Kanye buys 2nd Wyoming ranch

The 6,173-acre ranch bears a striking resemblance to another ranch 50 miles away that West and Kim Kardashian purchased in September. Continue reading

One year later, Amazon’s HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia

Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent. Continue reading

News Corp. earnings fall short, but realtor.com parent Move saw growth

News Corp., owner of popular portal realtor.com, revealed Thursday that its revenue declined more than expected in recent months, though realtor.com’s parent Move actually saw revenue grow. Continue reading

Showdown in San Francisco: High drama, huge stakes at NAR

This week, NAR members gather to face another set of tough decisions about the future of real estate. This time, pocket listings take center stage. Continue reading

Joe Pesci lists $6.5M Jersey Shore mansion fit for a mobster

Joe Pesci, the actor most famous for playing various tough guys in classic gangster movies, has listed his large Jersey Shore home for $6.5 million. Continue reading

A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly

When I was with a big box at the advent of social media, the higher-ups seemed to tolerate my blog, but they strongly suggested that I “get my nose out of that laptop and go out and meet people.” My how things have changed. Continue reading

Remine unveils — then axes — new agent matching feature

The real estate tech vendor pulled the feature after Vendor Alley’s Greg Robertson and MLS members raised concerns over data access. Continue reading

‘In Cold Blood’ home, site of Clutter murders, hits the market

The Holcomb, Kansas, home inspired Truman Capote’s bestselling book “In Cold Blood.” Continue reading

When is the best time to buy a house?

Even when looking at hard data, you’ll realize there are a million different rationales you can use to convince clients on timing, but it really depends on their circumstances. Continue reading

How to defend your online reputation

There’s a difference between reviews and testimonials, and the distinction is important. Find out why and how to respond to, learn from and keep it classy with negative online reviews. Continue reading