Morgan Stanley exec tapped to run single-family rental firm
Jonathan Pruzan, once thought to be a front-runner for CEO of Morgan Stanley, has been selected to run Pretium, a firm that owns tens of thousands of single-family rental homes
by Taylor Anderson Sep 7
News Corp. headquarters
In remarks at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media and Telcom Conference Tuesday, CEO Robert Thomson said growing Realtor.com after its sale to CoStar fell through is a 'personal priority'
by Ben Verde Mar 8
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
What to watch for as Compass goes public: an Inman guide
After years of speculation, Compass' initial public offering is set for Thursday. Here's how it's likely to unfold, and what to watch for as it does
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
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
Airbnb halts donations to election objectors
The moves come as a number of major companies say they are suspending political campaign contributions through PACs
by Patrick Kearns Jan 11
Compass reorganizes regional leadership amid IPO chatter
Danielle Wilkie, who joined Compass in 2019, will serve as central president, a newly created position, to oversee 4,000 agents in markets including Colorado, Texas and Chicago
by Patrick Kearns Nov 30
Facebook, Google among investors in modular housing startup
Housing startup Factory_OS announced a Series B round of $55M on Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
Redfin suit could have industrywide impact: NFHA attorney
Morgan Williams, general counsel for the National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the groups that filed the suit against Redfin, said companies will have to be extra cautious about discrimination as technology takes over more work in real estate.
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
NAR, Morgan Stanley partner to offer financial guidance for Realtors
The 1.4 million-member trade association is partnering with the investment banking giant to offer Realtors guides to investing and saving for retirement
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
'Grit, integrity and work ethic': Liz Bentley on real estate coaching now
The executive coach spent nearly a decade in the corporate world before taking an extended career break to parent her young children before ultimately transitioning to coaching. Now she helps real estate agents, and other professionals, get out of their own way
Daryl Fairweather at Redfin
Daryl Fairweather will replace Nela Richardson, who left in June, and oversee the tech-powered brokerage’s market analysis
by Patrick Kearns Oct 9
Zillow Group stock surges to record $10.5B market cap
Momentum reflects Wall Street's confidence in the company and RE tech. But with Premier Agent revenue growth slowing, Zillow will need to keep innovating.
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson
Boss Robert Thomson talks up how acquisition has helped the company's bottom line, offers market perspective
Morgan Stanley: Zillow ads increase prospects of double-sided transactions for real estate agents