Monthly Archives: April 2022

Homeowner support grows for mother-in-law units: Survey

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Homeowners, long resistant to new apartments in their neighborhoods, are increasingly open to other ways of adding housing units, according to a new survey by Zillow. Continue reading →

Clearing the cash-to-close hurdle in a single bound

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Home affordability is an ever more elusive dream for many in today’s market. Down payment assistance programs can be buyers’ bridge to the reality of owning a home by overcoming the cash-to-close hurdle. Continue reading →

How to help homesellers understand fair housing

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Most homeowners want to do the right thing, but they don’t always understand how they can unintentionally discriminate against a qualified buyer. According to broker Teresa Boardman, transparency and communication are the keys to ensuring optimal outco… Continue reading →

Don’t call it a comeback! Why QR codes are more relevant than ever

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Convenience and COVID reintroduced customizable barcode technology. WEST’s Sam Trimble explains how to make the most of scannable QR codes. Continue reading →

After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO

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Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs. Continue reading →

It looks like the pandemic vacation-home boom is coming to an end

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Demand for vacation homes dropped sharply in March — the second straight month a decline was recorded as mortgages ramped up above 5 percent, according to a new analysis by Redfin. Continue reading →

Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion

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Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach. Continue reading →

Vontive nabs $135M for embeddable real estate investor loan platform

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Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25 million in venture capital and $110 million in debt. Continue reading →