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CoStar CEO Andy Florance says in earnings call Zillow is ‘under siege’

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CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan. Continue reading →

All signs point to ‘Goldilocks’ conditions for year-end home sales

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In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the “favorable” housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers. Continue reading →

15% of homebuyers ‘ghosted’ homesellers in September

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As Halloween draws near and our minds become preoccupied with witches, wraiths and suddenly seized souls, homesellers are focused on another horror: the growing number of homebuyers backing out of the market. Continue reading →

Inside Zillow’s ChatGPT integration (and what it means for real estate)

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In this timely episode, Zillow’s Errol Samuelson and Josh Weisberg unpack the portal’s integration with ChatGPT, including MLS compliance, data sharing myths and fair housing guardrails. Continue reading →

Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

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Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting “to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure.” Continue reading →

Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues

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The Federal Reserve’s decision to make a series of historic short-term rate cuts at the height of the pandemic has proven to be a double-edged sword, with the sharpest point being the percentage of would-be homesellers locked into their homes by 2 perc… Continue reading →

Closing is the lifetime launchpad for client follow-up: Step 8

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When your buyer-focused transaction management system runs on habit instead of willpower, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her eight-step plan. Continue reading →

The modern tech stack agents and brokerages need now: Streaming

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Instead of hoping new software will transform your company, learn how to build a smart, streamlined tech stack that enhances existing workflows, improves efficiency and drives real growth. Continue reading →

How the escrow process offers a chance to show your value: Step 7

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Just like in school, group projects can be stressful. In Part 7 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you pull the moving parts of the escrow process together. Continue reading →