The biggest questions and answers about portals ditching crime data

Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies’ stands are now prompting a debate in the industry. Continue reading

4 tips for nailing your 2022 business plan

A successful agent needs good mentors, an evolving plan and the right language to connect with clients. Continue reading

Real estate investors bought record-breaking number of homes in Q3

Investors purchased a record 18.2 percent of U.S. homes, amounting to a new high of $63.6 billion in homes during the third quarter of 2021, according to a new Redfin analysis released Monday. Continue reading

Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker

Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Redfin extends iBuyer service into select areas in Atlanta, Nashville

With these latest moves, the Seattle-based brokerage is now offering instant cash offers to sellers in 27 markets throughout the country. Continue reading

Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners

The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5 percent greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow. Continue reading

America’s hottest neighborhoods: Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward

One of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods, the Old Fourth Ward is centrally located and home to a buzzing food and arts scene. Continue reading

Investor home purchases exceed pre-pandemic levels, hit record high

Investors purchased 67,943 US homes during the second quarter, for a total value of $48.5B, the highest figure on record, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Phoenix sees biggest housing shortage, NYC biggest surplus

A new report shows that cities in the South and West don’t have enough housing, while expensive metros might have too much. Continue reading

Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading