Control Your Home with Android



The Android@Home system promises to allow homeowners to integrate appliances to their mobile phones

Google is hoping that people will be able to employ its Android operating system for a whole lot more than just their tablet and mobile devices. Last week, at the Google conference for developers held in San Francisco, the internet giants showcased their vision of the future – a future where you can use your […]

Buyers Want a Home That is Ready to Live In Right Away



Buyers want a home that is ready to move into.

Is a little of the old elbow grease needed to sell a home? Maybe so, at least according to a recent survey, which shows that selling a home “as is” can be a big turn off for buyers. The study by Coldwell Banker found that 87% of first-timers don’t want to put in a lot […]

New Real Estate Sales Methods are the Future



realtor Scott DiGregorio believes a new approach to real estate sales is needed

While real estate markets are rebounding, the uncertainty surrounding it certainly hasn’t, at least not in the minds of most potential buyers.

Zillow Snaps Up Postlets Syndication Platform



The Postlets app lets users upload ads for property listings to social media like Facebook, Twitter and Zillow

Popular real estate search and valuation website Zillow today announced its acquisition of the Postlets listing syndication platform. Postlets is a unique tool that allows users to distribute property listings and promote real estate for sale to 13 different social media and real estate websites for free, including Zillow itself, Yahoo Real Estate, Trulia, Twitter, Facebook and more.

Simon Fashion Now: One Good Way to Add Property Value



David Simon

In news from Indianapolis, Simon Property Group, Inc. is bringing high-energy runway fashion to shoppers across the US with Simon Fashion Now. This free celebratory event, from the nation’s largest developer of high quality retail space, comes to premier shopping centers from Houston to Indianapolis.

SPAM & Ham – Fine Lines of Online Marketing



College landing page testimonial

Tyler Casey seems like a nice kid. Without getting too personal here, let’s just say he is a young real estate professional with some drive and initiative. Case works for Jim Bishop & Associates Coldwell Banker in Pittsburg, Kansas, as well as venturing out with Casey-Bird Properties LLC, and his own Tyler Casey Realtor aspect.

The 25 Toughest Real Estate Sales Worldwide



Not a mover, let's say, Brooklyn row house - courtesy Mathew Wilson

During these tough economic times, real estate agents everywhere have it rough. But imagine the agents who get saddled with some of the ugliest homes in the world to unload. RealtyBizNews presents, arguably, the ugliest houses in the world. For any number of reasons, ugly can just kill a home sale. What is your ugly home worst nightmare?

Tallahasse Real Estate – Digital Nightmare



Tallahassee real estate's number one

Exploring online for the best and worst real estate engagements, it is becoming clear we may grow weary of telling the bad news where digital professionals is concerned. Last week an excursion into Chicago’s digital realm proved to be a battleground at least, but not exactly sparkling where agency excellence is concerned. Today we take a look at Tallahassee, Florida.