Monthly Archives: May 2022

As summer nears, short-term rental platforms set sights on partiers

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Airbnb, Vacasa and Your.Rentals have all unveiled new policies and technology focused on noise monitoring in an attempt to block raucous parties before they start for the holidays this summer. Continue reading →

Zillow flexes in the face of a cooling market: DelPrete

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Zillow and Realtor.com’s Q1 results shine a light on two key factors: overall revenue growth is slowing in a cooling market, and Zillow’s next-gen lead gen business, Zillow Flex, is building momentum. Continue reading →

Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn’t matter

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Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns. Jay Thompson looks at the evidence (or lack thereof) to determine the likelihood of market disruption based on … Continue reading →

Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don’ts

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This is not a case of Chicken Little crying, “The sky is falling,” says team leader Carl Medford. We are headed into a real shift, and those who embrace the new reality, effectively coach their clients and respond the quickest will come out ahead. Continue reading →

Debt-ridden Bel Air mega-mansion fails to nab $50M target at auction

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As of the auction’s closing bid on Monday, celebrity botox doctor Alex Khadavi’s Bel Air mansion had gone for $46.76 million, below the $50 million reserve price set by bankruptcy courts. Continue reading →

In record year for title insurers, ‘big four’ maintain market share

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Title insurance premiums surged 36 percent in 2021 to a record $26.2 billion as low mortgage rates spurred refinancings, according to an analysis released Friday by the American Land Title Association. Continue reading →

Power buyer Homeward floats into Florida with Miami, Tampa launch

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Texas-based power buyer Homeward launched in Florida on Tuesday. Buyers will be able to request cash offers and use the platform’s mortgage and title services. Continue reading →