Many people think the phrase “curb appeal” came about recently, especially considering the recent popularity of home improvement TV shows. According to Google’s nGram service, mentioning of the phrase started in the 60’s and rapidly rose in use between the 80’s and today. We’ll refer to curb appeal here as those things that attract or […]
Immediate follow-up with every new lead is critical for your bottom line, as discussed in our article Real Estate Follow-Up and Business Growth. Studies cited in that article point out that most agents and brokers are missing opportunities and leaving money on the table due to their follow-up practices. Better, Smarter Follow-Up iHomefinder’s Marketing Automation […]
When is the best time to buy a house? You might be surprised to learn the fall can be a very attractive season for buying. RealtyTrac analysts found that October is the best month to close on a home. They looked at over 32 million real estate sales since 2000 and found October buyers on […]
This article provides everything you need to know about iHomefinder IDX integration and adding our account features to any website. Version 10 – Direct Embedding On Any Website Platform With Version 10, you can directly embed our IDX features on any website, without requiring framing or a subdomain. Unless you have already set up your […]
So you’ve launched your IDX website with all kinds of property search options, featured listings, community pages and more. Now the leads should start coming, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy but an IDX website that also has a content strategy will help you attract and convert more leads. Many agents and brokers stop their […]
Have you ever considered buying a condo and explored your loan options? If so, you may have first-hand experience with the restrictions on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans for condos. These loans are particularly appealing to first-time buyers because they require a 3.5 percent down payment and have loose credit requirements than conventional loans. Unfortunately, […]
If you’re new to iHomefinder IDX and/or WordPress, this webinar recording is for you. You’ll learn everything you need to know to create targeted IDX content containing listings and market data for the areas and criteria you choose. And you’ll learn how to make this content easily found on your WordPress IDX website by people […]
According to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey in 2018, outdoor living spaces have consistently been the most popular special function spaces in American homes. This trend increased for 6 consecutive years through 2017, indicating that it continues to be in demand and may even become the standard, even in new construction. […]
