The top 5 smartphones for real estate agents (5/24/2013)
There are hundreds of choices, but condo.com created a list of the top five based on their ability to do tasks commonly performed by real estate pros.

Twitter increases account security (5/23/2013)
Hackers can no longer overtake a Twitter account simply by stealing the password. To post, however, users must now respond to a verification code sent by text.

Realtors: Leverage technology to increase your value (5/21/2013)
While real estate sales now demand the use of technology, Realtors must use it effectively to gain an edge over the business competition.

App upgrade allows home search by school district (4/24/2013)
Realtor.com says it’s the first real estate search app that permits buyers to target only home listings that fall within specific school or district boundaries.

HUD fair housing complaints easier to file (2/28/2013)
Is it housing discrimination? Smartphone app allows would-be renters or buyers to check the law on a smartphone and file a formal complaint with HUD.

Online bad guys have sneaky new weapon (2/22/2013)
This is scary: Current anti-virus programs can’t detect a new type of computer virus because it targets RAM, a different type of computer memory.

Study: Good grammar makes bad passwords (2/15/2013)
Rule of thumb: If a password is easy to remember, it’s easy for hackers to attack. But bad grammar, at least for now, seems to confuse code-cracking software.

Zillow says remodeling tool as ‘revolutionary’ as Zestimates (2/6/2013)
Zillow Digs for iPad helps users research projects, estimate costs, talk to like-minded people, save ideas they like and contact remodelers when ready to act.

Build leads by making websites addictive (2/4/2013)
Instead of only posting listings and buy-sell pitches, some brokers create neighborhood hubs and create long-term relationships by engaging non-selling owners.

Google home searches up 243% in four years (1/7/2013)
NAR/Google study: When shopping, buyers tend to use search engines first, maps second and mobile apps toward the end.

4 ways to be more findable on the web (12/20/2012)
Add keywords in several places, address hot topics and add outbound links if seeking higher status from Google, etc.

7 essential apps for your business (12/17/2012)
An app makes life easier and frees up time for money-making activities. RealtyBizNews picked the top ones for Realtors.

Real estate app post listings from iPhones (12/10/2012)
Next big tech thing? Contract a new listing and one day post it instantly in the MLS through an iPhone or iPad app.

And the best major cellular carrier is … (12/4/2012)
Consumer Reports: Verizon tops among major carriers, but contract-free Consumer Cellular was No. 1 overall.