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Tandy on Real Estate
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Cybersecurity: Homograph Attacks
The domain you are visiting online, may not actually be the website you were thinking it was. According to The Register homograph attacks, although not new, are still an issue in modern-day web-browsing. This may not be on your radar, but it is definitely something to be aware of as we continue to live in our online world. Here is what you need to know about homograph attacks, and how to protect yourself.
Is public WIFI too good to be true?
We love the idea of public WIFI. It is everywhere. It is free. It is easy to connect to. It is convenient. But, is it too good to be true? According to Harvard Business Journal, “over half of the adults in the U.S. have their personal information exposed to hackers each year.” And, 89% of all cyber attacks involve financial or espionage motives according to Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigation Report.
The multi-faceted Millennial
In the Consumer Housing Trends Report 2016 the Zillow® Group covered the multi-faceted Millennial.
I found the report enlightening, debunking some of the myths about millennials, and uncovering that I may be a Millennial at heart.
Good news for homebuyers
Good news for home buyers. Interest rates continue their decline dropping over 50 basis points from their recent high at the end of last year.
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CFPB advises lenders to assist consumers in disaster areas
Institutions supervised by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) can assist consumers in disaster areas by:
FEMA and lender disaster notices
Listed below are excerpts from Rob Chrisman’s http://www.robchrisman.com/ daily blogs from August 22nd to September 7, 2017 regarding FEMA and lender disaster notices for your quick reference. Great advice for lenders, servicers and borrowers for dealing with disaster/flood related issues from Hurricane Harvey.
Tax relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey
The IRS has provided tax relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Those in Texas who have been affected by the storm have until January 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. This includes an additional filing extension for taxpayers with valid extensions through October 16, and businesses with extensions through September 15.
Millennials dive into home ownership
I believe that there are many misconceptions when it comes to Millennials. We have all heard that Millennials are renting longer or live with their parents for a longer amount of time than previous generations, and that they have issues with student debt. These factors, to the general eye, would make it appear that Millennials are not interested in home ownership. But, from my research and experience, this is only part of the story.
Self-made millionaire: Not buying a home is the single biggest millennial mistake
According to CNBC not buying a home is the single biggest mistake of a millennial. Financial author David Bach says that, “millennials are making a big mistake by not owning a home.” According to his calculations today’s homeowner is on average 38 times wealthier than a renter.
A vision for homebuilding
At the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) Conference in Denver, Douglas Yearley, CEO of Toll Brothers presented the Keynote Address “A Vision for Homebuilding”. Here is a snapshot of his state of builder/buyer.
Business is good
Toll Brothers announced earlier this summer that they had the best spring selling season that it has had in the past ten years. This can be attributed to many things:
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