FRANKLIN CARROLL's (kukun) Blog

Buyer’s remorse hits everyone from time to time. You might wish you had bought the red shirt instead of the blue after you’d already taken the tags off and worn it. You might worry about how soon you’ll be able to pay off your credit card after splurging on a recent shopping trip.One time you don...

The latest Federal Reserve report to Congress in July 2024 offers critical insights into the immediate future of the housing market. Despite some stabilization in mortgage rates, which remain around 7%, the high rates continue to affect home affordability and overall market activity. Interest rat...

Forecasting home prices is a complex field that merges economic theory, data analysis, and statistics. It plays a critical role in the decision-making processes of investors and policymakers. This essay delves into the challenges associated with forecasting home prices, explores traditional stati...

When dealing with the real estate industry, one of the first types of real estate that you will come across are rental properties. Rental properties are real estate property investments that owners put up for rent instead of selling it. Because of its price point and abundance, it is a popular ch...

So you’ve got a hankering to establish a real estate business, but you’re not taking action because you aren’t sure how to structure such an endeavor. There are so many options it can paralyze the uninformed with indecision.Rather than resign yourself to letting this remain a pipe dream, stick ar...

Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group has adjusted its forecast, anticipating a slower U.S. housing market recovery than expected. This change is primarily due to ongoing volatility in inflation readings and robust nonfarm payroll growth, which may lead the Federal Reserve to c...

If you’re into real estate investment, you’ve likely come across the terms REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and REIGs (Real Estate Investment Groups). Both are popular options to invest in real estate. However, understanding REIG vs REIT is crucial if you want to make informed investment dec...

 Glorious weather, days off in the sunshine, family time spent relaxing: Who wouldn’t be in a good mood and ready to buy a home in the summer?Here are seven great reasons to list your home for sale in the summer.1. Hot temperatures = hot salesSummer is often considered the peak season for home sa...

Just a reminder to join this vital webinar tomorrow on referrals and client retention. It is completely free and the information you get could make the difference between surviving in this market and not. While we will be talking about our product some, this is mostly focused on general advice ab...

Join this essential webinar with Lab Coat Agents co-founder Nick Baldwin to learn how to retain clients and get referrals.  Register here: https://bit.ly/3UxXvGlIn this changing market, retaining clients for the long term is the easiest way to ensure you have the basis for business growth. Our g...