The endless battle for data control

The battle over listing syndication isn’t new, and the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors isn’t the first to flirt with ending automatic syndication. Continue reading

Why Zillow, Realtors and foreign investors are moving to Canada

For years, Canada has been improving its position on the global stage — and for years, nobody noticed. But now, Zillow is moving in, investors are making moves because of the strong economy and the Realtor population is increasing. Here’s why. Continue reading

Santa Claus’s North Pole estate is worth $764,000: Zillow

The 196-year-old main cabin went through a major renovation in 2013 and perfectly reflects the Claus’s appreciation for Old World style with a modern touch. Continue reading

‘This blows my mind’: Agents balk at return of Zillow unvetted leads

A decision announced by Zillow to reinstate unvetted leads to its Premier Agent platform has divided agents, some of whom say conversion rates were too low. Continue reading

Zillow stock on the rise as board members double down

After nosediving following the release of its lower-than-expected third-quarter results, Zillow stock is on the rebound and two of its board members are doubling down on the Seattle-based real estate technology company.  Continue reading

Zillow brings back unvetted leads to Premier Agent

Zillow announced it’s officially bringing back non-validated email leads – in addition to connecting agents with validated leads on the phone – just seven months after it dropped them for its Premier Agent customers. Continue reading

Finally, Zillow will automatically update agent sales data

TRIBUS is the first brokerage platform vendor to automatically send agent-sold data to Zillow, immediately following a property’s closing. Continue reading

‘Monopoly for Millennials’ hits shelves, sans real estate

‘Monopoly for Millennials’ is the latest iteration of the classic property-buying board game in which players rack up experiences instead of real estate. Continue reading

Amazon HQ sparks gold rush in New York City and Virginia

One day after Amazon announced it will open a pair of new headquarters in New York and Virginia, interest in the two areas’ real estate is spiking. Continue reading

Climate change likely to flood these homes in about 30 years

Rising seas are threatening thousands of homes but the building in these flood-prone areas still continues, according to a new study from Zillow and Climate Central. As many as 400,000 homes are at risk of regular flooding by 2050, the study says. Continue reading