Zillow's still all-in when it comes to the mortgage business
While other companies are shedding their mortgage arms, Zillow's seeing potential and doubling down on Zillow Home Loans
by Mike DelPrete Sep 7
Zillow's Listing Showcase product released to 6 more markets
The enhanced property marketing service from the industry’s most popular portal is offered under the company’s ShowingTime+ division, limited to select agents in each market, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can't quit the agent
Opinion
The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can't recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues
by Mike DelPrete Aug 29
Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage
UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
The internet fell hard for real estate in 2021. But can the love affair last?
Nearly 3 years after 'Saturday Night Live' declared 'real estate is your sex now' in a popular Zillow parody, mind share around the industry is sagging, according to an Intel analysis of traffic data
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Court rules Zillow falsely labeled REX listings as case heads to trial
Despite the ruling, Zillow said it looks forward to presenting its case to a jury and is 'confident that the evidence will show that REX’s business failed for reasons unrelated to Zillow'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Zillow's Listing Showcase is poised to change the seller equation
Opinion
As Zillow's Listing Showcase rolls out, it’s becoming clear that it will play a central role on the seller side of the business as it unlocks new premium revenue streams
by Mike DelPrete Aug 17
REX antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow dismissed with prejudice
Judge Thomas Zilly on Wednesday tossed antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow, saying REX had failed to prove the parties had agreed to work together to disadvantage non-MLS listings on Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 16
In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis
The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
A stock analyst reveals the 2 big winners from Q2 earnings season
Among the publicly traded real estate enterprises to release second-quarter earnings reports this month, 2 companies stood out for John Campbell, a managing director at analytics firm Stephens
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize
Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 9
Zillow's Samuelson: AI to create 'once in a 200 years' revolution
Zillow's Errol Samuelson compared the rise of AI to the invention of the steam engine and encouraged real estate professionals to stay vigilant when it comes to technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Realtor.com CEO: 'Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back'
During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com's newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he's received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
NYC tops list of most expensive rental markets, ousting San Jose
New York City topped San Jose as the most expensive rental market in the country, the first time the Big Apple has topped the list since Zillow began tracking the data in 2015
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8