Bridging the Settlement and Lender Divide in a Digital World
Republic Title’s Dennis Pospisil, Senior Vice President of Digital Settlement and Signing Services recently sat down with eOrignal to talk about bridging the lender and settlement divide in a digital world. Check out the conversation here: eOriginal: What barriers do you see standing in the way of a completely digital real estate experience? Teri: I […]
Texas Housing Insight
Here is the 2019 Annual Summary from Texas A&M Real Estate Center. 2019 Annual Summary Texas housing sales recovered from a 2018 slowdown as homes sold through the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) increased 3.8 percent in 2019. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to a three-year low, which, along with steady economic growth at both […]
Welcome to Texas
Texas Welcomed More Than a Half-Million New Residents in 2018 The 2020 Texas Relocation Report released today by Texas REALTORS® shows the state ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2018, with 563,945 new residents moving to the state. Texas eclipsed its 2017 total for new residents (524,511), and accounting for those moving […]
Voice from the Industry: Leading the Digital Charge in Settlement
Republic Title’s Dennis Pospisil, Senior Vice President of Digital Settlement and Signing Services recently sat down with eOrignal to talk about digital trends from a settlement industry perspective. Check out the full conversation here: eOriginal: Dennis, would you mind giving our readers an overview of your background? Dennis: I originally received a degree in Information and […]
Texas Housing Insight
Here is a great post from Texas A&M Real Estate Center regarding home sales for November. Texas housing sales stabilized in November after reaching a record high the previous month. Steady employment growth and low mortgage interest rates continued to support housing demand, as exemplified by rising mortgage applications and a downtick in the average […]
North Texas home sales set record in 2019
In December, 9,056 houses changed hands, the highest total on record for the final month of any year. North Texas’ housing market ended 2019 on a high note, and the jump in sales during the final month was enough to push the year’s home purchases to an all-time high. Last month’s preowned home sales were […]
The Promise of Digital Mortgage is a Reality
MBA Tech 2019: The Promise of Digital Mortgage is a Reality Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jessica Larkin Last week, the eOriginal team was out in force at MBA Tech 2019. We enjoyed seeing old friends, making new friends, discussing digital best practices and learning what is top of mind when it comes to […]
How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays Without Hurting a Sale
Selling your home with the holidays on deck means you may need a crash course in how to decorate your home for the holidays without turning off buyers. Unless you’re a total Scrooge, it’s hard to argue with the fact that glitter lights and colorful accents make a home look more cheerful and inviting. But you […]
The Easy Guide to Real Estate Video Content Marketing
https://youtu.be/8OSWSf6vUQs We have all noticed that video is one of the best ways to get your name out there and in front of your customer. Here is a great video guide from Tom Ferry that gives you great suggestions and ideas for video content. Let’s learn from the best. If you don’t already follow Tom […]
How to Sell Your Home During the Holidays
Wondering how to sell your home during the holidays? While putting your home on the market between winter celebrations, school vacations, and looming family visits might seem like miserable timing, sellers could actually benefit by using this period strategically to show and possibly even sell their place. Here’s why: Many home sellers take a holiday hiatus until the New Year—and that could mean […]
