Realtor News

AI can identify “homeowners likely to sell soon” leads, but it can also conduct simple tasks, such as turning on lights or summarizing tasks while driving to work.

A lawsuit that could be a class action alleges that Trulia’s Premier Agent program is “unfair” and “deceptive” because it diverts buyers away from listing agents.

In the turn-over from developer to residents, owners discovered a 15-year contract in place. Also: Does federal law allow owners to install outside satellite dishes?

An open house is a hands-on experience, but technology has changed the ways agents collect leads, and it could also change the way buyers take a tour.

‘Tis the season for real estate forecasts. Realtor.com predicts a 1.8% drop in 2020 U.S. home sales as economic uncertainty convinces current homeowners not to sell. But prices will increase in all but one Fla. market studied and in 75% of U.S. markets.

No surprise: Cash offers are the top negotiating tool, and personal letters come in second. However, waiving the inspection contingency didn’t help very much.

Smart TVs may be a little too smart. Internet-connected televisions can be hacked. Once hacked crooks can view the house and listen in on conversations.

Condo residents frequent social media sites for social updates and recommendations, but false news can catch fire without HOA input. How should this be handled?

Study: A strong dollar, worsening global economic outlook and rising U.S. prices slowed Fla.’s international sales over the past year. However, domestic buyers may have stepped in. Fla. home sales and prices continued to rise, potentially fueled by more U.S. buyers.

iBuyers, data security, MLS changes and venture capital growth may change the 2020 housing industry – but understanding and planning can keep a business healthy.

The grant funding enables local governments to purchase homes damaged by Hurricane Irma if they’re located in flood zones and the owners are willing to sell.

While the Florida Legislature passed a law moving more power lines underground, disputes and delays continue as utilities focus on the method and cost of doing so.

CoreLogic: In 2017, about one in four homes was underinsured by at least 20% – and many policies won’t cover replacement costs if it drops below that threshold.

HOAs, local governments and even counties may have laws that oversee driveway parking – rules intended to maintain the residential character of a community.

The “condo circuit” is big business as upscale communities host named entertainers for scheduled concerts. Tickets aren’t free but only residents can buy them.

An Atlanta study found that a few house flippers with “We buy houses” signs aggressively push deals if an owner without industry-savvy calls for more information.

With less than a month until the year ends, business owners should take time now to analyze purchases and investments that will minimize their tax burden when they fill out IRS forms in a few months. Upgrade the office? Start a retirement fund? This is the time.

Single-family loans bought by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can be as high as $510,400 ($484,350 currently) starting in January – up to $765,600 in high-cost areas.

After two months of increases, the number of homes under contract declined in Oct. NAR Economist Yun attributes it to a slight increase in mortgage rates.

It’s easy to notice that a chandelier is missing – but you can’t discover that the A/C system broke down after the home inspection unless you turn it on.