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Tech Trends: What’s New in Real Estate Tech?
Four new real estate technology products are in the spotlight. Continue Reading Tech Trends: What’s New in Real Estate Tech?
Realeflow Debuts AI-based Lead Generation Platform
The new product uses predictive analytics through AI and machine learning to identify which homeowners are most likely to list and sell. Continue Reading Realeflow Debuts AI-based Lead Generation Platform
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Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
Tech Trends: Three Tips To Get The Most Out Of Instagram
You have to be on the platform and socialize. Just posting marketing content won’t work. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Three Tips To Get The Most Out Of Instagram
Service Restored for Northern California MLS Networks After Cyberattack
An Aug. 8 ransomware attack against data vendor Rapattoni Corp. locked out users of 22 MLSes in California and nationwide. Continue Reading Service Restored for Northern California MLS Networks After Cyberattack
Opendoor’s iBuyer Model Is a Canary in the Economic Coal Mine
Source: Wired --- OPENDOOR IS TAKING a pounding. Forty-two percent of the homes it sold in August made a loss, according to an analysis by market research firm YipitData. In places like Phoenix, Arizona, where cookie-cutter houses have attracted so-called iBuyers en...
Want to Buy a Home Without a Mortgage? Here’s How
Source: The Motley Fool --- Mortgages have gotten expensive. Last year, it was more than possible to sign a 30-year mortgage at under 3%, especially with great credit. Nowadays, you might end up paying somewhere around 6% for a 30-year loan. Unfortunately, most buyers...
The major county in America where home prices just dropped the most is …
Source: Market Watch --- Home buyers have watched as home prices marched upwards for the past few years, but now many of you will finally get some relief — at least in some spots. “Home price appreciation has slowed dramatically in most markets, and there are even...
Trump properties aren’t the only ones to see wild valuations – putting a price on real estate isn’t straightforward
Source: The Conversation --- On the lower tip of Manhattan there is a prime piece of real estate, the price of which is somewhat up for debate. To the owners, the Trump Organization, 40 Wall Street is worth an eye-watering US$735 million, or at least it was in 2015....
Get In On the Real Estate Market Now
Source: CEO World --- If you are a high net worth individual or are a high-income earner, you should consider real estate for these four reasons: tax benefits, passive income, long term asset appreciation, and leverage. Real estate is currently on the forefront of...
10 Real Estate Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore When Buying a Home
Source: Yahoo Finance --- The prospect of becoming a bona fide homeowner is an exciting one, but if you let that fervor cloud your judgment, you could end up with a pit instead of a palace. When you go to showings, don’t let the glitz and glam of fresh paint and new...
Is October a Good Time to Buy a House?
Source: The Motley Fool --- October is upon us, which means it's time for hayrides, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween decorations. But is it a good time to buy a home? It all depends on your priorities and financial situation. Here's what you need to know to help...
What The Agency’s Executives Tell Real Estate Agents to Get Through a Tough Housing Market
Source: US News --- The U.S. housing market has seen a quick slowdown in 2022 with high home prices, high inflation and volatile interest rates. Many buyers are opting out of making a purchase with low affordability, and would-be sellers prefer to stay where they are...
Review of all things Real Estate: 2022 fall housing market predictions
Source: Village News --- After a tumultuous summer for real estate, autumn is here. As of mid-September, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average is hovering a bit above 6% and skyrocketing home prices are finally starting to drop, slowly, (references below)....
The Best Real Estate Returns Come After Recessions
Source: Institutional Investor --- Amid a slow down in the economy, higher financing costs, and mounting fears of a recession, real estate values are fast declining. But the downturn is an opportunity for investors who stick with their real estate holdings — or invest...












