real estate portal controversies
After a week of legal battles and portal platform shakeups, real estate leaders break down what it all means for agents on the ground
by Christy Murdock Oct 27
15% of homebuyers 'ghosted' homesellers in September
Negotiation headaches and economic jitters are pushing homebuyers to walk away from contracts at higher rates, according to Redfin's latest. Cancellations are highest in Texas in Florida
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Realtor.com CMO says the future of search is 'conversational'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, Mickey Neuberger shares early insights from the portal's new natural language search feature and AI's part in Realtor.com's tech blueprint
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Ginger Wilcox: Here's why agents are choosing legacy brands
In her latest Inman Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
pending home sales data
Homebuyers cancelled 15.5% of home-purchase agreements in August — the highest level since 2017. The primary reason was an inability to work through inspection issues, Redfin said
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M
Former Success! Real Estate broker-owner Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly embezzling $11.6M. Nearly $500K was in unpaid commissions to agents
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
These are the states where homeowners will benefit most — and least — from new SALT cap
Redfin’s latest analysis reveals the states where homeowners will benefit most from the new state and local tax (SALT) cap, which Congress raised from $10K to $40K
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
'Not a shift, a transition,' 2 reports say of homebuying market
Redfin and Realtor.com's latest market reports show gaining momentum for homebuyers. However, the national market is far from being a solid buyers' market
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Buyer's market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3% in 1 month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
scary silhouette of a woman
From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
justice statue superimposed over courthouse columns
A San Diego man has dismissed his lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly sharing his personal information through 3rd-party tracking pixel technology. He can refile the suit at another time
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Realtor.com is working with OpenAI to chase the portal crown
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson offers a peek into the partnership with the ChatGPT-maker, saying it will help Realtor.com reclaim the portal crown through 'unimaginable' personalization
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Zillow ditches outdated decor with Showcase virtual staging
Homebuyers browsing Zillow Showcase listings can now virtually stage homes, removing and rearranging decor and trying out several preset design styles
by Marian McPherson Sep 10