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Real estate companies are prime targets for cyber attacks

The real estate industry has been the second largest target of cyberattacks since mid-2017, according to a new report from a digital security firm — highlighting the need for agents, brokers, and other professionals to be aware and use security measures when corresponding online and sending information via email. The report, from Proofpoint and out […]

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to $484,350

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 thanks to the boost. Source: click here

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

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 Realtor himself. Last November, Alvarez found a $10,000 check on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut. It was made out to Roberta Hoskie, a Realtor and the founder of the local Outreach […]

Keller Williams, realtor.com top Newsweek customer service rankings

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. The survey, which looked at how different retail, financial and real estate companies fared in terms of customer service reports, also gave high marks […]

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

Over the years, the transcontinental gifting elf Kris Kringle a.k.a. Santa Claus has gotten an intimate peek at all of our homes, but we’ve all been left to wonder what his North Pole abode really looks like. Well, lucky for us, Old Saint Nick decided to give Zillow an exclusive “peek” at his 25-acre estate, which is […]

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

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. Source: click here

Home prices rose nationwide in Q3, but at slower rate

Monthly home prices rose 1.3 percent in the third quarter, according to the latest Home Price Index compiled by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Year-over-year, prices increased 6.3 percent, according to data compiled from home sales price information from mortgages sold to or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “Home prices continued to rise […]

‘Reduced to embers’: Home price growth slowed again in September

Home price gains slowed to 5.5 percent in September, year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index. Year-over-year growth was down from 5.7 percent last month and the second time in 12 months price gains fell under 6 percent. Credit: Case-Shiller “Supply and demand are falling into balance in the housing market,” said Ralph […]

What’s the latest bathroom trend for baby boomers? Accessibility

Three agents in Los Angeles, Denver and Jacksonville say baby boomers are requesting accessible bathrooms as they begin planning to age in place. Source: click here

Buyside uses buyer data to help agents win more listings

The data company analyzes buyer data for agents to use in seller lead generation and listing presentations, integrates with CRMs and business platforms and provides graphics such as heat maps. Source: click here

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