Monthly Archives: June 2016

RENT OR OWN, HERE’S WHAT BABY BOOMERS WANT NEXT

RENT OR OWN, HERE’S WHAT BABY BOOMERS WANT NEXT A ‘new normal’ affordability and closer connections are what retiring Baby Boomers want from their moves in the next few years. By John McManus The Baby Boom–the original pig-in-a-python generational cohort–is … Continue reading

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OVERREGULATION IS PREVENTING A FULL RECOVERY FOR HOUSING

We are all incredibly relieved that the darkest days for housing triggered by the Great Recession are over. In the past few years, our industry has gradually picked up speed. Recent government data show that single-family production has increased 120% … Continue reading

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How To Use Instagram’s New Business Features

Instagram has introduced new and valuable features for businesses, aimed in particular at small- to medium-sized companies that don’t yet advertise on the social media platform. Here’s more info on these features, and tips on how to use them to … Continue reading

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Time Management Hack: Keep a Task Log

For many small business owners, the most valuable resource is time, but there are never enough hours in the day. “As a small business owner, we play many roles: president, VP of marketing, head of sales, CFO and janitor,” said Lori … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

When you’re thinking about buying your first home, it might seem like it’s all about the down payment. You save for years to have it, and you base a good portion of your home-buying budget on it. Next comes the mortgage. How … Continue reading

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