Joe Spake

When a home falls into foreclosure and is left abandoned, you can never be too sure what you may come across. Authorities certainly weren't expecting this. - Joe Spake

Most home buyers or refinancers have never been able to lock in rates this low. - Joe Spake

Find out which clients or colleagues may have "unfriended" you on Facebook. It may be a sign that maybe it's time to revisit your social networking strategy. - Joe Spake

A settlement announced this week among state and federal officials and the nation's five largest banks is the largest joint state-federal settlement in history against an industry. Here's what it means for home owners. - Joe Spake

A measure before the NAR Diversity Committee seeks to clarify Article 10 of the Code of Ethics to align with HUD's new policy prohibiting discriminating on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. - Joe Spake

Young Americans have it rough. In fact, nearly 70 percent of the public says it's more difficult for young adults today than their parents' generation in finding a job, buying a home, and saving for the future. - Joe Spake

Foreclosures dropped by 8.4 percent in 2011, according to CoreLogic. Why is inventory dropping? - Joe Spake

Be sure to educate your buyers about some of the differences in buying "old" versus "new." - Joe Spake

Silicon Valley in California is already known as a high-priced area, but a new crop of Facebook millionaires is expected to have a big impact on the housing market. - Joe Spake

Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas from softer existing-home prices and record low mortgage interest rates in the fourth quarter, with rising sales and lower inventory creating more balanced conditions. - Joe Spake

The property photo you choose for the profile of your listing is critical in getting buyers' attention. - Joe Spake

After months of tense negotiations, the nation's five largest banks and state and government officials have reached a settlement aimed at holding banks accountable for the mishandling of some foreclosures. - Joe Spake