Why 2019 won’t be the year of affordable homes

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Though the market will be tough for buyers, those who can stay in the market will face less competition and fewer bidding wars. Sellers will still profit, but less than in the recent past. Continue reading →

Real estate companies are prime targets for cyber attacks

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The report from Proofpoint found that real estate companies have suffered an average of 277 cyber attacks since the third quarter of 2017. Only the biotech industry saw more attacks per company during that period. Continue reading →

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to $484,350

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency gives 2019 homebuyers a break with a 6.9 percent increase in the max loan amount Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase. Homebuyers will be able to afford a little more house at a slightly cheaper rate next year than… Continue reading →

Homeless good Samaritan who returned $10,000 check is now on his way to becoming a Realtor

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One year after Elmer Alvarez returned a $10,000 check made out to a broker, the once-homeless man is on his way to becoming a full-time Realtor. Continue reading →

Keller Williams, realtor.com top Newsweek customer service rankings

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Keller Williams has been crowned the top real estate agency for customer service in Newsweek’s new survey, America’s Best Customer Service 2019, while realtor.com beat Zillow for the top real estate database spot. Continue reading →

Santa Claus’s North Pole estate is worth $764,000: Zillow

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The 196-year-old main cabin went through a major renovation in 2013 and perfectly reflects the Claus’s appreciation for Old World style with a modern touch. Continue reading →

‘This blows my mind’: Agents balk at return of Zillow unvetted leads

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A decision announced by Zillow to reinstate unvetted leads to its Premier Agent platform has divided agents, some of whom say conversion rates were too low. Continue reading →

Home price growth slowed again in September: Case-Shiller

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Home price gains slowed to 5.5 percent in September, year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index. Continue reading →