Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35K users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships
Compass said it will share its 6K-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do
Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family
A flash flood devastated Texas's Hill Country over the 4th of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help
The report beat analyst expectations by 37K jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Economists say rates will likely stay elevated, keeping homebuyers sidelined
The Buffini & Company founder talks about technology, apathy and what it takes to break out of a rut ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with some metros seeing active inventory double vs 2019
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has taken to Instagram and LinkedIn to further criticize Zillow's listing ban, saying the portal has leveraged off-market business tactics to bolster past ventures
Affinity groups and inclusion leaders told Inman that by shifting potential liability away from local and state Realtor groups, brokerages will now be expected to rule on certain ethics complaints
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
New York City's broker fee bill went into effect on Wednesday, prohibiting property owners from passing broker fees onto renters. REBNY attempted to block the bill's enforcement but failed
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside's reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company EliseAI to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and more
At Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal's Cloud HQ and how it's boosted employee productivity and morale
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents
Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a 2-minute video lauding Realtors' work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Zillow Group began notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren't aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed but declined to share how many notices have been sent
