Yet, some Realtors seemingly deal with stress as if their work is a breeze. Ever wonder…
Housing inventory is low; what do you do?
Why Big U.S. Banks Can Ride Out the Oil Bust
The biggest U.S. banks can weather even severe defaults by oil companies.
Why has the housing market skyrocketed? Real estate broker weighs in
The housing market is becoming harder for home buyers.
[Infographic] What do Millennials look for in real estate agents, housing?
There are a plethora of reports and studies out there all defining what the Millennial generation looks like. This latest infographic from UpNest puts a lot of that information into one creative graphic.
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A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply is good news for you. It means your house will get more attenti
Why You Need an Appraisal Contingency, No Matter How Hot the Housing Market Is
An appraisal contingency allows the buyer to back out of a home sale if the appraised value is less than the purchase price.
How affordable housing programs can help you list more homes
Dottie Sheppick discusses the merits of several affordable housing programs and how real estate agents can use that information to get more homebuyers.
What first-time millennial buyers need to know about the spring housing market
These first-time buyer tips will help builders tune in their marketing skills.
The Oil Bust…Bankruptcy Boom?
Although the news is filled with stories of falling oil and gas prices and suggestions that a third of the exploration and production companies may...
How Millennial homeowners affect the housing market
(Housing News) Millennials have a different set of priorities when they are making purchases, especially housing, so what do they want, and how is the market shifting in response?
Is U.S. Housing Unaffordable? It Depends on How You Chart It
Rising home prices and interest rates made housing less affordable last year than at any time in the last five years, according to National Association of Realtors data. So is it time to sound the siren over a housing bubble? Not really.
Where Is The Housing Market Heading?
We all wish we had a magic crystal ball to tell us what the future holds, but alas, as housing industry professionals, we have to rely on economic experts to g
Building Accurate Sales Forecasts for Your Business
If you want to know whether your agents are filling up your company’s pipeline enough, learn how to make projections based on appropriate data.
How to Forecast Sales
How to forecast sales by LivePlan. Forecasting sales can seem intimidating. But you don't have to be a fortune teller—because you know your business better t...
Why oil booms, busts may be a thing of the past
As North American shale drillers pump oil at an unprecedented pace, a new pricing reality is starting to replace the cyclical boom-and-bust nature of the oil and natural gas industry. The new environment is characterized by faster, milder price fluctuations in response to changes in production, which can benefit consumers but spell trouble for oil and gas companies because they magnify the unpredictability of the market.
Housing Market Tips & Tricks
Top 5 questions that any homeowner must ask themselves
