Partners Trust adopts seller-focused approach
Poor-performing housing markets attract more first-time buyers
Perceptions regarding home values differ between these parties
Owners with a mortgage have an average of $120,000 in 'tappable' equity
New book discusses the establishment of Northeast's largest brokerage
Animal odors are a deal-killer for a number of buyers
California markets dominate top 20 list
Housing starts hit 8-year high
Software aims to improve brokerages' oversight of transaction tasks
Zillow: Recent market volatility making lenders cautious
Innovative devices for lighting, home access, heating and cooling to become commonplace
Freddie Mac: Satisfaction with renting plays a role in whether consumers jump into homeownership
Temporary living arrangements are another concern, survey finds
Franchisor continues technology initiative with new Apple Watch app
NewHomesAgents.com says ad placement differs from Zillow's
65 percent of markets achieve volume peaks
Secondary and tertiary cities top list
Texas, California and Colorado locales score highest on jobs, property values, home equity
But clouds on the horizon could change things
New initiative recommends removing restrictions in certain neighborhoods
