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Zillow expands ‘post-pay’ Premier Agent model to 2 new markets

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The expansion is part of Zillow’s “enhanced markets” program, which is now in six cities and part of the company’s efforts to eventually build a real estate “super app.” Continue reading →

Spencer Rascoff: Zillow won by focusing on consumers

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The portal’s co-founder and former CEO also said that Zillow’s impact includes creating tens of thousands of new “super agents.” Continue reading →

The portal wars: Can any challenger seize the throne from Zillow?

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Zillow has the most traffic, according to an analysis by Intel, but at least one rival is growing rapidly in what one observer compared to a Game of Thrones-style gauntlet run. Continue reading →

Mike DelPrete: Zillow and Redfin’s AI tools aren’t that big a deal — yet

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In an interview with Intel, real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete laid out how artificial intelligence might change the industry, including real estate search portals, and why we’re not there yet. Continue reading →

Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

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A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading →

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

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Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said. Continue reading →

5 key charts that illuminate real estate’s Q1 earnings season

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Most publicly traded real estate companies continued to bleed money in the first chunk of 2023. These metrics help explain why investors aren’t panicking. Continue reading →

Realtor.com chief brushes off major Q1 drop in traffic

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David Doctorow attributed Realtor.com’s reduced traffic to a slower market and argued that his company’s sites have superior engagement than competitors. Continue reading →

US debt default may mean tanking sales, huge mortgage costs

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A debt default by the U.S. government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22 percent, pushing rates to a peak above 8 percent in September, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire

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Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector. Continue reading →