The National Association of Realtors recently announced the eight startups chosen for its technology accelerator program, the 2015 REach class.
Smart home technology rapidly becoming the norm
August 13, 2015 by
More home owners are adopting smart-home technology, and that will likely impact buyers’ purchase decisions in the future
Housing affordability declines sharply in California
August 12, 2015 by
Home affordability in California was significantly reduced last quarter, thanks to sharp rise in housing prices last spring.
Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods: Which is better for your home’s value?
August 12, 2015 by
If you’re looking for a sure way to see your home’s value rise over the years, you could do worse than buying a property that’s located next to a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods store, according to a new study by RealtyTrac.
Are Canada’s cities on the verge of a housing crisis?
August 11, 2015 by
The real estate market in the Canadian cities of Toronto and Vancouver is red hot right now, but with the average detached home selling for over $1 million, a growing number of people are being priced out of the market.
CityFunders launches NYC’s first, dedicated crowdfunding platform
August 11, 2015 by
CityFunders allows investors to take part in a wide range of multi-million dollar debt and equity deals, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality properties located in the NYC area.
Affordable Homes of South Texas gets $600K to further its mission
August 10, 2015 by
Community-based non-profit organization Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI) has been given a $600,000 cash injection from Wells Fargo & Company
Will mortgage applications be the next to go digital?
August 10, 2015 by
It’s never easy to apply for a mortgage, but thanks to advances in technology we can at least do so from the comfort of our own homes. Millions of Americans already make use of the Internet for other financial services, such as online banking, paying bills and filing tax returns. But the process of applying […]
The dangers of crowdfunded real estate investment projects
August 7, 2015 by
RECFunds are often a good bet for investors, especially those who might be unable to obtain financing using traditional methods, but that doesn’t mean they are completely risk free.
SoloPro grabs strategic investment from Lowe’s venture arm
August 6, 2015 by
Online real estate transaction service SoloPro has just clinched a strategic investment from the venture capital divion of Lowe, the home improvement company
