US housing starts reach highest level in over a decade
Good news for an inventory-challenged market, but a shortfall of new permits could spell trouble down the line
Jun 19
Realtor John Aaroe steps out of retirement — again — for executive role at Pacific Union International
Aaroe will support growth initiatives, philanthropic efforts
Jun 18
Coastal home prices headed for huge drop as flooding intensifies: report
Union of Concerned Scientists say 300,000 homes risked over next 30 years, and nearly 2.4 million by end of the century
Jun 17
Real estate agents share the best fatherly wisdom from their dad
Agents share the wisdom, advice and experiences from real estate dads and how it's shaped their lives and careers along the way
Jun 17
How is Zillow deciding which Premier Agents get Instant Offers leads?
Becky Garcia of The Garcia Group and George Laughton of the Laughton Team adapted early to Zillow's Instant Offers program. Here's how they reaped the benefits
Jun 15
Watch: Exclusive interview with Re/Max CEO Adam Contos
CEO Adam Contos talks about his relationship with Re/Max founder David Liniger, threats to the industry and technology in interview with RealScout
Jun 15
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
All the news from the real estate competition workshop in D.C.
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
Jun 6
HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' stars fined for improper lead paint removal
Chip and Joanna Gaines will pay the EPA a $40,000 fine, produce a video depicting proper lead paint removal, as part of the settlement
Jun 6
Amazon reportedly weighs entrance into home insurance biz
Insurance stocks take a hit after news story hints at Amazon's plans
Jun 6
D.C. workshop panelists spar over what real estate consumers need to know
At DOJ-FTC workshop on real estate competition, lawyers and academics covered agent compensation, agent reviews and state regulations
Jun 5
Redfin CEO tangles with Zillow and realtor.com at D.C. competition workshop
Other topics from the morning panel included iBuyers and how portals are changing the industry
Jun 5
Home affordability could reach an all-time low by 2023
Report from Black Knight says wage growth can't keep up with rising home prices
Jun 4