Archive for November, 2007

Could someone explain the differences between a co-op and a condominium purchase?

November 29th, 2007 @ RE Questions

Q: Could someone explain the differences between a co-op and a condominium purchase?

A: A shareholder in a co-op does not own real estate, but a share of the legal entity that does own real estate. Co-operative ownership is quite distinct from condominiums where people “own” individual units and have little say in who moves into [...]

Would You Like To Live Near a Celebrity?

November 29th, 2007 @ PR

Fizber.com displays home search results with the icons marking the homes where the stars live.

FSBO’s - Need Marketing Help?

November 29th, 2007 @ PR

Fizber.com launched a FSBO Help Center which provides unrepresented home sellers and buyers with the guidance, publicity, and resources they need to successfully complete their real estate transaction.

Important Trends In Real Estate Marketing Photography: Photo Size Is Important

November 29th, 2007 @ PR

There is now no limit on the total number and size of property photos that home owners can upload on Fizber.com website.

A Web 2.0 Approach to First Time Buyers and Sellers In A Tough Real Estate Market

November 29th, 2007 @ PR

Fizber.com offers a full range of products and Web 2.0 real estate services dedicated to meeting the needs of first time sellers and buyers in a sluggish real estate market.

Real Estate Search Widget for Mac OS: Find Your New Home Right From Your Desktop

November 29th, 2007 @ PR

Fizber.com launched a home search widget which allows house hunters to search nearly 1 million FSBO homes for sale nationwide on their Macintosh desktop.

Taboo words in real estate listings

November 28th, 2007 @ FSBO

What do “vampire,” “Guatemala,” “druidism,” “cyberhomes,” “orgy,” “Gandhi,” “agnostic,” “tenant” and “wee wee” have in common?
They all fall into the vast category of verboten vocabulary that Realtor.com prohibits in its listings. Elaborating on those lovely Guatemalan woodcarvings? Gushing over a cutting-edge cyberhome? Mentioning that the apartment already has long-term tenants?

What’s Your Bike Score? Or the Neighborhood You’re Thinking of Living In?

November 22nd, 2007 @ PR

Each year there’s more and more people who use the bicycle as a means of transport - for commuting, shopping, getting to school or for recreation. Fizber.com launched a new service that rates locations for their bikeability.

“Email Me” Icon I liked

November 20th, 2007 @ FUN

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Fizber.com Launches Analytics Feature as Part of Home Listings

November 20th, 2007 @ PR

FSBO website creates a more comprehensive home listing page with [...]