– Facebook revamps the look of profiles Facebook’s profile pictures are now videos, which increases their marketing value. The social website says it’s soon also rolling out other mobile-friendly features. 5 ways big data makes real estate better While 24/7 phone access created new real estate pressures, big data...
– Few owners switch ins. through clearinghouse A clearinghouse that compares Fla.-owner Citizens property insurance rates to those of private carriers hasn’t convinced many homeowners to make a switch. 5 top motivators for buying now Study: The top reason current homeowners want to move? They’re tired of their house....
– Move Inc. acquires Reesio transaction management Move, the oversight firm for Realtor.com, says it can soon offer users a full transaction management tool that will also integrate with Top Producer. Form Simplicity adds paperless admin broker tool Florida Realtors’ transaction management tool, a free member benefit, now allows...
– Fla. Realtor a 2015 NAR Good Neighbor Award winner The National Association of Realtors recognized Barbara Mills from Inverness for her charity work creating Operation Welcome Home, which honors U.S. soldiers. Calif. firm to expand new Fla. solar energy program The state’s growing PACE program allows property owners...
– Real estate ‘pocket listings’ go mainstream Pocket listings – unadvertised homes marketed primarily by word of mouth among agents – are gaining popularity at all price points as inventory remains tight. U.S. consumer confidence rises a bit in Sept. Americans are a bit less confident about the future,...
– Pending home sales retreat a bit in Aug. NAR’s analysis of homes under contract finds that the Aug. number has gone up for 12 months year-over-year, but it dropped 1.4% month-to-month. Honor Beverly Carter: Put safety first One year ago, a fake buyer killed an Ark. Realtor while...
– Record settlement in mortgage discrimination case The U.S. consumer bureau is pursuing mortgage lenders that appear to discriminate against minorities. The latest will cost Hudson City Savings $32.75M. Fla. consumer outlook drops slightly in Sept. The overall UF index declined 3 points, with only one of five components...
– Baby boomers behind the multifamily surge? From 2007 to 2013, young adults drove demand for multifamily housing. But no more. Currently, older adults age 50 to 59 are taking over. Study: Tighter mortgage rules haven’t hurt In Jan. 2014, U.S. law made it harder to get approved for...
– Low credit scores no longer a deal killer Equifax, a credit-score company, says a gradually increasing number of mortgages are being approved for buyers with subprime credit scores. Banking giant grows more cautious about FHA Loans JPMorgan Chase says it will originate fewer FHA loans because they require...
– By 2025, 13M will pay 50% of income for housing Harvard study: Rising rents will force many people – notably older adults, Hispanics and singles – to spend 50% of monthly income on rent within 10 years. U.S. consumer bureau lists mortgage complaints The consumer watchdog says mortgage...
