What to Watch for: Zillow’s Q3 2021 earnings results

With Zillow Offers woes and souring public opinion at their backs, Zillow has a few headwinds heading into Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Here are four things to keep an eye on. Continue reading

Homeowners leaving forbearance now more likely to need help

More than 500,000 borrowers are in loss mitigation after pandemic relief from monthly mortgage payments expires, according to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor Report. Continue reading

How pocket listings cast aside minority homebuyers

Five housing experts explain how pocket listings play into de facto segregation and create roadblocks for minority homebuyers and sellers. This is the second story in a five-part series. Continue reading

Pending home sales take a hit in September: NAR

Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. Continue reading

Realogy’s Q3 earnings defy expectations with $2.2B in revenue

Realogy reported a revenue increase of 15 percent year over year while recording a net income of $114 million, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading

The 4 biggest real estate trends to bet on in 2022

Clelia Peters and Homeward CEO Tim Heyl shared with the Inman Connect audience the industry trends every real estate professional should be following. Continue reading

RE/MAX, KW chiefs: Prepare now for a changing market

Agents need to decide if they want to be a “tech-enabled fiduciary” or an “Uber driver who opens doors,” according to Keller Williams President Marc King. Continue reading

China considers something new — mandating a national property tax

The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values. But that could soon change. Continue reading

CoStar CEO likens Zillow’s StreetEasy to blackmail

Andy Florance on Tuesday positioned his company’s upcoming New York City portal as an alternative to Zillow-owned StreetEasy. Continue reading

Yes, the housing market will cool in 2022 — here’s why

One of the primary reasons for a turndown, according to Ivy Zelman, who spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas, is the current situation’s lack of sustainability. Continue reading