Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters
Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2% YOY to $130M in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Trending: Taking a deep dive into AI and algorithms
AI disruptors, evolving social media algorithms and new content formats are changing real estate marketing. Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends and how agents can adapt to stay ahead
by Jessi Healey Jan 31
After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025
In 2024, NYC was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10M+. Various luxury brokerage reports show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Listing descriptions are the most popular way to use AI: SURVEY
Listing descriptions remain AI's most common use, Delta's survey found. Other popular uses include client communications, data analysis and automating administrative tasks
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Feds want to expand their control over real estate sales to foreigners
A proposal would expand an existing rule and give the 'Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' power to review real estate sales near 56 military installations in 30 states
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
China pledges $42M to aid struggling property sector
The Chinese government has pledged support for state-owned entities that will allow them to buy unsold apartments
by Ben Verde May 20
Airbnb continues growth as Q1 profit more than doubles to $264M
Total revenue climbs 18% in the first quarter as Airbnb continued to add supply and benefit from a surge in bookings for events like the eclipse
by Taylor Anderson May 8
Once China's biggest developer, Evergrande ordered to liquidate
The developer was once considered too big to fail, but it over-borrowed and was hurt by China's weakening property market
by Ben Verde Jan 29
Japan's Sekisui House becomes 5th largest US builder on MDC deal
The $4.9B acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2024, once it is approved by shareholders and regulators
by Ben Verde Jan 19
Mortgage rates inch back up after Powell warns Fed could hike again
Speaking at an IMF research conference, Powell said the Fed is committed to raising rates as high as needed to bring inflation down, and 'we are not confident that we have achieved such a stance'
by Matt Carter Nov 13
DOJ: Ron DeSantis' foreign-buyer property ban in Florida is unlawful
Department of Justice officials claimed last week the bans on some foreign citizens buying property in Florida violate the Fair Housing Act and the US Constitution
by Daniel Houston Jul 3
Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying real estate over 2 acres
On May 8, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 264. The new law restricts real estate purchases in the state by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
The market where rents rise faster than even New York
As uncomfortable as New York City's rent hikes feel to many tenants now, they don't compare to the soaring prices of Singapore's prime rental market, The Wall Street Journal reported
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 15