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Zillow airs first iBuyer ads, touts name recognition

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Online real estate giant Zillow has begun airing its first-ever iBuyer TV ads, which lean heavily into the company’s widespread name recognition and play up the program’s ease of use. Continue reading →

New home sales up slightly

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New home sales in the U.S. rose 3.7 percent in December, marking the third month of growth, according to the latest residential sales report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Continue reading →

NAR hires new communications and creative content leaders

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The National Association of Realtors is welcoming two new vice presidents, Martill Williams and Susan Welter, into its fold. Continue reading →

Hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk’s ‘castle’ hits the market for $18M

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Now that his skates are planted in Los Angeles, hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk is hoping to fetch $18 million for his storybook castle in New Jersey. Continue reading →

Here’s what NAR wants in the next versions of Fannie and Freddie

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NAR also said on Friday that any changes should maintain a host of features such as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, affordable credit and reliable access to housing for both renters and homeowners. Continue reading →

Ricoh announces new flagship Theta camera for 360-degree tours

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Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. A camera that has rocketed to popularity in part due to its use in real estate virtual tours, has released a new version. Ricoh … Continue reading →

Veterans Affairs loans have spiked since 2007 recession: Study

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The percentage share of veterans and active duty servicemembers that applied for a first-time home loan partially guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nearly doubled in the run up to the financial crisis, a new study out today fro… Continue reading →