Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Redfin Next is available to agents in 7 major markets across the South, Midwest and East Coast. Redfin execs say it will help them navigate market 'ups and downs,' including NAR's settlement
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Landlords pull plug on renter incentives ahead of spring
A new Zillow analysis on Wednesday revealed a slowdown in rental concessions ahead of a busy spring and summer leasing season. Only 32.2% of rentals advertised incentives in February
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210M for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns
by Ben Verde Mar 14
Zillow economist identifies 11 cities primed for real estate investors
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years
by Ben Verde Mar 12
Redfin is beta testing its new AI search assistant Ask Redfin
The generative tool is designed to assist consumers, and anyone looking for a home in the US can opt in to be a part of the early launch phase
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 8
Rent is falling fastest in markets that added the most new supply
Rent is now 0.7% lower for one-bedroom rentals nationwide than it was a year ago, but some markets are still seeing significant increases, new report shows
by Taylor Anderson Feb 27
Mr. Cooper now collects payments on $1T in mortgages amid big Q4
Investors pushed shares in the Dallas-based mortgage loan servicer to a new high on Friday as executives in a Q4 earnings call said they'll keep investing in technology that boosts efficiency
by Matt Carter Feb 12
2 multifamily operators settle in RealPage antitrust lawsuit
Pinnacle Property Management Services and AIR have settled with plaintiffs who accused them of increasing rent prices through collusion
by Ben Verde Feb 9
A recovery in new listings is easy to miss — but it may be underway
Winter is always slow, but new listings have been trending toward normal levels in recent months, according to a new Intel analysis of US homes for sale. Lower rates may only speed up the process
by Daniel Houston Feb 5
Greystar pens deal with Wood Partners on property management
Under the newly created agreement, all properties owned by Wood will see their management duties transferred to Greystar
by Ben Verde Feb 2
AI-backed Roofer nails down $7.5M seed round
Roofer uses drones to scan a home’s roof, capture high resolution photos, which are processed by an algorithm to identify damage severity, overall condition and areas in need of repair
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 2
Broker Spotlight: Merry Morgan Holotik, Compass Florida
Broker Merry Morgan Holotik can (literally) tell you what it takes to scale the summit of Mt. Everest and plant your brokerage's flag there
by Christy Murdock Feb 1
Shares in Mr. Cooper at all-time high as servicing portfolio hits $1T
Moody's Investors Service upgrades credit rating of 'powerhouse in mortgage servicing' as it restructures some of the debt it's used to fund growth by issuing $1B in unsecured notes at 7.125%
by Matt Carter Jan 30
Christie's International Real Estate is all-in on sports, entertainment
The Dallas and Austin-based global network will allow athletes, entertainers and others to more seamlessly find homes across the world, with agents who specialize in meeting their unique needs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
How I would invest $2,500 in my real estate business in 2024
What we invest in, we can expect to grow. That’s why Jimmy Burgess recommends choosing one of these areas to invest in if you want big returns this year
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 21