The week in industry hires and promotions: Aug. 3-7
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Aug 8
Will you accept my friend request -- and help me get a mortgage loan?
Facebook’s new patent could enable lenders to assess your friends’ credit scores when deciding whether to give you a loan
by Amy Tankersley Aug 7
Flipping is flopping, says RealtyTrac
Available properties to flip are on the decline despite an uptick in ROI and profitability
by Amy Tankersley Aug 5
Zillow's agent advertising business booms while Market Leader revenue falls
With the first financial quarter reflecting the benefit of Trulia’s financial results, Zillow beats all revenue expectations
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4
RealPage platform offers window into rental market trends
RealPage Market Analytics gives apartment investors and owners insight into rent growth, population changes
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4
Homeowners may be unwittingly sitting on key to next purchase
Fannie Mae survey finds as many as 15 million homeowners underestimate their equity despite rising home values
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4
Housing market still jumping through July
Realtor.com’s early analysis of last month's sales shows business is booming
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
Want to save on closing costs? It pays to shop around
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
The week in industry hires and promotions: July 27-31
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Aug 1
Realogy’s 2Q earnings per share fall below analyst expectations
Company expects to recoup earnings after a robust summer season
by Amy Tankersley Jul 31
VisualTour rebrands as Paradym
Online property tour provider to offer agents upgraded features like YouTube distribution
by Amy Tankersley Jul 31
Even in robust housing market, some buyers can’t find homes
Despite uptick in sales this summer, inventory of lower-priced homes is in short supply, Zillow says
by Amy Tankersley Jul 30
Certified Pre-Owned Home says property inspections should be performed prior to buyer’s offer
New program aims to increase transparency in selling process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 29
NAR's pending home sales index slips in June, but not by much
Trulia economist says first-time buyers have made a marked comeback
by Amy Tankersley Jul 29
TRID changes: Realtors should expect longer closings, walk-through tweaks
American Land Title Association holds Facebook ‘town hall’ to give glimpse into what closings will look like after Oct. 3
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28