Airbnb valuation soars after wildly successful debut as public company
The travel company's share price shot up to more than $168 at one point after an initial price of $68 per share on Thursday, the company's first day on the Nasdaq
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
HousingWire acquires real estate ranking firm Real Trends
Real Trends President Steve Murray will continue on as a senior adviser. Real Trends will also continue producing its annual real estate rankings
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
The Real Word: Did this listing video go too far?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the listing video that elicited shocked responses from viewers and agents, things the real estate industry should be grateful for and CoStar’s acquisition
by Byron Lazine Dec 4
The Real Word: Verify your sources always
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why agents need to verify their sources, how to update a home and holiday emails
by Byron Lazine Nov 27
In chaotic times, Zillow becomes the solution to doomscrolling
People in 2020 are treating the ubiquitous real estate portal as part social network and part salve amid a global pandemic and geopolitical chaos. But don't expect a comments section
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
The Real Word: How will a vaccine affect the housing market?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how a vaccine might impact the housing market and NAR’s new ethics changes
by Byron Lazine Nov 20
Zillow CEO on how COVID-19 vaccine may impact real estate tech
Barton called the vaccine a 'miracle,' praising the scientists behind the effort, and noted that the industrywide move toward digital is likely 'a long-term trend'
by Patrick Kearns Nov 18
Home improvement startup Curbio raises $25 million
The company handles repairs for homeowners, then takes payment for the work when the home later sells
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Airbnb files for IPO, reveals soaring losses in early 2020
The short-term rental platform lost nearly $1 billion during the first half of 2020. But a rebound in travel actually allowed it to turn a profit in the third quarter
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
Sotheby’s International Realty debuts new marketing platform
Design Vault lets agents create marketing campaigns for print, the internet or social media platforms in minutes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
Redfin suit could have industrywide impact: NFHA attorney
Morgan Williams, general counsel for the National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the groups that filed the suit against Redfin, said companies will have to be extra cautious about discrimination as technology takes over more work in real estate.
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
10 simple upgrades that can transform an outdated home
Opinion
As potential buyers are having to make lightning-quick decisions based on limited visits or online marketing materials alone, these fixes are no-brainers that buyers will love
by Nicole Solari Nov 15
The Real Word: What's NAR's new stance on school rankings?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s stance on school rankings, mistakes new agents make and where sellers should put their TV
by Byron Lazine Nov 13
Good marketing means personalized, original content
Los Angeles-based Corcoran Global Living broker Peter Lorimer argued Thursday that agents who use generic campaigns are signaling that they're generic professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12