RealPage launches new virtual apartment tour solution
The integrated virtual touring solution will provide interactive virtual content for a potential client to explore, as well as a live leasing agent available on-demand
CDC guidelines may pave the way for open houses, more normalcy
The COVID-19 crisis isn't over, but new guidance gives people significantly more freedom to gather without the encumbrances of the pandemic. That could prove liberating for real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Realogy's learning platform goes mobile
The company launched branded mobile apps for its revamped agent education platform
by Patrick Kearns Mar 8
News Corp CEO: We'll leave the 'unkempt gardens' to Zillow
'Our aim is to be a genuine digital marketplace, not to have any vested interest that might complicate that,' News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson said at Morgan Stanley's virtual conference. 'As you know, with house flipping, Zillow is renovating homes.'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 8
What happens when 'meme traders' go after mortgage stocks?
Rocket Companies and LoanDepot briefly followed the trajectory of GameStop this month, seeing share prices spike simply because jokey online traders targeted their shares
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 5
The Agency launches new outposts on both coasts, plus Canada
The Agency is opening new offices in California, Connecticut and Ontario, as part of the company's strategic growth plan
The Real Word: What does Zillow's earnings mean for solo agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s shareholder letter, Compass acquisitions and direct mail strategies that work
by Byron Lazine Mar 5
Keller Williams and others slam anti-LGBT letter to Florida agents
2 Orlando-area agents received the letter on Tuesday. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called it "extremely offensive"
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 4
Opendoor reveals ambitious expansion plans
The company wants to double its total markets in 2021 but is eyeing a much bigger goal
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
CoStar strikes out on latest CoreLogic acquisition bid
CoreLogic board asks for more cash for shareholders and a shorter deal time to make up for CoStar's stock price volatility
CoStar will pay RentPath $52M for scuttled deal
After the FTC spiked CoStar's attempted acquisition of RentPath, Redfin stepped in to buy the embattled operator of rental marketplaces
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
30-year, fixed mortgage rates creep past 3% for first time since July
Rates have been rising since January, though one economist expects further increases to be 'more muted' in the coming months
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 4
Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta
The iBuyer platform is now live in a total of 12 US markets
One week after LA launch, Knock blankets Southern California
A rapid expansion from Los Angeles into San Diego, Santa Barbara and markets inland puts Knock well ahead of its '21 in 21' available markets goal
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
Rocket Companies stock soars, plummets amid Reddit-driven volatility
The online mortgage company this week has had both its best day ever on the stock market, as well as its worst day
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Two high-powered teams join major NorCal indie Sereno
The Bay Area-based Watson-Marshall Group is jumping ship from Compass, while the Margaretich Team on the California-Nevada border is leaving RE/MAX
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3