Refis up 104% year-over-year

Residential refinance mortgages more than doubled in Q4 2019, bringing them to their highest point in nearly seven years. Continue reading

Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend

Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That’s likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks. Continue reading

A lighthearted listing campaign during tough times

Fredrik Eklund and Ben Bacal teamed up to create their Star Wars-themed “May the Sale Be With You” marketing campaign for a family-friendly $32M luxury listing in Beverly Hills. Continue reading

Working remotely allows more opportunities for affordable housing

Sixty percent of individuals who work remotely to some degree reported an increase in affordability after relocating, according to a study by Redfin. Continue reading

‘We’re going to let the market determine the price’: Famed Richard Neutra home hits market

The Lovell Health House helped turn Neutra into a star of modernist architecture and hasn’t been on the market since 1961. Continue reading

Zillow’s iBuyer sends revenue soaring in Q4, beats expectations

The company’s revenue jumped 158 percent year-over-year during the final months of 2019 — far more than analysts had expected. Continue reading

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading

Side CEO talks venture capital, iBuyer growth and the need for innovation

Guy Gal founded his company in 2017 and plans to take it national in the coming years. He also believes the real estate industry is primed for more innovation. Continue reading

Chrysler legend Lee Iacocca’s Bel Air home hits the market for $26M

The 11,000-square-foot Tuscan-style home has hosted greats such as Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. Continue reading