Real Estate News - It's Open Season for Home Buyers

"In a recent report for homebuyers, all signs suggest that their time is now. In many parts of the country, sellers have finally gotten the message by now, and homebuyers must take the hint. Real estate experts say a switch in the psychology of the housing market has helped...

Real estate on the verge of a “blogging revolution

"Weblogs are now commonly used as a marketing tool by major businesses in global proportions. In a national symposium on real estate technology held last month in New York, panelists believe the industry was on the “cusp of blogging revolution.”" Full Story

Future of Sarasota Real Estate Market

"Although experts have perceived a bleak future for Florida real estates, within the state lie a region whose real estate market continue to flourish. Sarasota continues to be a haven for vacationers and retirees with its overlooking bay and white beaches. Sarasota is on the...

Real Estate Agent:

"HOUSTON--Is real estate really facing a grim future? Apparently so. In an attempt to spice up her business, a Texas agent is offering a Glock pistol to clients from law enforcement if they buy a house from her."

Real Estate Market Slump tirggers Property Agents

"New Orleans — New Orleans — the reality of the real estate market slump in several parts of the country triggers real estate agents. " Full Story

Sarasota Real Estate: Pot of Gold behind Property Foreclosures

Sarasota Real Estate "When a person purchases a home, a loan must be taken on a regular basis. The lenders, which are banks in general, keep the title to the home as collateral. When the person is ineffectual in paying the dues on time, the ownership of the house is...

US MLS Institute Find Ways for Nation-Wide Real Estate Open MLS

"A group of real estate brokers and software firms have formed the Open MLS Institute, a nonprofit corporation, http://www.openmlsinstitute.org/, seeking to create open multiple listing service (MLS) standards that will allow real estate agents and consumers to view and list...

IRS Raided Springfield Real Estate Company

Market News "A Springfield real estate company apparently is under criminal investigation by federal agencies, though the nature of the case is unclear. Bonnie MacLeod, special agent for the criminal investigation at Internal Revenue Service said that authorities served a...

Get a House without Leaving Your Home

"The Internet is redefining how customers approach real estate, increasing competition and putting pressure on real estate agents who have had exclusive access to such information and last year made $63 billion in commissions."

Too Many Condo Hotels in Orlando

Real Estate News "Orlando's condominium-hotel market is rapidly becoming overbuilt, with at least 17,300 competitive condo-hotel rooms in the pipeline, a study by a national group has concluded."

Be Careful of Real-Estate Rookies

Real Estate News - "Experts say that first-time homebuyers should give themselves a plush financial cushion to avoid being sideswiped by hidden costs like taxes, title searches and legal bills that can often add tens of thousands in charges before the final deal is done."

Electronic Fingerprinting for Florida Real Estate Applicants

Beginning July 1, electronic fingerprinting is required for all aspiring real estate professionals in Florida. The reminder came from the state's Department of Business and Professional Regulation. An applicant who would like to be a real estate agent, broker or...