CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation … Powered by WPeMatico
His laptop may have been held together with duct tape, but Bill Ness had an idea that was perfectly intact. As his brainchild 55places.com reaches nearly a decade of existence, it remains rooted in Chicagoland but has achieved national reach. The site currently houses around 1,600 active adult community listings across the nation searchable online …
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The former property classifieds is transforming itself in the shadow of the Schibsted-Hemnet deal. Bovision in Sweden is transforming itself from an ailing real estate vertical into a property search engine — the first of its kind in the country. The company has launched a test site and is looking to grow from its current …
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Wise men say that what goes up must come back down, but home prices still haven’t gotten the memo. New monthly numbers from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index indicate that home prices are still rising, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon … Powered by WPeMatico
There are hundreds of real estate-related groups for networking, tech advice, mastermind discussions and just for fun or venting. Wherever real estate professionals gather — online or in person — you’re sure to hear similar requests for help … Powered by WPeMatico
Although inventory has tightened year-over-year, the Illinois real estate market continues to topple last year’s numbers, according to a report from the Illinois Realtors. With lower availability than last year, the demand for homes continues to grow, providing sellers the advantage as summer begins … Powered by WPeMatico
Growth in homeownership is coming on strong from Hispanic homebuyers, according to a new report. The Hispanic Wealth Project recently released a report finding the homeownership growth rate among Hispanics outpaces every other racial demographic, citing data from the Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey. … Powered by WPeMatico
Dustin Brohm of SearchSaltLakeCity.com joins Homesnap’s Gayle Weiswasser to talk about using Snapchat to create both marketing content and fun social media to build a strong set of followers — who can easily turn into clients — without making them feel pressured … Powered by WPeMatico
In partnership with a White House initiative, Redfin has unveiled property ratings designed to help consumers pinpoint homes that offer short, low-cost commutes to lots of jobs. Redfin’s “Opportunity Scores” are meant, in part, to promote economic mobility, though whether they actually do may be a matter of debate … Powered by WPeMatico
For 2016, real estate industry players are encouraged to explore the emerging millennial buyers, the power of digital marketing and the popularity of shared working spaces … Powered by WPeMatico
