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  • Asking the Right Questions About the National Press on Austin

    Per the Wall Street Journal: “Once America’s Hottest Housing Market, Austin is Running in Reverse” Rebuttal from Mark Sprague, Director of Information Capital, Independence Title The proposition by the media: […]

    March 21, 2024
    Asking the Right Questions About the National Press on Austin
  • Unlocking the Power of Customer Reviews for Business Excellence

    By Emily Rice, Social Media Manager In the dynamic business landscape, leveraging customer reviews is a game-changer for enhancing credibility, fostering trust, and garnering referrals from potential clients. These authentic […]

    February 6, 2024
    Unlocking the Power of Customer Reviews for Business Excellence
  • But wait, about rates, you said …

    by Mark Sprague, Independence Title Director of Information Capital First, my apologies for not anticipating the Fed’s reversing direction after two years of raising rates to pivot and talk about […]

    January 3, 2024
    But wait, about rates, you said …
  • Your Real Estate Business and Upcoming CTA Deadlines

    Compliance update for the 2023 year-end and the 2024 new year By Roland Love, Independence Title Vice President, Attorney, and Educator The Corporate Transparency Act, which goes into effect in […]

    December 22, 2023
    Your Real Estate Business and Upcoming CTA Deadlines
  • Some Texas counties subject to special reporting requirements by FinCEN

    by Kara McGregor, Senior Vice President, Independence Title Beginning on November 21, 2023, Travis County will join Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Montgomery, Tarrant and Webb counties as part of the geographic […]

    November 8, 2023
    Some Texas counties subject to special reporting requirements by FinCEN
  • Has the Residential Real Estate Market Changed? Market Update with Mark Sprague

    By Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital A question Realtors, economists, real estate analysts, and more have been getting for the past 18+ months: Has the residential real estate market changed? For […]

    September 13, 2023
    Has the Residential Real Estate Market Changed? Market Update with Mark Sprague
  • Rates Up or Down? Market Update with Mark Sprague

    By Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital Yes, inflation is coming down somewhat, increasing hope that interest rate hikes will pause and go down. Yes, the FDIC-driven sales of mortgage-backed securities prompted […]

    August 14, 2023
    Rates Up or Down? Market Update with Mark Sprague
  • Market Update with Mark Sprague Summer 2023

    By Mark Sprague, State Director of Information Capital The market had hoped that moderating inflation would have a positive impact on rates by the middle of this year. Not going to happen. Not […]

    July 11, 2023
    Market Update with Mark Sprague Summer 2023
  • 6 Proven Tips to Help Real Estate Agents Increase Engagement on Social Media

    By Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer & Marketing Automation Specialist As a real estate trainer who consults with real estate agents on the technology they use and the marketing automation available […]

    April 7, 2023
    6 Proven Tips to Help Real Estate Agents Increase Engagement on Social Media
  • How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Better Marketing

    By Becky Gervers, Technology Trainer & Marketing Automation Specialist Are you a real estate agent looking for ways to get ahead of your competition and increase your business? Well, it […]

    March 7, 2023
    How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Better Marketing

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