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New Mexico MLS to Require Floor Plans in All Property Listings
this is a standard feature in other countries including the UK, Australia and Sweden. Continue Reading New Mexico MLS to Require Floor Plans in All Property Listings
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
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Virtual Reality Tech Firm Seeks Partnership with Luxury Real Estate Sales Group
Company founder John Deters defined VRComfort Labs as “a research and development company, not an expert in any vertical market.” Continue Reading Virtual Reality Tech Firm Seeks Partnership with Luxury Real Estate Sales Group
United Real Estate Rolls Out Financial Wellness Program
“We are solving longstanding problems for self-employed practitioners,” said Phillip Cantrell, executive vice president for strategy. Continue Reading United Real Estate Rolls Out Financial Wellness Program
iHomefinder Partners with Wix on Real Estate Website Solutions
The iHomefinder Real Estate app gathers leads from over 30 sources. Continue Reading iHomefinder Partners with Wix on Real Estate Website Solutions
Survey finds Phoenix among most preferred markets for commercial real estate investment
February 4, 2023 (Staff Writer)- A December 2022 survey of commercial real estate investors ranked Phoenix as a top 10 investment market among U.S. metros. Phoenix ranks No. 8 according to CBRE’s 2023 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey The survey found that more...
CFPB Loses Key IMB Redlining Case
Feb. 3, 2023 (Staff Writer) — Earlier today, a District Court in Chicago ruled in CFPB v. Townstone Financial Inc. and Barry Sturner that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) does not extend to prospective applicants under a plain language reading of the...
See the Full Rankings for WSJ/Realtor.com’s Winter Emerging Housing Markets Index
Source: Mansion Global --- Affordable cities continue to dominate the housing market as rising mortgage rates have made most home purchases less affordable, pushing many buyers out. Homes are still sitting on the market longer, and more sellers are cutting prices. To...
New $45 Million Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Midtown Houston
Feb. 3, 2023 (Staff Writer) -- The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced today that it has begun construction of a new $45 million affordable housing development that will create 149 affordable rental apartments for...
WHY HAVE A BUYER’S AGENT WHEN PURCHASING A HOME
Source: RisMedia --- When you search for a new home, you may find it’s not as easy as you expect. There could be competition for a home you want to buy, and there will be paperwork and processes to navigate before you own the property. While looking for a home might...
How soon can you refinance your mortgage?
Source: CBS News --- When you refinance your mortgage, you replace it with a new one. Sometimes, this allows you to get a lower rate or monthly payment, or it might also come with cash back, which you can use to cover home repairs or any other expense you might be...
ChatGPT takes on real estate: Agents say the AI could be a game changer in the industry
Source: USA Today --- Century 21 Beggins Enterprises on its website lists a “beautiful” three-bedroom condo in Madeira Beach, Florida with “large spacious balconies to enjoy the warm, beautiful views.” “This is one of the only properties available on the Gulf Beach...
What is TRID in real estate?
Source: Bankrate --- Buying a home is a lot of things: exciting, daunting, anxiety-inducing. But there’s one thing it’s usually not: easy. That’s particularly true if you need to finance your purchase with a mortgage. Getting a handle on home-loan jargon can feel a...
Tracker mortgages: is it a good idea to get one now?
Source: The Times Money Mentor --- With many low interest fixed-rate mortgage deals due to expire this year, borrowers may be asking what to do next and considering whether a tracker mortgage is a good option. A new report from the Office for National...
UWM Announces One-Time Close New Construction Loans
February 1, 2023 (Staff Writer) – United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the #1 overall lender in America, announced it will be offering One-Time Close New Construction loans, making the new build period as seamless as possible. Available today, this product provides LO’s...
