Better.com, an online-based mortgage provider, reports a 40% increase in online purchase applications in 2020 with appraisals conducted through iPhone. The National Association of Realtors survey shows that 35% of realtors rely on virtual tours to connect with buyers. Virtual tours have become the
The real estate market in Florida continues to struggle for sellers while buyers have many options available. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper, www.sun-sentinel.com, notes that Broward County, just north of Miami, had both good and not so good news. Prices of existing homes rose a bi
The real estate boom across the United States over the past several years slowed considerably in 2006. The slowing market has meant that in certain areas there is an oversupply of new and resale properties on the market. In one of the hotter markets in recent years, South Florida, this is quite true
In a remarkable move a Japanese Billionaire Genshiro Kawamato is opening up the doors to luxury living for low income families in Hawaii. Genshiro Kawamato is dedicating 8 of his multimillion dollar homes to low income native Hawaiian families. He is allowing all the families to live r
When it comes to buying property abroad the South Koreans know how to flash the cash. In fact Koreans spent $780 million on real estate abroad in 2006, 34 times more than in the previous year. Blomberg.com reports that the surge followed the relaxation of government controls
When you’ve invested in real estate in Chicago, Illinois, you already know what kinds of benefits you’re getting. It’s a great city with lots to do, excellent restaurants and exciting sporting events. You can live near the water without the problems of hurricanes
Californian home owners and Californian house buyers receive news this week that could change both their fortunes. Bloomber.com report worrying news in the Californian housing market concerning California mortgage defaults. Mortgage arrears and subsequent defaults rose to their highest level
