North Dakota voters reject plan to eliminate property taxes
North Dakota voters rejected Measure 4, a proposal to abolish property taxes, with 63.5% voting against the measure, the 'New York Post' reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 8
CoStar loses National Advertising Division challenge against Move
The National Advertising Division on Friday denied CoStar's challenge to Realtor.com's 'No. 1 site real estate professionals trust' tagline. CoStar said it's based on outdated data. NAD disagreed
by Marian McPherson Nov 8
Realtor.com parent Move sees revenue inch down in Q3
Move's overall revenue dipped 1% between July and September, while revenue from its real estate business — including Realtor.com — dropped 4%, according to Q3 earnings data released Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 7
Uncertainty, volatility ahead for housing market under Trump
Plans to eliminate federal income taxes, enact high tariffs and force the Federal Reserve to cut federal funds rates could tank the housing market, economists say
by Marian McPherson Nov 7
Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales wrote an open-letter urging local, state and federal legislators who win today's elections to tackle housing affordability with 'pragmatic' solutions
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how recent events have impacted the October jobs report and what it means for the economy
by Jeff Tucker Nov 5
The 2024 ballot measures that stand to impact homeowners
Across 10 states, ballot measures ask voters to weigh in on changes to property taxes, veterans benefits and more. One even considers whether or not to abolish property taxes altogether
Offerpad dialed back its iBuyer acquisitions by 49% in Q3
Having slashed operating expenses by 40% from a year ago, the iBuyer has its sights set on eventually boosting home purchases to 1K per quarter on lower cost structure
by Matt Carter Nov 4
Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push
The brokerage's efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
CoStar Group clinches another victory in theft of trade secrets suit
A California judge on Monday dismissed a pair of Move's computer fraud claims against CoStar Group and a former Realtor.com editor accused of stealing trade secrets
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Renewed buyer activity boosts pending home sales 7.6%
Easing mortgage rates and increased inventory in September undercut buyer anxiety from the previous months, leading to a 7.6 percent month over month increase in contract signings.
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com
Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Zillow CEO: It's 'obvious' private listing networks harm consumers
In his first appearance on Mike DelPrete's podcast, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman defended Clear Cooperation and its role in protecting consumer choice and upholding agent value
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16