Zillow to REX: Let's unite against NAR's 'no-commingling rule'
Legal battle of wills rages on as the 3 parties have motions to compel pending before the court. On Tuesday, REX pushed back against Zillow’s motion to compel, calling it a 'fishing expedition'
The rent is so damn high, it’s keeping tenants up at night: Survey
40% of renters report losing sleep when trying to find a place to rent after a break-neck spike in rent prices. Three-quarters said they made concessions to afford rent.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
Back by popular demand, Zillow relaunches 'hide home' tool
Zillow has released a new tool to declutter the consumer search experience, a 'hide home' feature that shrouds already eliminated options
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 7
Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now
Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't turn around stock market performances, falling share prices could have profound impacts
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
Zillow: Colorado 'commingling' ruling a win for agents, consumers
Opinion
In a new Op-ed, Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks says that Zillow strongly supports updating policies like the one announced by REcolorado
by Matt Hendricks Sep 2
Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit
Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow 'hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers' for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition
'Shrinkflation' looms as incredible shrinking home hits upscale market
The size of the typical $1M home plunged to 2,350 square feet in early 2022 after peaking at 3,021 square feet in mid-2020, according to new data released Tuesday from Zillow
by Ben Verde Aug 30
WATCH: A Zillow executive reveals what sparked the ShowingTime buy
York Baur, Sara Bonert and Jason Gesing explain the role of consolidation at Inman Connect Las Vegas, as the industry aims to improve the transaction process
by Marian McPherson Aug 29
Colorado MLS first to rescind controversial listing display rule
After nearly 2 decades, REcolorado has eliminated NAR's optional no-commingling rule, which is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
Zillow seeks court order over REX laptops allegedly kept as 'severance'
On Friday, Zillow filed a motion to compel REX to identify employees who left the discount brokerage with laptops that could hold evidence relevant to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief
Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Will Compass' changes to agent pay slow its growth?
The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Zillow unveils tool it says could save renters thousands
Another new feature allows renters to track applications, communicate with property managers and manage payments through Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
Takeaways from the hallways: Buzz-worthy thoughts and highlights from ICLV
Opinion
Find out the ins and outs of what went on behind the scenes at ICLV, including what people were talking about and what was in the air
by Chris Drayer Aug 19
There may be 'no escape' from market-imploding recession: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the impact of low builder confidence, the changing real estate industry and politics from left, right and center
by Byron Lazine Aug 18