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  • A Chicago-based real estate brokerage has severed ties with one of its agents after she took part in Wednesday riot at the U.S. Capitol The brokerage, @properties, said it took action against Libby Andrews (pictured) after she posted on social media about her presence at the riot on Wednesday. Andrews later said she did not… [Continue Reading]

    Chicago brokerage fires agent over U.S. Capitol protest

  • The way people design their homes is being influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic which has forced them to spend more time indoors, and those new trends could stay with us for years to come. Examples include garage spaces getting more attention, while cleanliness is also a major factor, according to the America At Home Study… [Continue Reading]

    Americans are disinfecting their homes and converting garage spaces

  • Zillow has said that it expects the for-sale housing market to gain even more strength in 2021 following an incredible run that came in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Zillow said in its 2021 housing predictions that demand is continuing to grow as we enter the new year, and that this will likely surge… [Continue Reading]

    Zillow predicts a stronger housing market in 2021

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has meant office builders were quieter this year as workers were forced to stay at home, but vaccines now being made available, landlords are hoping for a turnaround in 2021. Any return to the office won’t happen just yet though. It’s said that vaccines won’t be made widely available until late spring… [Continue Reading]

    When will we return to the office?

  • Real estate giant Zillow said in a report last week that it believes housing demand will remain strong for years to come as buyers try to make up for lost time caused by the impact of the Great Recession last decade. In its most recent analysis, Zillow said that low rates of household formation since… [Continue Reading]

    Zillow forecasts strong housing demand for years to come

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Zillow forecasts strong housing demand for years to come

Real estate giant Zillow said in a report last week that it believes housing demand will remain strong for years to come as buyers try to make up for … [Read More...]

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Covid-19 vaccine rollout could lead to higher inventories and lower prices

Covid-19 vaccines are now being rolled out in the U.S., and their introduction could soon impact on the trajectory of the housing market, experts … [Read More...]

iBuyer revenues slump amid high market demand

iBuying companies are experiencing a slump in sales during a time when many thought the opposite might happen, as they provide a contactless way to sell a home. Opendoor, the biggest iBuying company, has seen its revenue fall by almost half in the past year, and said it doesn’t expect its business to recover properly […]

4 Apps to Make Managing Your Properties Easier

It’s no secret that being a landlord can be challenging. Not only do you need to make sure you find the right tenants for your property but you also need to make sure you’re in-the-know about any maintenance assistance they need once they move in. Fortunately, with today’s technology, there are plenty of ways you […]

Survey shows growing interest in smart home tech

More than a third of young Americans are interested in homes with smart technology features that provide security, energy efficiency and entertainment, a survey from realtor.com has found. The survey published last week shows that a quarter of Americans are more interested in smart home technology after spending much more of their time at home […]

Virtual Home Assessment in a Pandemic

Because of the coronavirus taking over the world by its feet, it has become evident that maintaining the distance is a must. Taking the safety precautions of staying 2 feet away from others and making sure that there is no public gathering is a new and fresh innovation for many businesses. THE NEED FOR VIRTUAL […]

CoStar buys Homesnap to target the residential real estate sector

Commercial real estate analytics giant CoStar Group is getting into the residential sector after acquiring a company called Homesnap Inc. for $250 million. Homesnap sells technology that enables real estate brokers to manage listings within their applications and on their websites. The platform is used by around 300,000 residential real estate professionals around 30 times […]

Automated Lighting Systems for Homes Let there be Instant Light

Automated lighting systems cover a broad field of innovations. Find out how these lights work, the benefits, how to choose automated lighting systems and more. Smart homes are now a big trend with the market expected to reach $141 billion by 2023. An automated lighting system is one of the main components of these homes. […]