Redfin Introduces New Housing Market Index

Redfin, which has become known throughout the real estate industry for its groundbreaking real estate brokerage services, has recently announced the debut of its Housing Demand Index. According to that Index, housing market performance has increased 13 percent year-over-year since June. The Index has a baseline of 100. Earlier in the year, the Housing Demand Index demonstrated a seasonal pattern, showing an increase between January and April. The Index is based on visits to Redfin.com listing pa…

CoStar Continues to Expand Its Global Footprint

CoStarGroup, in an effort to continue the expansion of its global assets, has recently announced the acquisition of Belbex Corporate, the Spanish real estate information company. Following the acquisition, the new fim will be rebranded CoStar España. Former Belbex general manager Juan Menduiña will lead the new firm. Included in the acquisition is the firm’s Madrid-based office database along with the company’s Spanish commercial property marketing and network services. Setting a Precedence for …

Breakthrough Mobile App Helps Agents Capture Details at Open Houses

One of the most relevant opportunities for real estate agents to capture leads is an open house. Yet, such events can often be so hectic it can be difficult for real estate professionals to capture the vital details necessary to follow up on those leads. Now, Homepass, a revolutionary new mobile app, has made it much easier for agents to capture visitor details during open homes, setting the stage for greater customer development and more informed conversations. As a result, agents are also abl…

5 of the Most Important People in Real Estate You Have Probably Never Heard Of

When it comes to real estate, the industry is practically brimming with incredible entrepreneurs who have helped to pave the path to the future. While some of those names may be fairly well known, there are others who often work quietly behind the scenes, yet are some of the most important movers and shakers in the industry. 1. John Gray-Blackstone John Gray and real estate private equity are practically synonymous. First beginning Blackstone back in 1992 as a staffer, Gray has authored some of…

3 Reasons Why the Real Estate Boom Is Fueling Demand in the Legal Industry

During the housing crisis, the real estate legal profession, like most everything else related to the real estate industry, suffered significantly. Now; however, all of that is beginning to change, as booming real estate markets throughout the country have once again begun to draw upon the skills of attorneys experienced in real estate zoning, taxes, and transactions. In fact, real estate attorneys are in such demand that in many areas, there simply are not enough attorneys to meet the growing d…

Storefront Revolutionizes Short-Term Rental Market

While e-commerce has completely revolutionized the way in which many people shop and entrepreneurs conduct business, a large amount of sales are still conducted offline. Not every fledgling shop requires a tremendous amount of space, however. In fact, when a new shop is being launched, it’s quite common for the shop owner to only require a small amount of space. Renting a large amount of space can be counterproductive and exorbitantly expensive. Furthermore, the shop owner may only need the spa…

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REthink CRM Launches New Website

In today’s competitive business world, real estate businesses must take advantage of every available tech tool possible to stand out from the crowd. REthink CRM has recently leveraged the power of tech to redesign its website and offers users an impressive array of features. Partnering with SalesForce.com, Rethink CRM offers a mobile-ready CRM specifically designed for both commercial and residential real estate professionals. Features Available with the Commercial Version of REthink CRM With t…

21 Real Estate Tech Leaders to Watch in 2015

Great post on The News Funnel: Things are really heating up in the real estate tech scene. At The News Funnel, we are keeping our eyes on these 15 leaders to see what’s next for each of them. As these leaders continue to innovate and grow, their respective real estate tech sites, our bet is that the entire sector will follow in their wake. Read the full post here. …

Real Estate Professionals Now Able to Monetize Listings

Real estate has remained one of the few sectors relatively untouched by technology until recently. While virtually every other sector has been able to take advantage of modern technology to monetize everything from websites to social media posts, real estate has been the lone holdout. At least, until now. Recently, ListTrac revealed a new revenue model that would allow real estate professionals to monetize their listing content as it is disseminated online. ListTrac, which has earned a reputatio…