Opendoor and Zillow expand partnership into 3 new markets

The firms said they would expand into Houston, Phoenix and Dallas. The expansion follows the group’s February announcement that they would offer their joint service in Atlanta and Raleigh. Continue reading

Zillow adds new mapping software to show renters apartment views

Zillow said its partnership with Engrain will give renters the ability to see what floor their potential dwelling is on, as well as the view outside and within the building. Continue reading

‘Just a freakish bit of data’: Sticker shock imperils spring home demand

Economists revealed to Intel how mortgage rates and inflation will bring the spring homebuying market back toward historical norms and become the new sales benchmark for years to come. Continue reading

58 cities that had million-dollar homes in 2022 don’t anymore: Study

The number of U.S. cities where the typical home value was $1 million or more has dropped from a high of 522 in July 2022 to 464 as of January 2023. Continue reading

Silicon Valley Bank was part of an ecosystem that sped up innovation

Silicon Valley Bank, which federal regulators took control of Friday following a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. Continue reading

Zillow expands ShowingTime+ media tools into 6 new markets

Zillow’s Listing Media Services product is now available in Houston, Jacksonville, San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago and San Francisco, the search portal announced Wednesday. Continue reading

Steady home-price growth to resume in 2024, experts predict

Price growth will pick back up in 2024 and hit a rate of 3.5 percent annual growth every year through 2027, according to a panel of housing experts surveyed by Zillow and Pulsenomics. Continue reading

Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised

Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves. Continue reading