The rise and stall of the offer aggregators: How iBuyers are bringing startups to heel
Offerpad, Zillow and Opendoor are turning the screws on startups that offer price comparisons and claim to help consumers secure the best offer
Feb 20
Homebuying startups agree: Consumers want simplicity, not speed
During an ICNY panel, leaders from several startups revealed that consumers have little interest in closing on a home in 24 hours; instead, they want a frictionless transaction
Jan 29
Pulse: How do you show appreciation to agents? Readers weigh in
Giving out gift cards, throwing holiday parties and offering a free stay in your second home (if you have one) were among suggestions from readers
Jan 14
The average American can't afford a home in 7 out of every 10 counties
The average American worker still can't afford to buy a typical home in a large majority of US counties, though the situation is improving
Jan 2
Pulse: 12 responses to 'You don't hold open houses? Why?'
Note security risks, unlikelihood of attracting serious buyers and their arguable obsolescence, readers suggested
Dec 31
Is investing in single-family rentals a bad idea?
Wealth manager's scathing critique of the asset class comes after Blackstone liquidated its position in the market
Dec 20
Domio, an iRenter that subleases to travelers, nabs $100M
Domio signs multi-year leases with apartment owners and then rents their units out to short-term guests
Dec 18
Agents ensnared in 'Newsday' investigation boycott housing discrimination hearing
NRT CEO Ryan Gorman was the only one of 68 agents and company representatives to show at New York State Senate hearing in the wake of the 'Newsday' fair housing investigation
Dec 13