Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com
Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation
Eales said the US model of cooperation remains the gold standard — but declined to take a stance on NAR's policy. ‘Beware what you wish for,' he said on Wednesday at Inman Connect Austin
by Taylor Anderson Oct 9
After Helene, your next CMA better include climate risk
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition
News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3B was rejected by the UK portal's board of directors
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Realtor.com releases enhanced map-based search feature
The portal released a new map-based search experience on Tuesday, which uses color-coded map layers to help homebuyers find their next home based on preferred features and market trends
by Marian McPherson Sep 24
Court denies Move's preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar
California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move's preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of 'imminent, irreparable harm'
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Move class-action lawsuit shines harsh light on network's paid leads
Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move's network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR
Existing-home sales fell 4.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86M in August as buyers awaited the Fed's decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Oregon real estate brokerages merge under RE/MAX banner
Announced Friday, the merger will unite RE/MAX Key Properties and West + Main Homes Oregon. The new company will tout the RE/MAX name and resume operations with nearly 90 agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Christine Jacobson, formerly of NextHome, heads to Realtor.com
Christine Jacobson has joined Realtor.com as senior vice president of B2B marketing. In her new role, Jacobson will expand the portal's B2B offerings in a bid to help agents grow their business
by Marian McPherson Sep 17