Massive new iBuyer report gives deep insight into Zillow, Opendoor
The 168-page report from Mike DelPrete takes a look at how the pandemic has impacted iBuyers and how they're positioned to thrive in an era of social distancing
by Patrick Kearns May 6
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The pandemic drove real estate sales down, but a checkmark-type recovery may already be beginning
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
How are home prices still rising during the pandemic?
Although the stock market has been volatile for weeks and unemployment has continued to rise, home prices have been seemingly unaffected
New listings plummeted in April amid coronavirus pandemic
A new report from realtor.com found that new listings fell 44.1 percent in April as the outbreak slammed the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
After vowing to sell his 'physical possessions,' Elon Musk lists two homes
After tweeting that he plans to sell 'almost all physical possessions,' the tech entrepreneur listed two of his luxury homes on Zillow
Opendoor returns to homebuying with contact-free selling
The company is returning to Phoenix on May 4 and Raleigh-Durham on May 11 with 2 new platforms while updating its self-touring app for buyers
by Patrick Kearns May 4
Zillow economist predicts 'check mark' recovery for housing market
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell forecasts a small decline in prices with a full rebound by the end of 2021
by Patrick Kearns May 4
Increased uncertainty prompts rise in short-term and furnished rentals
As tourism drops and more renters are faced with questions of what comes next, a market for short-term leases and furnished rentals is opening up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
As the pandemic persists, demand for remote luxury living soars
An estate in a remote part of southeastern Florida has hit the market for $25M — but it's only the most recent socially distant home to draw attention from the upper class
Illinois market snapshot: Things are looking up
Six weeks into stay-at-home orders, real estate agents in Illinois say the state of the market is looking pretty good
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Zillow wants to help you rent an apartment virtually
The company launched new tools Tuesday to let renters search, apply for, rent and lease apartments online
by Patrick Kearns Apr 28
Zillow is allowing staff to work from home until 2021
Zillow CEO Rich Barton made the pronouncement on Twitter last week
by Patrick Kearns Apr 28
Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 23
35 tech terms today's real estate agents should know
What does GPT mean? What's blockchain, really? Use this evolving list to sound smarter at your next mastermind meeting
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 22
Opendoor layoffs are a retreat, not a defeat
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This tactical move is by no means a sign that iBuyers will fail. Opendoor’s deep pockets allow it to weather the current storm and remain intact (albeit smaller)
by Mike DelPrete Apr 16