Homebuyer sentiment drops back to record low

Even though most Americans think that sellers have the upper hand, two-thirds say they’d buy a home rather than rent if they were going to move.

Realogy sells most of its interest in Title Resources Guaranty

Realogy will continue to maintain its existing ownership of Realogy Title Group, which last year provided title, settlement, and escrow services for 214,000 transactions in 43 states under 45 different brand names.

‘Master bedroom’ nixed from MLS listings in parts of Kentucky, Ohio

Some fair-housing advocates argue the language for a home’s primary bedroom and bathroom carries an uncomfortable racial connotation.

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Google Search Console Rich Results Status Reports Gets More Actionable Errors

Google has added some detail to the Search Console rich results status report errors. These new details include five new errors plus better details across many error types that should be “more actionable” according to Google.

Google Tests Vertical Line Sitelinks

Google is testing yet another format for its Sitelinks for both the organic search results and the search ads. These are Sitelinks in a vertical format with a line going from the top down.

Microsoft Advertising New Credit Card Ads On Bing

Microsoft announced it has a new ad format on Bing Search using the Microsoft Advertising network. The new format is called credit card ads and is now an open beta that you credit card companies can use to advertise on Bing.

Google AMP Links In Search Not Working In iOS 15 – Fix On Way

Google confirmed that there is a bug with AMP URLs not working on Google Search with iOS 15. If you’ve upgraded your iOS device, iPhone or iPad to iOS and click on a link from Google Search – you won’t be taken to the AMP URL, if there is one. Not at least until Google […]

Google Local Pack Offer Label Attribute

Google is testing a new icon or label attribute in the local pack for “offers.” The icon looks like a price tag label you see in stores and next to it, it reads “offer.” It shows the offer listed by the business in its Google My Business listing.

Inman announces first round of Property Pavilion and Startup Alley exhibitors for ICLV21

Tallahassee, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2021) – Inman Group® announced five property management and investment-focused companies and 12 startups that will be exhibiting at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Oct. 26 – 28, 2021.

HomeSmart+ to offer referral income to agents

HomeSmart now offers a new model for referral income and retirement contributions. To participate in HomeSmart+’s revenue-sharing program, agents will forgo the company’s traditional 100 percent commission structure for an 80 percent model.

Rolling out new tech? 3 critical steps for better adoption

Technology that you’re paying for but not using is just money down the drain. Follow these steps, and you’ll get great adoption, increased agent loyalty and engagement — and the best return on your tech investment.

WATCH: The great listing display debate

Nick welcomes Jon Coile, Sam DeBord, and Bill Fowler, Sr. Director of Industry Relations at Compass to discuss the potential changes coming at next month’s NAR convention.

BiggerPockets Podcast 515: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying Out-of-State Investment Properties

It’s not uncommon for investors to start out by buying properties in their home markets. It makes things like neighborhood research, rehabs, and tenant showings so much easier when you’re […]

To the moon and hack: Fake SafeMoon app drops malware to spy on you

Cryptocurrencies rise and fall, but one thing stays the same – cybercriminals attempt to cash in on the craze The post To the moon and hack: Fake SafeMoon app drops malware to spy on you appeared first on WeLiveSecurity