Realtor News

Stastica: 43% of TikTok users are age 30 and older, a good demographic for homebuyers. Benefits of TikTok ads include higher conversions and more website visitors.

The seller should disclose pending increases, but may be unaware. Ensure this info is being shared with residents, and only share the same info with applicants.

Study: A 20-city analysis found that downsizing to a smaller home can save retirees almost $200K over 10 years, assuming adult children have left the nest.

The Fed considers economic risks in its stability report – what could upend a solid, growing economy? Overall, it finds less to worry about than it did a year ago. However, it’s keeping an eye on COVID-19 breakouts, and it sees some risk in rising home and stock prices.

Soon, mobile devices with LiDAR Scanners (newer Apple products) can measure interior space, explore potential updates and schedule work. Flooring will be offered first.

On July 1, 2021, a new category of HOA records was added to the “not available to members” list – the names of visiting guests recorded by gated communities.

If marketing entices customers to make contact, an agent’s website should seal the deal. Most people will visit a website for more info before picking up the phone.

The 18K homes Zillow owns or will own under its cancelled iBuyer program will be sold, though the WSJ says many may be sold directly to single-family rental firms.

Is there a bigger lesson for iBuyers? Many analysts think it says more about Zillow and its iBuying operation than it does about iBuyer models overall.

Survey: For first-timers, it’s not just finding a house and putting in a winning bid, though that provides enough stress to deter some buyers from the market. 80% of first-timers lost at least two days off work, 39% faced down payment problems and 37% were outbid at least once.

The bill includes some long-term NAR goals, including expanding broadband access. But it’s concerned with ongoing GSE fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

By using shell companies, crime money may buy real estate, or be “laundered” into a legitimate investment. But FinCEN forces S. Fla. buyers to identify themselves.

A pro-business law that allows residential owners to operate businesses out of their home may get clarification after an early applicant proposed an ammo-supply shop.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can cost an average $180K, but extra space to rent out or use for family is in high demand in the shadow of rising rental prices.

Survey: “Commute time to work” may be less important to suburban buyers. After a year working from home, slightly over half say they now see some benefits.

More mortgage applicants will find it easier to get approved now that Freddie Mac joined Fannie Mae in making on-time rent payments a lending consideration. But each system is a bit different. Freddie says it will provide incentives to multifamily owners that automatically report on-time payments.

A Jacksonville-based firm connected investors with projects via crowdfunding, but a judge ruled it was fraud. The owner pleaded guilty and will serve 21 months in prison.

Also: Are email addresses confidential? A candidate running for the board asked current officers for a copy of every resident’s email address.

In Aug. the average renter of a $1,179 unit was paying 30.3% of their total income, or slightly above the percentage generally considered OK for “making ends meet.”

The inventory for homes smaller than 1,400-square feet has hit a 50-year low – and it’s the same record-low inventory eyed by many first-time buyers.