Jotham's Stories

Houston Association of Realtors overwhelmingly opposes $30 annual NAR dues increase
The local affiliate surveyed members and 97 percent came out against the additional fees
Apr 23
Zillow's other big announcement: higher quality leads for Premier Agents
Zillow's concierge service will connect agents with validated buyers and sellers instantly for phone calls or texts at times of mutual convenience
Apr 13
Zillow will begin buying and selling homes using agents
The real estate tech giant is expanding Instant Offers to Phoenix and getting into the iBuyer business, going head-to-head with Opendoor and its own partner OfferPad
Apr 12
NAR unveils new logo for first time in 45 years
Redesign aims for updated and contemporary look to reflect a 'new dimension' of NAR — without straying too far from the original emblem
Apr 9
Outstanding first mortgage balances nearing recession-era levels
Equifax report shows mortgage debt nearing all-time highs. But an expert cautions not to worry.
Apr 5
Kentucky real estate firm cuts ties with Realtor after racist Facebook comment about Duke University
Kentucky Select Properties has distanced itself from the Realtor after her comments on a photo of incoming Duke University freshmen, saying the school campus was "like the United Nations."
Apr 3
Home prices rose 6.7% in February, all 50 states saw growth: CoreLogic
Marks seventh-consecutive month of home price increases nationwide
Apr 3
Compass is expanding to Seattle and Bellevue
The NYC-based tech brokerage will open its first offices in the Pacific Northwest in the next eight to 10 weeks
Apr 2