Realtor.com first to add wildfire risk data to listings, helping consumers

Listings on Realtor.com will now include a fire factor rating from the nonprofit research group First Street Foundation and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Fire Service. Continue reading

REX hires lawyer-to-the-stars David Boies to carry on battle with Zillow

Boies, who has represented Al Gore, Harvey Weinstein and failed medical startup Theranos, told Inman he took the case because it’s “important to enhancing competition in housing markets.” Continue reading

Would student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily

Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Continue reading

Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind

While an abrupt shift in policy isn’t expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirms that, “If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less” tightening. Continue reading

Realogy name change, seller dos and don’ts, Instagram must-follows: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

‘I’m with Anywhere’: Agents await direction on where Realogy is going

Realogy rebranded as Anywhere on Thursday, surprising agents, industry leaders and branding experts, who were mostly upbeat about what the new name means for the company’s trajectory. Continue reading

REX abandons antitrust case against Oregon rebate ban

REX, which offers buyers commission rebates, filed suit against Oregon officials in December 2020. Continue reading

As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020

Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday. Continue reading