Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas

Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add “hundreds more.” Continue reading

Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters

Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2 percent year over year to $130 million in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth. Continue reading

Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com’s biggest competitor, Eales insists

As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY. Continue reading

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

Inman Connect New York Power Players: Spotlight on the C-Suite 

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions … Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars

Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com’s ongoing feud with CoStar. Continue reading

Realtor.com parent Move sees revenue inch down in Q3

Move’s overall revenue dipped 1 percent between July and September, while revenue from its real estate business — including Realtor.com — dropped 4 percent, according to Q3 earnings data released Thursday. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership

Realtor.com launched the latest chapter of its eight-month buyer agency campaign on Tuesday with a passionate open letter from CEO Damian Eales. In the letter, Eales urged local, state and federal legislators to use their upcoming terms to meaningfully… Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation

Eales said the U.S. model of cooperation remains the gold standard — but declined to take a stance on NAR’s policy. “Beware what you wish for,” he said on Wednesday at Inman Connect Austin. Continue reading