Opendoor returns to homebuying with contact-free selling
The company is returning to Phoenix on May 4 and Raleigh-Durham on May 11 with 2 new platforms while updating its self-touring app for buyers
by Patrick Kearns May 4
Zillow economist predicts 'check mark' recovery for housing market
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell forecasts a small decline in prices with a full rebound by the end of 2021
by Patrick Kearns May 4
Increased uncertainty prompts rise in short-term and furnished rentals
As tourism drops and more renters are faced with questions of what comes next, a market for short-term leases and furnished rentals is opening up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
As the pandemic persists, demand for remote luxury living soars
An estate in a remote part of southeastern Florida has hit the market for $25M — but it's only the most recent socially distant home to draw attention from the upper class
Illinois market snapshot: Things are looking up
Six weeks into stay-at-home orders, real estate agents in Illinois say the state of the market is looking pretty good
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Zillow wants to help you rent an apartment virtually
The company launched new tools Tuesday to let renters search, apply for, rent and lease apartments online
by Patrick Kearns Apr 28
Zillow is allowing staff to work from home until 2021
Zillow CEO Rich Barton made the pronouncement on Twitter last week
by Patrick Kearns Apr 28
Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 23
Opendoor layoffs are a retreat, not a defeat
Opinion
This tactical move is by no means a sign that iBuyers will fail. Opendoor’s deep pockets allow it to weather the current storm and remain intact (albeit smaller)
by Mike DelPrete Apr 16
Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
A new report shows that what was poised to be 'the most competitive' spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Zillow and Trulia beat back patent infringement suit for listing apps
'This ruling ensures we will be able to continue to provide this information,' said a Zillow Group spokesperson
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff leaves board of directors
Spencer Rascoff served as CEO until 2019, when company founder Rich Barton returned
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Interest in 3D tours explodes on Zillow, especially for rentals
With in-person real estate activity banned or limited in many markets, agents are taking to Zillow's 3D tours feature
by Patrick Kearns Apr 3
Redfin is increasing agents' fixed pay during market slowdown
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman will take no salary for the rest of 2020 to help offset some of the cost
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26
How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis
A number of big-name prop tech companies are taking on the COVID-19 downturn head-on by extending discounts, deferring payments and holding educational webinars to help the agent community
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26