Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now

Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can’t ultimately turn around their stock market performances, their falling share prices could have profound impacts on the real estate industry. Continue reading

Zillow: Colorado ‘commingling’ ruling a win for agents, consumers

In a new Op-ed, Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks says that Zillow strongly supports updating policies like the one announced by REcolorado because they empower consumers and provide a more accessible, transparent picture of wh… Continue reading

Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit

Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow “hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers” for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition. Continue reading

‘Shrinkflation’ looms as incredible shrinking home hits luxury markets

The size of the typical $1 million home plunged to 2,350 square feet in early 2022 after peaking at 3,021 square feet in mid-2020, according to new data released Tuesday from Zillow. Continue reading

WATCH: A Zillow executive reveals what sparked the ShowingTime buy

MoxiWorks’ York Baur, Zillow’s Sara Bonert, and eXp Realty’s Jason Gesing explained the role of consolidation at Inman Connect Las Vegas, as the industry aims to improve the transaction process. Continue reading

Colorado MLS first to rescind controversial listing display rule

After nearly two decades, REcolorado has eliminated NAR’s optional no-commingling rule, which is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit. Continue reading

Zilllow seeks court order over REX laptops allegedly kept as ‘severance’

Zillow on Friday filed a motion to compel REX to identify employees who left the discount brokerage with laptops that could hold evidence relevant to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit. Continue reading

Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief

Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says. Continue reading

Will Compass’ changes to agent pay slow its growth?

The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away. Continue reading