Court grants stay in lawsuit over Trump-era fair housing rule
Biden executive order directs HUD to review the effects of its repeal of the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule and weakening of the "disparate impact" standard.
View ArticleHow ShowingTime’s privacy policy ties Zillow’s hands
A legal expert confirmed to Inman that "[Zillow] can’t do things that ShowingTime couldn’t do" with agents' data.
View ArticleManhattan luxury market roars back to life with best week in 5 years
A total of 38 contracts for homes above $4 million were signed in Manhattan last week, a number not seen since 2016, according to the latest report from Olshan Realty.
View ArticleProperty owners in 48% of US counties are at major default risk
A RealtyTrac report found that single-family rental property owners in nearly half of U.S. counties are at an above-average risk of default.
View ArticleForeclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through June
Analysts say unemployment will continue to be an ongoing issue even as the pandemic subsides.
View ArticleGet answers from Zillow and ShowingTime
Errol Samuelson and Mike Lane take the stage at Connect Now this Thursday to answer all the questions swirling on social media about Zillow’s latest acquisition. Join us.
View ArticleGet it sold! 7 strategies for nailing your new listing’s price
Ultimately, pricing your new listing correctly comes down to whether the seller wants to sell as quickly as possible or achieve the highest price. If you price it just right, however, you may often...
View ArticleConsidering a brokerage change? Ask yourself these 3 questions first
Thinking of making a switch and moving your business? As you evaluate the brokerage you're currently with and consider exploring new horizons, keep these points in mind.
View ArticlePulse: What’s the most painful part of the digital transaction?
This week, we're reaching out to readers and asking you to chime in with your biggest issues, pain points and annoyances with digital transactions. What could be improved?
View ArticleMore than 7 in 10 sellers say they’d consider an iBuyer: Opendoor
A new report from Opendoor also found that 75 percent of buyers would consider purchasing a home through an app.
View Article‘IBuyer of rentals’ Nomad announces $2M seed round
The Denver-based company provides landlords with services like two years of guaranteed rent and 24/7 property management to help them achieve 'set it and forget it' mode on rental properties.
View ArticleHere’s a first look at Zillow 3D Home Tours’ newest features
With 200 million unique monthly visitors and a consistent IDX stream, Zillow's updated 3D Home app is ripe to normalize the immersive home tour experience.
View ArticleBuilder confidence creeps up 1 point in February: NAHB
Pandemic-related supply chain issues and shortages of lumber have continued to contribute to rising lumber prices, but intense homebuyer demand for single-family homes has kept builder confidence steady.
View ArticleHUD’s new fair housing guidance is ‘a Band-Aid’ for LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO Ryan Weyandt said HUD's policy change is the right move, but the Equality Act is the key to long-lasting protection.
View ArticleHere’s KW’s plan to hit back at Zillow after ShowingTime buy
At the KW Family Reunion Tuesday, Gary Keller likened it to a "fight." Wednesday, Keller Williams revealed its plan of attack.
View ArticleWant more listings? Don’t overlook these crucial sellers
With today's tight inventory and so many people wanting to buy homes, this often-overlooked group may be the answer to unlocking a slew of listings in 2021. Here's what you need to know.
View ArticleWhy teams should strive for an end-to-end experience
COVID-19 magnified the power of client processes. You will find yourself and your business running more smoothly when you implement this end-to-end process to benefit your clients and your team.
View ArticleBuild a company culture that leads to retention and growth
Cultivating an enriching and positive company culture moves beyond the monetary, and provides agents with both knowledge and experience that they ultimately carry with them throughout their...
View ArticleBuilding a brand? Here are the top 5 do’s and don’ts
Does everyone in your market know who you are? If the answer is no, then you have serious work to do to get your name out there. Here are few things you should (and shouldn't) do when building your...
View ArticleChoose your struggle: What are you willing to endure to reach your goals?
Growth requires a bit of suffering — and that's OK. The next time you are about to embark on a new challenge, ask yourself: What you are willing to do to accomplish your goals?
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