Proptech’s leader has been crashing on our couch this whole time
Opinion
Stop talking about proptech without even a whiff of the defining company in the category entering the chat. The largest proptech company is rarely mentioned
by Drew Meyers Nov 29
8 steps to beat analysis paralysis and decide with confidence
Not sure how to make a decision or guide your clients to one? This simple formula provides a process that leads to clarity and confidence
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
'No housing bubble': An economist's top 10 predictions for 2023
Cut through the online clutter and armchair quarterbacking of the real estate industry with these expert predictions from Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner
by Matthew Gardner Nov 28
Compass must cut faster and deeper to break even in 2023: DelPrete
With a historically high cash burn, Compass needs to cut faster and deeper than most other brokerages — and it is
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 16
Opendoor is where Zillow Offers was a year ago: Mike DelPrete
A year ago, Zillow Offers was in a similar position to where Opendoor now finds itself, and Zillow shut down its iBuying operations. Here's why the path forward might be different this time
by Mike DelPrete Nov 7
America's biggest homes are just 30 miles from the country's tiniest lofts
From Tennessee to Michigan, 18 states lay claim to the country's largest and smallest homes now on the market, according to a new analysis. But the wildest extremes can be found in 1 region
We're poised for a great housing fall, y'all: What Q4 has in store
Opinion
The big question: Will this autumn be the bottom? Expert Chris Drayer offers his predictions for the months ahead
by Chris Drayer Oct 31
The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?
Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass' Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on
by Rich Hopen Oct 27
Homeowners association rules are as spooky as the grim reaper: Study
As Halloween approaches and Americans begin to get into the spooky spirit, some homeowners association regulations are poised to cramp ghoulish decorations, a new survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Agent Outlook: It's harder than ever to get into the real estate market
Opinion
This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity
by Eric Forney Oct 20
14 ways to sidestep market drama and get back to business
Opinion
Save the drama for your mama when you put these practical strategies to work. Navigate the uncertainties of the current market so that you can feel better about your business
by Tim & Julie Harris Oct 19
Get more done! How to leverage automation to lighten your daily workload
If you've put together systems and processes to streamline your business, it's time to automate their implementation for even more efficiency
by Jeremy Knauff Oct 18
Mortgage is the new money pit for portals: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Billions of dollars have been invested to disrupt the mortgage process — which is the path to profitability for many real estate tech companies
by Mike DelPrete Oct 3
Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%
As states' laws on subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
For the first time, Opendoor is selling homes at a loss: DelPrete
Opinion
After outpacing the competition, market conditions have finally caught up with the iBuyer, forcing it to prove that its model still works — even in a downturn
by Mike DelPrete Sep 19
Opendoor's buyer agent commission advantage: DelPrete
Opinion
Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model
by Mike DelPrete Sep 9