AnnieMac expands mid-Atlantic presence, acquires OVM Financial

Rising mortgage rates are prompting some lenders to downsize to adapt to changing market conditions. But the market shift is also expected to drive mergers and acquisitions. Continue reading

Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today

Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first two years of the COVID housing market. Homeward’s CEO shares what’s next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance blasts NAR for supporting Anti-LGBTQ candidates

In the wake of the worst two years of anti-LGBTQ legislation, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on the National Association of Realtors and its lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee to stop funding local, state or nationally-elected … Continue reading

Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who’s doing it better right now?

Opendoor made over 2 million offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. According to Mike DelPrete, this highlights the growing potential of Opendoor’s top-of-the-funnel customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zill… Continue reading

CoStar debuts Citysnap search portal as Zillow rivalry continues

The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading

Remote work’s impact on real estate will linger — possibly forever

The CEO of IBM, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, recently described remote work as “the new normal.” And that translates to permanent changes to the housing market. Continue reading

An economist’s take on what can be done about housing affordability

There are currently 45 million Americans aged between 25 and 34 — and most aspire to homeownership. However, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, the massive price growth many of us have benefitted from over the past sev… Continue reading

A Douglas Elliman top agent leaves company, brings team to Sotheby’s

Agent Daniela Sassoun is bringing her team to Sotheby’s International Realty’s East Side Manhattan Brokerage. She reportedly closed nearly $30 million in sales in 2021. Continue reading