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Loan defects fall monthly, annually in Chicago and nation

The First American Loan Application Defect Index measures the localized frequency of fraudulence, defects and misrepresentation in mortgage loan application information. The index show in November the defect rate fell 1.3 percent compared with the previous month and dropped 8.2 percent compared with the November 2014 index. The Defect Index reflects mortgage loan defect rates […]

Interactive listing: Lush lot with gated entrance

This three-bedroom, three-full-bathroom home is surrounded by heavily wooded grounds in the center of Friendswood. The one-story home has ultimate privacy with a gated entrance and ample land. Plenty of land and privacy in Friendswood home Click To Tweet Dramatic double doors open to white marble with black granite, generously sized rooms, columns and archway, with a […]

4 mistakes to avoid when helping Chinese buyers find a home for sale

Stories about Chinese buyers who are house hunting in the U.S. are common. The Chinese are the largest group of foreign buyers in the U.S., and they continue to grow in importance. Both residential and commercial agents are working diligently on ways to be in front of this group. But what are some of the […]

Houston homebuilders enter challenging times, but are still optimistic

Houston should remain the nation’s leading homebuilding metro in 2016 despite a slowdown in single-family home starts. Scott Davis, director of Metrostudy’s Houston region, recently dubbed 2016 as the “most challenging environment” for Houston homebuilders in the last several years, pointing to affordability as the primary issue. A recent MetroStudy report showed that the slowdown […]

Luxury listing: Lush Arthur Rutenberg home in Marsh Landing

This five-bedroom, five-bath Arthur Rutenberg home in Marsh Landing has ultimate curb appeal with a circular driveway, barrel tile roof and four-car garage. The home boasts water to golf views and a 100-foot dock with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It also features a gourmet kitchen with an extended center island, quartz countertops, a five-burner gas cook top, […]

Moving company™s annual survey says relocators still go West, South the most

Americans continue to pack up and head West and South. That’s a simple summary of results of annual survey conducted by people who know this country’s moving habits. The recently released United Van Lines’ 39th Annual National Movers Study tracks the moving company’s state-to-state customer migration patterns over the past year. For 2015, the study […]

5 steps to creating magnets for generating leads online

The lead magnet is the most important part of the online lead generation or list-building process. Without a great lead magnet, it’s challenging to start or grow the most important part of your business: your contact list. So what is a lead magnet? Very simply, it’s an irresistible bribe that gives a specific piece of value […]

Redfin slashes (or eliminates) ‘partner agent’ rebates

In a move that the brokerage says reflects its growing focus on offering savings to homesellers, Redfin has announced plans to slash or eliminate the rebate it offers to buyers whom the firm refers to non-Redfin agents, known as “partner agents.” The rebate reduction will take effect Feb. 1. From commission split to flat refund For closings […]

Supply still down in DC creating a strong seller market

Recent pending sales data suggests home buying activity in Washington, D.C. should be up on a year-over-year basis during early 2016. While activity and pricing vary by for-sale segment, DC should continue to motivate sellers this year. In November, there were 714 new pending sales in the district, an 8.7 percent year-over-year rise, according to data […]

Luxury listing: 1853 home upgraded for modern living

The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is a historic landmark located on a secluded lot on The Summit of Russian Hill with sprawling views of the San Francisco Bay and the skyline. Built in 1853, the two-level residence has been fully renovated with an elevator connecting to the two-car garage. The main level boasts a stunning foyer, living room, gourmet kitchen […]

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