How do title insurance agents view the prospects for real estate in 2016? A survey conducted by First American, one of the major title insurance underwriters, reveals the thoughts and prognostications of those businesses that are in the trenches of real estate transactions namely title agents. What This Infographic of The Real Estate Sentiment Index […]
By any chance do you suffer from Glossophobia? Well, if you do, you’re certainly not alone! Glossophobia, for those who may be unfamiliar with the term, is the fear of public speaking. For many, the mere thought of taking the microphone in front of a crowd dredges-up a level of fear that incredibly tops the anxiety surrounding […]
If you have ever wondered about the attributes found in great leaders, this Infographic provides some insights from some of today’s great (and fictional) intergalactic space figures! __________________________________________ Michael Haltman, President of Hallmark Abstract Service, New York. HAS is a provider of title insurance in New York State for residential and commercial real estate transactions specializing in […]
We all would like to be successful at whatever endeavors we undertake whether they are in business or in life! But many, if not most or all of us, at various times succumb to behavior that runs counter to our goal. That doesn’t make us bad people, only human! But, in order to focus on […]
First-time homebuyers remain an important segment of the real estate marketplace as the statistics in this Infographic show! And while statistical analysis of the rent versus buy decision-making process, particularly in markets like New York City, tries to determine whether financially one or the other makes the most sense, homeownership still remains one of the great American […]
How valuable are business meetings and will the answer come as a great surprise to anyone? Many years ago I changed positions going from a Wall Street investment bank where I was a fixed income trader and analyst to a commercial bank where I was in charge of all fixed income trading, research and sales for […]
The worst-case economic scenario for the Russia-Ukraine-Europe-World conflict! With the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, what had been an extremely bad but somewhat localized confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, has now escalated to the point that it could possibly morph into a broader regional military conflict that would jeopardize the flow of Russian natural […]
If you thought apartment rents in NYC were exorbitant and that what you get for your money isn’t always a gem, this apartment in London will hopefully make you feel a little bit better! Back in April we had written an article that documented some of the hardships faced by apartment renters in NYC, followed […]
For some home sellers the temptation to avoid paying a real estate agent a commission for their services may override the multiple benefits that using one provides! For anyone who is going to be selling a home, the metrics that matter most to them should include the amount of time the house will be on the market before it sells, the […]
Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service Note: If you are a Realtor, recent buyer of real estate or a prospective buyer, please feel free to leave your thoughts and recommendations in the Comments section of the article along with your contact information and a link to your website if you so desire. Back in February Hallmark Abstract […]
