Zillow launches street-view home searching with Apple Maps
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow's newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed 'Look Around,' the feature is available in 19 markets
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Divvy Homes slashes 12% of staff as rates continue to climb
The company, valued at $2B as of August 2021, has reduced its employee count by 40 people, the latest in a run of real estate companies that have enacted layoffs
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 28
3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal
Gal's billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder's own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
Silicon Valley's priciest listing, 'Green Gables,' asks $135M
The sweeping compound, which includes 7 residences across 74 acres of land, has become the tech hub's most expensive listing
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
Kenneth Jenny, respected real estate industry vet, dies at 66
A 35-plus-year vet of the real estate industry, Ken Jenny was a trusted adviser to many and unafraid to speak his mind about industry issues
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
It's a seller's market all right, and home value growth is accelerating
During July, the typical home value was up 4.5% year over year to $253,527, the fastest value rate increase since May 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Flood of former Alain Pinel agents exit Compass for Dudum Real Estate
22 agents have moved over to Dudum Real Estate Group since May, 20 of who were previously members of Alain Pinel Realtors, a brokerage Compass acquired last year
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Homebuyers see fierce competition across the country
Low mortgage rates and a lack of inventory have created a highly competitive market. In San Jose, one homebuyer had to put 50% down and write a letter to the sellers in order to beat 24 other offers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Connect The ICSF Speakers: Doniece Sandoval on how to live and breathe radical hospitality
Sandoval is going to be talking about Lava Mae and its ripple effects in her ICSF keynote speech
by Inman Apr 18
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices branch lands San Francisco Bay star Paula Gold-Nocella
As regional partner, Gold-Nocella will be in charge of rolling out the company's luxury division
by Gill South Apr 4
Leadership Lens: Higher standards, now more than ever
Red Oak Realty CEO Vanessa Bergmark shares her hopes for the future of real estate leadership
by Matthew Shadbolt Feb 14
San Francisco Bay Area MLSs expand data share to third-party apps, public portal
Agreement lowers barrier between agents and neighboring MLSs
California home prices took record jump in January 2016
Supply levels of less than two, three months are driving sales prices
by Erik Pisor Feb 22
Clayton Holdings looks to take advantage of growing Bay Area fintech industry
Firm specifically eyeing fintech companies in the Bay Area
by Erik Pisor Jan 11