What Zillow’s results reveal about its momentum toward Zillow 2.0

The coverage of Zillow’s latest results is fantastically uninspiring. Lots of big numbers, devoid of context. But when the dots are connected they reveal a rich story about the business’s evolution to Zillow 2.0. Continue reading

Realtor.com’s new microsite will connect buyers to agents with fair housing training

Realtor.com for Everyone will help renters, buyers and sellers search for agents “committed to working with today’s increasingly diverse communities.” Continue reading

RE/MAX predicts banner year with tech, mortgage investments

RE/MAX’s Friday earnings call focused on the company’s 2021 trajectory, with Motto Mortgage, booj and other tech investments paving the way to growth. Continue reading

Aaron Kirman Group launches Asia-Pacific Division for luxury buyers

Luxford Investment Group founder Michael Chen has been named as the new executive director of the division, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading

Realtor.com operator Move Inc. bounces back with latest earnings, reports 37% revenue growth

Realtor.com operator Move Inc. rebounded from a rough 2020 with robust lead generation, referral, and website traffic growth during Q3 2021. Continue reading

Smart Home Tech: What are the top smart devices for pets?

For homeowners with pets, smart tech can be a great way to keep an eye on these furry friends and provide them with what they need to stay happy and healthy. Here are a few devices that pet owners will find particularly useful. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are you using these bidding war strategies?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how increasing lumber costs are affecting buyers, bidding war tactics and how YouTubers are influen… Continue reading

Tech Review: Smart Alto puts people first in its innovative lead qualification solution

A alumnus of the Y Combinator startup program, Smart Alto leverages clever talk-tech, sales scripts and human ISAs to qualify leads and set appointments. Continue reading

Bubble Trouble: The impending burst is mythical at best

For those who believe an impending doom is on the horizon, here is some bad news: It’s not going to happen. In this second of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Matthew Gardner shares why we won’t see any mythical bubble bursting. Continue reading

‘It’s time for it to go’: Agents react to end of eviction ban

A federal judge lifted the eviction moratorium on Wednesday, and Realtors responded with strong feelings on both sides. Continue reading