Patrick's Stories

Why is everyone talking about pocket listings?
Is the practice of keeping listings off the market more prevalent than ever?
Jun 15
Inside Zillow's Instant Offers expansion
Zillow is launching its direct-to-consumer homebuying service in Las Vegas today after strong demand in Phoenix, its first market. And local agents are sharing in the success
Jun 13
New York City will pay $2.2B for failure to provide 'safe' public housing
NYCHA admits to lying about conditions in public housing as part of the settlement
Jun 11
Re/Max's Motto Mortgage announces new initiative to fight hunger
Buyers getting a loan through the company will get reusable bag to donate nonperishables otherwise lost in the move
Jun 11
Will Carson's new HUD centers reduce the need for housing assistance?
The Housing Secretary traveled to Detroit this week to unveil 17 new locations aimed at helping HUD-assisted families achieve self-sufficiency, but challenges abound
Jun 8
Celebrity chef busted for trying to poison neighbor's tree
Adam Harvey, a former 'Top Chef' contestant, told a neighbor the tree was blocking his solar panels, according to a court filing
Jun 7
Home flipping reaches highest rate in six years
The return on investment is lower, but home flipping is still up from last quarter according to Attom Data Solutions
Jun 7
Washington and Texas are the top destinations for millennial movers
More millennials moved to Seattle in 2016 than any other city according to a study of U.S. Census data from SmartAsset
Jun 6