Zillow launches search tool to help connect Seattle’s homeless with affordable housing

Zillow partnered with the Seattle government as well as local nonprofit Housing Connector and its network to enable a more streamlined process for searching for affordable housing. Continue reading

Redfin CEO: ‘Intense season of bidding wars’ on the horizon

Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that supply shortages, once limited to places like San Francisco, have spread. And that means competition for homes will be intense this year Continue reading

Ben Kinney, Chris Suarez launch new brand-agnostic platform

Place Inc. will handle a variety of business tasks for teams, which will be able to keep their existing branding and remain in their brokerages. Continue reading

How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing

In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here’s how the association did it. Continue reading

Knowledge is power: Calm your clients’ fears with constant education

What seems routine to you might be a mystery to your clients, but by continuing to educate them, you can help them prepare for the unexpected during the homebuying or selling process. Continue reading

The work-life conundrum

A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devote their weekends to their jobs. Continue reading

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Windermere donates $100k to Seattle Children’s Hospital

The $100,000 gift will help more than 40 low-income families stay in their homes over the holidays. Continue reading