Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading

Former radio host for syndicated show pivots to real estate career

The former radio personality known as “Lady Jade” on “DeDe in the Morning” is starting the next chapter of her career with eXp Realty. Continue reading

‘Barely Legal’: EasyKnock exec at war with Strokes bassist over yard

Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021. Continue reading

NAR’s membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in years

The organization’s membership was down 0.66 percent in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further. Continue reading

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said. Continue reading

Sam Zell, billionaire real estate investor, dies at 81

The founder and chairman of Equity Residential had interests spanning real estate, manufacturing, healthcare and media, among other sectors. Continue reading

Builder confidence rises as low inventory hikes new-home demand

New homes now represent a third of all homes on the market. That’s 2.5 times higher than the historical average for the two decades leading up to COVID-19, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI. Continue reading