One of my first assignments in the Army was in Germany. I really had no clue what I was about to experience. This was before cell phones, the internet and home computers. We didn’t even have cable TVs. My introduction to the culture and expectations came from library research and a mandatory Army class. I…
Tampa Bay is known for its year-round warm climate, gorgeous white sand beaches, champion sports teams, and now a burgeoning cryptocurrency real estate market. With escalating home prices and historically low inventory in the bay’s competitive marketplace, both buyers and sellers may soon find the best values involve crypto and the blockchain. And since crypto…
Technology has made all our lives much easier over time. The ability to be ahead of the curve is vital to our careers and businesses. I remember the first time I saw a cell phone. I was at a training event in Fort Benning, Georgia. An old Chief Warrant Officer pulls out this phone and…
By Jennifer Lalji The Biggest Contributors to Spending in 2020 As various industries ranging from travel and lodging, entertainment, automotive and nonessential retail, took a hard nosedive amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, other sectors saw a significant rise. From healthcare and pharmaceuticals to consumer products – yes, we’re talking about the infamous toilet paper craze and…
By. Sherman Milton III Technology will continue to reshape our world and how we live from day to day. What came to light this past year is technology is also reshaping #RealEstate. We were forced to use technology whether we liked it or not to keep our industry afloat. We pivoted from traditional real estate…
By. Tracy Wisneski Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way REALTORS® work. Big Data has greatly accelerated machine learning giving way to many tools that increase our productivity. The following are just some of the ways that agents can use AI in their businesses. Identifying Sellers As we navigate a very unique seller’s market…
How to Avoid ADA Litigation. By Tamiracle Williams, GTR Communications Specialist The American with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities. ADA requires that public accommodations have websites, tools and technology that are accessible to people with temporary and permanent disabilities. Web accessibilities…
By Tamiracle Williams We are living in unprecedented times and COVID-19 has changed the way real estate professionals are conducting business. In-person activities have been limited due to social distancing guidelines, which involves virtual home tour, online meetings and working from home. Still adjusting to the new normal, check out these tips for making the…
By Tracy Wisneski Ad targeting abuses on Facebook were brought to light in 2016 and ended in a payout of nearly $5 million to settle several lawsuits alleging ad discrimination in housing, credit and employment on Facebook. In response, Facebook has now rolled out its Special Ads Category that applies to all ads for the…
In August, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the long-awaited final rule on project approval for single-family condominiums insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The new condominium policy will “reduce regulatory barriers that currently restrict affordable homeownership opportunities,” according to HUD’s website. The new rule: Introduces a new single-unit approval…