Zillow will announce winner of $1M Zestimate contest later this month

On January 30, Zillow plans to reveal the winner of “Zillow Prize” and award $1 million to the team that made the biggest improvements to the accuracy of the Zestimate. Zillow is also awarding $100,000 to the runner-up and $50,000 to the third-place co… Continue reading

RE/MAX, Keller Williams and a cash buyer among top ranked franchises of 2019

Other real estate companies that made it onto this year’s list include New Jersey-based Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, ranked 103, California-based Realty One Group, 134, and Florida-based Help-U-Sell Real Estate, 489. Continue reading

Average multifamily rent grows to $1,419 in US, up 3.2%

Overall, multifamily rents — for example, a unit in an apartment building – have increased 31 percent since 2011. Rising home values, a strong economy, and growing demand for rental housing have all played a role in this growth. Continue reading

Lennar accused of manipulating borrower data in new lawsuit

The largest homebuilder in the country has been hit with a lawsuit accusing it of providing loans to unqualified borrowers. Continue reading

MLB pitcher donates $9.75M mansion to special needs camp

The current Chicago Cubs ace recently pitched a perfect real estate game when he gifted his 32,000-square-foot Missouri lakeside mansion. Continue reading

Inman announces another 15 sponsors for ICNY19

Tallahassee, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2019) – Inman Group® announced 15 additional companies that will be sponsoring Inman Connect New York, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019. Continue reading

Governments mull bans on voucher discrimination

As housing affordability continues to decrease nationwide, an effort is underway at the local and federal level to prevent landlords from discriminating against those who pay for housing using government subsidies, such as Section 8 vouchers. Continue reading

Gary Keller’s CEO return: The real estate industry reacts

Keller Williams agents are celebrating the return of Gary Keller as CEO while others in the real estate industry are skeptical of the decision. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Kendall Butler on futureproofing your business through different market cycles

How to keep innovating while the market shifts all around you. Continue reading