In the first of a two-part exclusive interview with Inman, a general in the portal wars breaks down what the public (and the media) get wrong about the leading residential search platforms. Continue reading
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations. Continue reading
The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8 percent in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday. Continue reading
The luxury broker also said a fixed-rate 50-year mortgage would provide “massive value” to consumers, and expressed exasperation over the volume of industry litigation today. Continue reading
How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now. Continue reading
Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines. Continue reading
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round. Continue reading
Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools. Continue reading
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn’t hold his tongue. Continue reading
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading