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Zillow Sues Two MLSs for Blocking Use of ShowingTime Tool
“We believe the actions by these two MLSs are anticompetitive,” said Errol Samuelson, Zillow Group’s chief industry development officer. Continue Reading Zillow Sues Two MLSs for Blocking Use of ShowingTime Tool
Real Messenger Rolls Out RealPremium Subscription Service
“We are thrilled to introduce RealPremium, a subscription service designed to take real estate communication to new heights,” said Thomas Ma, co-founder of Real Messenger. Continue Reading Real Messenger Rolls Out RealPremium Subscription Service
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Real estate agents and insiders expose the secret tactics used to lure buyers and sellers
Source: ABC News --- If you are fortunate enough to try to enter Australia's property market, you have come across its gatekeepers – real estate agents. You may have suspected price guides were being lowballed, been promised the world by an agent, or felt like you...
Gen Z Homebuyers Prefer Smart Homes over Large Homes
Many U.S. homebuyers and sellers are rethinking their approach to achieving their real estate goals, according to a study commissioned by RE/MAX. 2022 saw a notable increase in mortgage rates compared to historic lows in 2020-21 and with many economic factors to watch...
Free Training for Real Estate Agents Being Offered by Momentifi and Freddie Mac
Momentifi announced that they are partnering with Freddie Mac to offer a free continuing education (CE) course designed to help real estate agents and brokers better serve historically underserved communities. The 3-hour course will help give agents and brokers the...
When does refinancing into a 15-year mortgage make sense?
Source: Bankrate --- Many homeowners choose to refinance from a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to a fresh 30-year equivalent. While this can lower your monthly payment, it adds extra years to the total period of time you’ll be financing your home. That means you’ll pay...
How to Advocate for Public Parks and Natural Spaces
Check out the Weekly Real Estate News website for the latest trends in national real estate. Public parks play a crucial role in community health and wellness. They serve as greenspaces for socializing, exercising, and relaxing in the great outdoors. They drive...
10 Crucial Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
Source: Realtor --- Home prices have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. For proof, look no further than the current median home price—a whopping $450,000. That’s not just a high price, but a new record set in June. As a seller, you may be motivated to...
Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may...
Tips for Decorating Your Rental Apartment for Your Ideal Lifestyle
Often, renting an apartment feels like living in someone else’s space. Someone else chose the paint colors, flooring, countertops, and finishings. And there’s a good chance you would have made some different decisions if you had free reign over the decor. Thankfully,...
What to Know About Buying a Modular Home
Source: Nerdwallet --- If you’re house-hunting in a hot market, you may have wondered: “Why don’t I just build?” Choosing a modular home can save you money and time, compared to traditional construction methods. According to the National Association of Home Builders,...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A CONDEMNED HOUSE
Source: RisMedia --- Every now and then you may be driving through a particular neighborhood and see a home that is all boarded up. There are likely to be multiple no trespassing signs posted on the lawn and house. What you are likely seeing is a condemned...
Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of...
What is going on in this market?
Debbie Bloyd is a contributing author to Weekly Real Estate News and can be contacted at 469-768-0337 or [email protected] Where to start. Where to start. If you are leasing now but still on the home hunt – great news if you work with a mortgage broker. We...
Portfolio mortgage lenders: What are they and how do you find one?
Source: Bankrate --- Portfolio lenders make loans in the usual way to consumers, but rather than sell the mortgages to agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they keep the loans on their books and often service them as well. Some 30 percent of all mortgages are...
