Zillow CFO shares $5B revenue goal at Morgan Stanley conference
The portal is on track to reach co-founder Rich Barton's $5B revenue goal, Zillow CFO Jeremy Hofmann said Wednesday at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors' revenue
By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84% more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis
Home values have surged at 2X the normal rate since pandemic
Since 2020, US home values have risen by 45.3%, meaning more than 10 years of typical home value growth has been packed into a 5-year period, a new report from Zillow shows
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice
The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options
Over the 4 weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the US have jumped 7.9% from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix
Orchard customers can choose to 'move first' using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development
'Thesis Driven' editor Brad Hargreaves shared how emerging tech in home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Broker Spotlight: Michele Early, Compass Charlotte
Find out how this sales manager has built game-changing systems and relationships across three decades in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jan 23
6-year Restb.ai study: white kitchens, islands dominate
Such reports allow listing agents and their sellers to apply actual data to the resell value of a renovation, an often challenging issue to tackle because of the time and money they require
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement
Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don't support
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
5 real estate stories you might have missed during the holidays
In case you missed it, here are 5 stories from the holiday season that you may want to get caught up on, including a roundup of predictions from some of the real estate world's biggest players
by Christy Murdock Jan 2
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: 'We will not withdraw MLS Choice'
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
by Marian McPherson Dec 24