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  • Existing home sales have risen for the fifth consecutive month as the housing industry continues to show its resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of Realtors reported Thursday that homes sales are up an astonishing 27% from the same time one year ago. In addition, it was reported this week… [Continue Reading]

    Existing home sales explode, up 27% from last year

  • Taking a look at Jacksonville through the same lens in order to create a lineup of trusted and effective agents for buying a home there.

    Five of Jacksonville’s Best at Selling Single-Family Homes

  • RealtyBizNews talks with Cove CEO Adam Segal about the complexities of the post-COVID commercial market in real estate.

    The Commercial Space Post-COVID – With Cove CEO Adam Segal

  • Technology startups are considering whether or not it’s necessary to return to the office, and for those who think it is, they’re also rethinking what that office should look like. Maria Gothsch, chief executive of Partnership Fund for New York City, told The Washington Post that many tech startups will decide that they want office… [Continue Reading]

    Tech startups want to get back to the office, but not as we know it

  • Building projects are facing longer timelines due to a shortage of supplies such as appliances, flooring materials, hardware and lumber, and builders are finding some clever ways to pass the associated costs onto home buyers. Builders have reported difficulty in securing appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines for new homes due to… [Continue Reading]

    Builders are facing supply shortages, so some are changing their sales tactics

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Builders are facing supply shortages, so some are changing their sales tactics

Building projects are facing longer timelines due to a shortage of supplies such as appliances, flooring materials, hardware and lumber, and builders … [Read More...]

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More people want fences, despite rising costs

Homeowners are apparently seeking more security and privacy in their homes, and that has sparked a big jump in demand for fences. The sudden … [Read More...]

Mortgage firms’ customer satisfaction grows despite remote work shift

With mortgage rates at an all-time low, U.S. home sales have risen to a 14-year high. Now, some existing homeowners are racing to take advantage of the super-low rates too, resulting in a 200% rise in refinancing applications this year. As such, mortgage lenders have faced a hectic schedule at a time of increased business, […]

Tomo Networks raises $40M to streamline real estate transactions

Two former Zillow chiefs have created a new company that aims to use technology to eliminate the complexity of real estate transactions, and it’s being backed by a hefty $40 million it has raised in seed funding. Trulia co-founder Pete Flint, former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, Ribbit Capital and Zigg Capital led the funding for […]

Second Century Ventures backs 8 Canadian real estate tech startups

The National Association of Realtor’s strategic investment arm Second Century Ventures has announced eight startups chosen for its inaugural REACH Canada accelerator class. The startups range from virtual staging tools to e-signature platforms, and are all aiming to make a big impact in the real estate technology sector. Second Century Ventures, a global venture fund […]

Amazon targets property management with Alexa for Residential

Amazon is looking to get into property management with its new Alexa service, called Alexa for Residential. The new service is designed to help property managers set up and manage Alexa powered smart home devices throughout their rental properties and buildings. Amazon stressed that property managers will not be able to access their tenant’s data, […]

Picking the Best Lighting Control System for Your Smart Home

Smart technology means it’s easier than ever to create the perfect home environment you want, right at the swipe of a touchpad. One of the most fun and effective ways you can do this is by linking your home’s lighting to your smart network. But this process isn’t just getting one or two smart bulbs […]

Renters want virtual tours too, survey finds

More than 70% of renters say they would be happy to rent an apartment without seeing it in person first, if they could check it out through a 3D virtual tour. That’s according to a survey jointly commissioned by Zumper, a rental marketplace, and Matterport, which provides 3D and virtual tour services. The survey notes […]