Real Estate News

27 Feb Mortgage Delinquency Expected to Decline in 2012

Posted at 06:00h in Real Estate News

The number of borrowers who are 60 days or more behind on their mortgage payments is expected to decline this year. Current estimates point to 2012 decreases staying in line with 2011 reductions; the number of delinquencies in 2011 was 7% lower than at the...

13 Feb FHA Waives Anti-Flipping Rule to Spur Real Estate Growth

Posted at 07:03h in Real Estate News

Doing its part to spur growth in real estate - the segment of the economy hit hardest by the recession – the FHA announced it will again delay implementation of an anti-flipping rule. Meant to prohibit buyers from obtaining an FHA-backed loan for a home...

06 Feb Recapturing Real Estate “Customers Who Got Away”

Posted at 06:00h in Real Estate News

Competition is fierce. The stakes are high. And allowing "customers who got away" to swim further away from you and your brand can make all the difference between success and failure in the real estate world. While you may not have the marketing budget of...

05 Dec Studies Show Energy-Efficient Homes Pay Off

Posted at 06:00h in Important Information, Real Estate News

Energy-efficiency ratings have started finding their way into listings for residential properties. A recent survey conducted by The Earth Advantage Institute, a non-profit group in Portland, OR, found that Energy Star or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifications increase the sale price of...

21 Nov New Laws to Affect California Real Estate Agents and Brokers in 2012: Part Three