Scott McGillivray from HGTV
Listings made it appear that 'Income Property' star Scott McGillivray would be lead broker through Zillow advertisement, potentially violating state laws
by Patrick Kearns May 30
Is mandatory minimum wage coming to real estate?
Opinion
It would have devastating effects on existing brokerage models that are built on head count and low fees
by Bernice Ross May 21
HomeShare expands into 5 new buildings in 3 major cities
The company will expand into Los Angeles and in Seattle and San Francisco, where it already has a presence
HUD fines California landlords over racist renting practices
Rental complexes allegedly refused to rent to individuals based on race and national origin
by Patrick Kearns May 14
California votes to make solar panels mandatory on all new homes by 2020
The move could add as much as $10,000 to home prices
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Percentage of homes seriously underwater continues year-over-year decline, but pace slows
by Patrick Kearns May 2
HUD settles three separate sexual harassment lawsuits
Mentally disabled California man alleged landlord evicted him for rebuking sexual advances
by Patrick Kearns May 1
Spring Forward: Ira Serkes — 'Stop searching for balance … strive for harmony'
How to win listings and best discuss pricing with sellers
by Matthew Shadbolt Apr 9
Spring Forward: Jim Walberg on the ‘client touch’ strategy
The Bay Area Team’s Jim Walberg shares why it’s so important to focus on the seller’s needs first
by Matthew Shadbolt Mar 26
Spring Forward: Kendyl Young's secrets to winning listings
Diggs broker-owner shares how she surprises, delights and 'wows' clients every day
by Matthew Shadbolt Mar 21
home staging, staging, buyers, dream home
Opinion
How do you have 'the talk' with sellers who see decorative change discussions as an attack on their taste? Broker Nicole Solari offers 7 pointers for broaching the subject with your clients
by Nicole Solari Mar 12
Leadership Lens: Higher standards, now more than ever
Red Oak Realty CEO Vanessa Bergmark shares her hopes for the future of real estate leadership
by Matthew Shadbolt Feb 14
Leadership Lens: It's easier to be the agent of change
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shares his thoughts on what leadership really looks like for the real estate industry
by Matthew Shadbolt Feb 14
What happened to the luxury market in 2017?
Luxury homes stayed on the market for an average of 116 days -- nearly double the time for lower-priced homes
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
How can I afford to live in California and still buy my morning latte?
Opinion
Only about a third of the state’s population can actually afford to live there
by Jay Lieberman Dec 21