For several years following its 2004 peak, the homeownership rate was falling. Fewer Americans were buying homes and, instead, more were choosing to rent. The reasons behind this were fairly obvious. The housing crash and financial crisis made buying a home difficult…
Coral Gables, Fla. (July 27, 2017): Fabric Innovations has received high praise from satisfied customers, earning the company its third straight prestigious City Beat News (CBN) Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction with the highest possible rating of 5 stars.…
There are a handful of common answers that come up time and time again when Americans are surveyed about their reasons for buying a home. For example, a desire for more space is always at or near the top of…
There are many parts to a healthy housing market. Whether you’re talking about home prices, mortgage rates, new home construction, or another housing metric, each one of them have an effect on home buyers and sellers – even if some…
While you’ve encountered hundreds of brands in your lifetime, you likely struggle to define what a brand actually is. Many would say a brand is a logo or symbol. Symbols such as the red Coca-Cola logo or the Mercedes three-pronged…
If you’re thinking about buying a house any time soon, you’ve likely been wondering about home prices. There are a couple of good reasons for this. One is affordability. With mortgage rates low, prices are the natural place for buyers…
1. Shared values are the building blocks of the brand-customer relationship. According to the Harvard Business Review, 64% of consumers in a study said shared values were the primary reason for their connection with a brand. 2. Consistency is key. It…
Simply put, equity refers to the value of your home minus the amount of money you still owe on your mortgage. It is the factor that separates homeowners from renters and is among the greatest creators of wealth for average…
The word “brand” constantly is tossed around in marketing conversations. While mentioned often, the meaning of the word is a bit obscure. If asked the question “What is a brand?” many people would mention logos, slogans, colors, and even specific…
Branding surrounds you in all aspects of your daily life. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around by advertising and marketing experts, but you may be a bit confused about what branding actually is. You may guess that a brand…
Naturally, home prices are a big part of any discussion of where the housing market is and where it’s headed. That’s because it’s an easy metric for home buyers and sellers to follow. It’s also because it’s an important factor…
The vast majority of surveyed Americans say they believe owning a house is a solid investment, according to a new survey from Digital Risk. And that doesn’t just include homeowners and prospective buyers. In fact, 83 percent of renters agreed…
Your credit score is a pretty significant number. Though you may not think about it all that often, it has an effect on your ability to qualify for a loan and the terms you’ll receive if you’re approved. In other…
How are Americans feeling about the real estate market this summer? Well, according to Fannie Mae’s monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index, as good as ever. The index – which measures consumers’ attitudes about home prices, buying and selling, mortgage rates,…
27-June-2017 – Lapeer, Michigan – City Beat News (CBN) has announced the latest recipients of its prestigious Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for 2017, and the winners are all three-time winners. In partnership with The Stirling Center for Excellence,…
The Stirling Center and City Beat News award top-notch customer service providers across the country — and reaffirm the importance of the customer experience by earning BBB’s highest rating. Lapeer, Mich. (June 22, 2017): Customer service has always been a…
If you read real-estate news regularly, you may get the impression that homes right now are less affordable, buyers are less interested, and homeowners are less likely to sell than in the past. But, taking a big-picture view of where…
City Beat News continues to announce the Spectrum Award-winning companies on its website on a rolling annual basis. Lapeer, Michigan (June 22, 2017): Midway through 2017, City Beat News continues to roll out the winners of its prestigious Spectrum Award…
Nail & Hair Care Spa receives its second straight City Beat News Spectrum Award for providing customers with excellent service. ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2017 — Nail & Hair Care Spa has received high praise from satisfied…
Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Orfin & Associates also has satellite offices in Sterling Heights and Novi. Since establishing his company, Orfin & Associates, in 2000, Dan Orfin has been dedicated to helping his clients develop a sound financial program customized…