The Real Word: The plight of the flat-fee brokerage
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Jun 14
Zillow Group launches program to offer discounted tools to top builders
Advertising builders can now get services such as interactive floor and site plans, apps, 3D renderings, virtual tours and web design at reduced rates
David Charron, 'godfather of MLS deal-making,' steps away from Bright MLS role
Charron is not retiring — he'll transition from his full-time position at Bright to a part-time role as a consultant
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 14
One fighter jet flying at an angle to others in the team
Opinion
Real estate disruptors are just beginning to rewrite the industry’s constitution in a way that the real estate business has not faced before. Long-standing protocols are threatened, fundamentally altering the industry
by Brad Inman Jun 14
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Offerpad and Knock think Opendoor's cash influx proves that investors are confident in growing iBuyer market
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 13
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
by Patrick Kearns Jun 13
Knock's iBuyer home-trading model is expanding in North Carolina
The iBuyer, which already has a presence in Charlotte, is expanding to Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill
Opendoor raises $325M in Series E round
The iBuyer announces plans to reach 50 markets by 2020 alongside massive funding round
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 13
Arkansas judge dismisses Beverly Carter wrongful death lawsuit
Beverly Carter's son Carl Carter, Jr. says there will be no further legal action against Crye-Leike
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Zillow's new presidents and promotions show it's serious about Instant Offers
Jeremy Wacksman will take on the role of president of Zillow, Arik Prawer will be president of the Homes division, and Greg Schwartz will become president of Media and Marketplace
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 12
For Sale sign
According to locals, the signs do little to attract prospective buyers, but they’re taking away from the aesthetics of the neighborhood
EXp snags multi-state Keller Williams team Group 46:10
Top KW expansion team, Group 46:10 Network, led by Fred Weaver and Kevin Kauffman, has defected to eXp Realty
by Gill South Jun 11
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
by Patrick Kearns 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
by Patrick Kearns Jun 11
HUD Secretary Ben Carson
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
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
Waze is getting open house ads from HomeSpotter
HomeSpotter’s Boost open house marketing platform expands to include geo-targeted ads on the navigation app