The Fed, the market and memories of the global financial crisis
Opinion
While naysayers and doomsdayers compare today's real estate market to 2008, the numbers tell a very different economic story
by Chris Drayer Aug 23
Prices and rates are sky high! But what if my client NEEDS to move?
Despite mortgage rates near 7% and generationally high inflation, thousands of people still need to move in the next year and need help in navigating homebuying in the pricy market
by Ben Verde Oct 27
Douglas Elliman starts homebuyer personal assistant platform
The complimentary platform 'Elliman Showroom' will combine the services of a personal assistant with a dashboard of recommended vendors to help clients with the move-in process
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 12
Here's why 73% of Americans hate their neighbors
Bad vibes, rowdy pets and loud noises: LendingTree's latest consumer survey reveals the source of neighborly beefs
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
US migration drops even as remote work fuels long-distance moves
As remote work took hold, a smaller share of people actually moved within their state or county, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
by Daniel Houston Nov 22
Zillow releases e-book to help kids with stress of moving
The book follows a young girl named Iris, as she goes through a move alongside her parents and friends. Sale proceeds will go to Covenant House, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
Updater acquires on-demand moving service Dolly
Deal will expand Updater's product offerings to help consumers with moves of all sizes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 15
How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents
Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent
by Anthony West Jul 6
Buyers relocating? How to guide them in a cross-country move
In a highly competitive market such as real estate, every agent needs that competitive edge. Here's how to make helping relocating buyers yours
by Victoria Kennedy Jun 15
NAR, Updater partner to provide real-time relocation data to Realtors
Trade group will be able to use 'pre-move' data to inform reports on migration patterns and housing demand
Out-of-town movers head for cheaper areas with larger homes
A greater share of movers than usual left the suburbs for more rural neighborhoods in 2020, according to a new study released Tuesday by Zillow
by Daniel Houston Jun 8
Get paid to move: 6 regions wooing new residents with cash perks
Economic councils across the U.S. are trying to lure remote workers with incentives like cash, community events with other transplants, free flights and in the case of the Northwest Arkansas Council, a bicycle. And it seems to be working
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
The Real Word: What Biden's tax proposals might mean for real estate
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and Matt Lionetti’s latest Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Apr 30
The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should be using on Facebook and Instagram
by Byron Lazine Apr 23
The Real Word: Which markets saw the largest inflow of new homebuyers?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic and videos every agent should make
by Byron Lazine Apr 16