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The Real Daily: Real estate agent news publication launched
(TECH NEWS) As the pilot phase of our real estate section, The Real Daily comes to a close, we invite you to dig in to the matured, steadfast coverage of a rapidly evolving real estate industry.
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Foreclosure inventory fell 19.5 percent in 2012
Marking more positive signs for housing, foreclosure inventory has fallen over the last year, which will alleviate part of what has made for a tough start to a housing recovery. The post Foreclosure...
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Trulia: asking prices rising, rent increases easing
Trulia is reporting asking prices on homes to be improving, making strides since their recovery began, while construction has eased rising rents. The post Trulia: asking prices rising, rent increases...
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Mortgage application volume rises 3.4 percent
2013 has already been quite a roller coaster for mortgage application volume as interest and disinterest has spiked and plummeted, this week rising a bit. The post Mortgage application volume rises 3.4...
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Housing begins to slowly recover, list of improving markets grows
According to the NAHB, all 50 states are represented in the "Improving Markets Index" for the first time since its inception, pointing to housing beginning its slow recovery. The post Housing begins to...
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The typical Realtor has 11 years of experience
Did you know that the majority of all Realtors have at least six years of experience? The National Association of Realtors surveyed members, unveiling experience levels of its members. The post The...
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An Obama State of The Union finally addresses housing
In past years, President Obama has either failed to mention housing during his State of the Union address, or simply glossed over it, but in 2013, he directly addressed housing. The post An Obama State...
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Commercial real estate sales surged 22% in 2012
Commercial real estate struggled as the economy crashed, but is showing substantial improvement, particularly in sales volume in the last year. The post Commercial real estate sales surged 22% in 2012...
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Big banks to review complaints alleging illegal foreclosures
After a bitter fight, homeowners are finally being compensated for big banks illegally foreclosing, but in a cruel twist, the government is firing independent complaint reviewers and asking the banks...
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Ohio budget proposal penalizes real estate consumers
The Ohio budget proposal seeks to add a five percent tax on services rendered in the state, but Commissioner Testa's testimony failed to address or understand the 20 times a home buyer would be taxed...
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Construction spending falls 2.1% in January
Construction spending fell unexpectedly in January, but the housing sector overall is showing promising signs for a much healthier 2013, regardless. The post Construction spending falls 2.1% in January...
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Property values 42% better near public transportation
A new joint study between the NAR and APTA reveal that property values are considerably better when near public transportation with high frequency service. The post Property values 42% better near...
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Builder confidence slides as material costs jump
Builder confidence slumps as the sector finds itself frustrated by rising costs for materials, labor issues, and perpetually tight lending conditions, making it difficult to meet demand. The post...
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Housing giving off mixed signals: are we recovering or not?
Housing has been a tricky industry to read, as economists fail to agree on where we are in the recovery process. Here is a quick overview of where top indicators are, both positive and negative. The...
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Mortgage application volume continues to increase
Although inventory levels remain tight, more buyers are hopping into the market as revealed by the mortgage application volume for new loans, now at its highest level in nearly three years. The post...
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Mortgage application volume and the government shutdown
As the government has been shut down, mortgage application fell and uncertainty continues. The post Mortgage application volume and the government shutdown appeared first on The American Genius.
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6 Housing trends to watch for in 2014: is this the year of recovery?
The top housing trends of 2013 foreshadow select trends in 2014, but will this be the year we hit pre-recession norms? The post 6 Housing trends to watch for in 2014: is this the year of recovery?...
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Foreclosures decrease 30 percent in the last year
(Housing News) Foreclosures continue to decrease as the long road to housing recovery is under way, which is promising news for homeowners and the economy. The post Foreclosures decrease 30 percent in...
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Home prices up 11.8 percent in the last 12 months
(Housing News) Although not improving at a dramatic pace, home prices are inching up, rising 11.8 percent in November compared to the previous November. The post Home prices up 11.8 percent in the last...
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How Millennial homeowners affect the housing market
(Housing News) Millennials have a different set of priorities when they are making purchases, especially housing, so what do they want, and how is the market shifting in response? The post How...
View ArticleForeclosure activity sharply increased in January
(Housing News) Foreclosure activity shot up in January, driven in part by a sharp increase in post-holiday foreclosure starts. The post Foreclosure activity sharply increased in January appeared first...
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Housing affordability showing signs of stabilizing
(Housing News) Housing affordability improved very slightly in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The post Housing affordability showing signs of...
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NAR stats: home buyer, seller habits depend on generation
(Housing News) NAR has released new data that reveals a great deal about the generational differences in home buyers and sellers. The post NAR stats: home buyer, seller habits depend on generation...
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Housing market update: who is buying and selling in 2014?
(Housing News) The National Association of Realtors has issued a major annual report outlining who is in the market, how they're buying or selling, and what equity they're walking away with. The post...
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Average age of houses on the rise, so is it now better or worse to buy new?
With aging housing in America, are first-time buyers better off buying new or existing homes? The average age of a home is rising, as is the price of new housing, so a shift could be upon us. The post...
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Boost conversions by making your YouTube videos interactive
(TECHNOLOGY) There's a tool that lets you turn your YouTube videos into dynamic CTAs and embed them on your website. Go get it! The post Boost conversions by making your YouTube videos interactive...
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$60M lawsuit alleges Zillow listings can be hijacked
(REAL ESTATE) Zillow has long been a data powerhouse, but a lawsuit about a $150M listing offers a look into listings claims. The post $60M lawsuit alleges Zillow listings can be hijacked appeared...
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This CRM taps AI to improve your client relationships
(MARKETING) Conduit is a CRM that does more than CRM, it analyzes your networking data to help you see how to improve your relationships. The post This CRM taps AI to improve your client relationships...
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We bet your fancy website is literally making people sick
(MARKETING) Your fancy, self-animating website might be making people violently ill, even if it is insanely beautiful. Sorry... The post We bet your fancy website is literally making people sick...
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Throw a smart bulb away, give out your passwords
(TECH NEWS) It turns out that Internet of Things, like smart bulbs in homes, are not secure and give up your info - here are some security tips. The post Throw a smart bulb away, give out your...
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