Inman Blog challenge: Will small companies gain upper hand in real estate?
From the Inman Wiki
Average home price climbs 11% in 2006
Schools, highways benefit from increased funding
Adjustable-rate products gain market share
30-year fixed rate at 5.9%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.87%
Part 1: New age of online marketing and ROI
Rate highest among those aged 65 and up
But optimism for next six months cools
But many sellers turned off by longer listing time
30-year fixed rate at 5.89%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.89%
New site also features agent, property-search links
Company cites lower margins, prepayments, loan losses as causes
