All brokerages are entering the winter of real estate: Mike DelPrete

Now that earnings are in for the big box brokerages, the anticipated revenue decline is clear. But does it tell the whole story? Continue reading

Don’t fall prey to hacking! Cybersecurity risks to look out for

Homebuyers and real estate agents should team up with tech experts to ensure secure financial data and processes. Robert Siciliano offers real-world advice and insight for keeping transactions safer. Continue reading

Matterport posts Q3 revenue gains while narrowing its losses

The virtual tour software company posted $38 million in revenue, up from $28.4 million in Q2, while avoiding headwinds that have ensnared others in the real estate space, according to earnings on Thursday. Continue reading

Opendoor is where Zillow Offers was a year ago: Mike DelPrete

Exactly one year ago, Zillow Offers was in a similar position to the one that Opendoor now finds itself in and shut down its operations. Mike DelPrete offers insight into the path forward for Opendoor and why it might be different this time around. Continue reading

More than half of buyers would purchase a haunted home in a competitive market

From things that go bump in the night to ghosts and ghouls of all descriptions, here’s a breakdown of U.S. attitudes towards haunted homes. Continue reading

Homeowners association rules are as spooky as the grim reaper: Study

As Halloween approaches and Americans begin to get into the spooky spirit, some homeowners association regulations are poised to cramp ghoulish decorations, a new survey shows. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: It’s harder than ever to get into the real estate market

This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity. Livian’s Eric Forney offers insight and analysis as you navigate the challenges ahead. Continue reading

Get more done! How to leverage automation to lighten your daily workload

If you’ve put together systems and processes to streamline your business, it’s time to automate their implementation for even more efficiency. Jeremy Knauff offers actionable strategies for putting it all together. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: Know the market so that you can translate the market

Being able to crunch the numbers and speak about trends allows you to better interpret market movements for leads and clients in your area. Livian’s Eric Forney offers the relevant data so that you always know where to focus. Continue reading

Mortgage is the new money pit for portals: Mike DelPrete

Billions of dollars have been invested to disrupt the mortgage process — which is the path to profitability for many real estate tech companies. Continue reading