I mentioned back in October that Google’s “Street View” was rolling out in Phoenix. Street View allows web users to “navigate” Google Maps and view 360–degree panoramic images.In that post I briefly touched on the privacy concerns some folks have with Street View. Now The Smoking Gun reports a Pittsburgh couple has filed a lawsuit against Google … [Read more...]
Zillow.com Releases Mortgage Marketplace
by on April 2, 2008
Tonight Zillow launched their “Mortgage Marketplace”. Borrowers (and potential borrowers) be they looking to purchase real estate, refinance an existing loan or take out a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) can submit an anonymous request to multiple lenders by filling out a simple form.I emphasize anonymous because if you’ve ever done any sort of “e loan” request … [Read more...]
Point2 Agent Changing Pricing Model
by on February 21, 2008
Point2 Agent has changed their pricing model.Up until today, a “Standard” Point2 NLS membership has been free. Point2 provides a 15 page web site, and membership in their “NLS” (National Listing Service) for no charge.An email I received this evening states that NLS memberships requested after February 20 will be free for six months, then cost $9.95 per month. If you … [Read more...]
More From the VendAsta Crew…
by on January 25, 2008
OK, it’s time to stop calling them, “The former executives at Point2 Agent”. They are the VendAsta team (though another name may be forthcoming for their company that will play in the real estate space) and they just launched a new blog, NoMoreDoorKnocking.com. From the intro post: I have the honor of writing the first blog post for our team on NoMoreDoorKnocking.com. … [Read more...]
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