This ’emerging job’ is quietly driving the real estate industry

Compass, Zillow, Redfin and Realogy executives all agree that artificial intelligence specialists are crucial to the future of real estate. But supply, it turns out, isn’t meeting demand. Continue reading

The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025

According to a National Association of Realtors report, healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Continue reading

Smaller homes, vibrant design and low mortgage rates in 2020: Zillow

Slower home price growth, low mortgage rates and millennial-backed housing trends are all in the cards, according to Zillow’s 2020 predictions. Continue reading

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading

November inventory nosedives as demand outpaces supply

Inventory levels declined 9.5 percent year-over-year in November as low mortgage rates push more buyers to the market. Continue reading

5 holiday home-staging ideas for your sellers

As sales slow down in the winter, it’s going to take more effort to attract the perfect buyer to your listing. Beyond snazzy marketing and perfect pricing, chic holiday-appropriate staging can seal the deal by helping buyers imagine their first holiday… Continue reading

Should your sellers pull their listings off the market this winter?

With some patience and strategic marketing, the perfect buyers could come down your clients’ chimneys just in time for Christmas. Here are some pros and cons to discuss with your sellers before taking listings off the market. Continue reading

Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration

In new court filing, Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court. Continue reading

Car-free cities, bidding wars and climate change will rule 2020

Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather shares what real estate trends she expects over the next year and beyond. Continue reading

SoftBank CEO shifts priorities after WeWork debacle

Masayoshi Son says he’s now focusing on ‘profitability and cash flow’ when evaluating his investments. Where does that leave Compass and Opendoor? Continue reading