Zillow wraps ShowingTime deal as feds continue FTC investigation

The $500 million deal was first announced in February, and it prompted a heated debate among ShowingTime users. Despite the deal closing, the FTC is reportedly still seeking information from the companies. Continue reading

Why REX pays buyer agents and uses MLSs — sometimes

REX’s general counsel Michael Toth says the discount brokerage pays buyer agents in at least 40 percent of its list-side transactions. Continue reading

Pacaso launches second-home co-ownership in Park City, Utah

Pacaso, the fast-growing platform facilitating co-ownership in vacation homes, announced its expansion into the ski community of Park City, Utah. Continue reading

US home price growth tallies biggest gain in a generation

U.S. home price growth soared 19.7 percent in July, extending an unprecedented 14-month streak of unfettered increases. Continue reading

Twitter applauds as Berlin votes to wrestle apartments from landlords

“All those in favor of expropriating every house that Zillow owns, say aye,” tweeted one American as Berlin’s vote to seize 240,000 apartments rippled across the globe. Continue reading

How to use Zillow to grow your business in 2021

Find out how this real estate behemoth has been enhancing its services for agents over the past year, especially in its paid platform, Premier Agent. Then, determine whether Zillow is the right fit for your budget. Continue reading

Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker’s iBuyer theory

A recent viral video suggested iBuyers could jack up the prices of homes. But one expert called the theory “fairly conspiratorial,” and iBuyers themselves said they still have a tiny share of the market. Continue reading

Fall housing outlook: Cooling prices, tighter inventory, less competition

As the weather cools, so too will competition and housing prices, experts told Inman for its 2021 Fall Housing Market Outlook. Still, agents can expect inventory to remain tight Continue reading

Want neighborhood expert status? 9 shortcuts to learning your market

To become the local expert, you have to earn it by building your market knowledge and reputation. Here are Jay Thompson’s top tips for getting there faster and staying ahead of market shifts — and your clients. Continue reading

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Bidding wars hit the rental market

The for-sale market finally seems to be cooling down, but the rental market is becoming fiery-hot in housing markets across the country. Continue reading