Need a roomie? Zillow now allows you to list single rooms for rent

Landlords now have the ability to list single rooms for rent on Zillow, as affordability concerns relegate more renters to living with roommates. Continue reading

CoStar to spend a billion dollars on marketing in fight for portal crown

The company plans to advertise during the Super Bowl and other major cultural events in what it describes as the “biggest marketing campaign in real estate history.” Continue reading

How love and politics are impacting homebuyers’ decisions

Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers’ moves, two surveys from Zillow and Redfin revealed politics and romance also play a role. Continue reading

CoStar takes portal war to YouTube, promises new platform

In three star-studded advertisements for Homes.com that appeared on YouTube over the weekend, the CoStar Group teases a “revolutionized” shopping experience ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. Continue reading

REX appeals latest court loss, aims to keep fighting Zillow

The company is appealing a recent ruling that rejected its request for a new trial. REX has been feuding with Zillow for years now. Continue reading

A recovery in new listings is easy to miss — but it may be underway

Winter is always slow, but new listings have been trending toward normal levels in recent months, according to a new Intel analysis of US homes for sale. Lower rates may only speed up the process. Continue reading

Are US home-sale revenues finally bottoming out? Intel examines

The steepest part of the home-transaction downturn appears to be over. Is this where business turns around? Intel dives into the data. Continue reading

‘Listing of the future’ will be virtual and multipurpose: ICNY

AI-driven, personalized listings will include an immersive virtual tour experience and data will be used not just for sales and marketing, but also restorations, renovations and appraisals. Continue reading

Zillow President Susan Daimler defends long-gestating ‘super app’

The portal executive also declared that she didn’t think the “Your Listing, Your Lead” approach of Homes.com serves either agents or consumers well. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO ‘loves’ heated competition with Homes.com

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers. Continue reading