Attorneys general pile onto Zillow-Redfin following FTC rental suit
Just one day after the FTC sued over the $100M agreement between the 2 portal giants, a group of attorneys general from across the country filed its own lawsuit to block the deal
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal
The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100M for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an 'end run around competition'
by Taylor Anderson Sep 30
August existing-home sales may have been lowest in a decade
Sales slowed month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4M homes sold this year, according to a new report released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
Construction labor market facing 'alarming deterioration'
But an overall weakening labor market could include a silver lining for real estate as it puts downward pressure on mortgage rates
by Taylor Anderson Sep 5
What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers
Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That's according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
real estate data tools represented by a map with a pin in it
Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines
by Christy Murdock Aug 25
These 6 maps capture a real estate market in turmoil
A new analysis of Redfin data shows where homes are sitting, where sellers are pulling back and where prices are rising and falling the most amid ongoing slow market
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
Real estate still adapting to new normal a year after new NAR rules
Here's what's changed, and what hasn't, one year after the National Association of Realtors rolled out new rules as part of a sprawling antitrust commission settlement
by Taylor Anderson Aug 18
The national median price of a home has gone up (again)
Home prices fell in 24% of markets, with 5 Florida markets posting the biggest price declines. But buyers chasing affordability drove up prices the most in parts of the Midwest and Southeast
by Taylor Anderson Aug 12
How a seasoned real estate broker leaned into TikTok — and scored a client a week
‘Others are all doing the same thing, so I’m doing something different,' said Babs De Lay, a top Utah broker who recently grew a large following on social media
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’
From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for buyers and sellers
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Andy Florance declares victory in portal wars, says Homes.com is ‘now No. 1’
‘We're not competing against either Realtor or Zillow for customers. We are doing something completely different. In essence, we are now No. 1 at that’ — Florance
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Keller Williams released from telemarketing lawsuit after plaintiff withdraws case
A New York homeowner claimed text messages sent by an associate KW broker amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy.' She has now dropped her case
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
Century 21 CEO: Recruiting 'is so ultra competitive right now'
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in-house
by Taylor Anderson Jul 14