IndustryThe highs, lows and path forward for fintech company KnockCEO Sean Black shares the journey of his company's near-IPO followed by painful layoffs and strategic changes.Dave GallagherDecember 11, 2022
IndustryIndustry Decoded: How to talk about the market this holiday seasonT3 Sixty CEO Jack Miller says there's no reason to shy away from conversations about the housing market, as long as you arm yourself with knowledge first.Jack MillerDecember 10, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: Katie Scherping, Gabe Richter, Marcus Phipps, Jeryl Vallie-CepidaReal Estate News StaffDecember 9, 2022
By the NumbersAs inventory builds, will buyers return to the market in early 2023?The number of homes for sale jumped a record 15% year-over-year, but mortgage rates will dictate affordability and buyer interest.Dave GallagherDecember 8, 2022
By the NumbersMortgage rates continue to soften, but buyers aren’t respondingThe average rate for a 30-year mortgage was 6.33% this week. It’s now the fourth consecutive week of rate drops.Dave GallagherDecember 8, 2022
By the NumbersForeclosures on the rise, but remain in checkATTOM's monthly Foreclosure Market Report found filings were up 57% year-over-years still but well below pre-pandemic levels.Dave GallagherDecember 7, 2022
By the NumbersGreat deals in the Great Plains: Kansas is tops for first-time buyersWichita was No. 1 among the 10 best metros for first-time buyers, offering a mix of affordable homes, good inventory and a higher share of price cuts.Cheryl Reid-SimonsDecember 7, 2022
TechZillow ready to show off ShowingTime+ in 2023Mike Lane, co-founder of ShowingTime, says the unified ShowingTime+ brand is arriving at just the right time for agents.Dave GallagherUpdated December 9, 2022
AgentsAgents Decoded: When it's time to fire your clientBroker J. Philip Faranda knows how hard it is to give up on a client, especially after investing time and effort — but sometimes it's best to say goodbye.J. Philip FarandaUpdated June 16, 2023
IndustryA correction is coming, but the market can handle itBright MLS predicts some ups and downs for 2023, including drops in prices and mortgage rates, and a return to seasonal patterns in the spring.Dave GallagherDecember 7, 2022
By the NumbersA year of declines: Redfin sees prices, sales and mortgage rates falling in 2023Redfin economists offer up 12 predictions for the year ahead and foresee a challenging real estate market for agents and brokers. Linda F. HerseyDecember 6, 2022
BrokeragesRyan Gorman leaving Coldwell Banker CEO position as Anywhere reshapes leadershipRyan Gorman is out as Coldwell Banker CEO and Sue Yannaccone is in as the "singular leader" overseeing Anywhere's core brokerages business.Linda F. HerseyDecember 6, 2022
IndustryBuilders haven't faced mass layoffs — at least not yetResidential construction has fared better than some parts of the real estate industry, with an increase in jobs year-over-year.Dave GallagherDecember 5, 2022
BrokeragesCan your buyer Airbnb that house? Redfin’s new zoning details provide answersIn an effort to increase data transparency, the brokerage’s search portal now offers land-use and zoning data on 70 million homes.Dave GallagherDecember 5, 2022
IndustryTrends 2023: What the future could hold for agent and broker payThe government and courts are taking a hard look at how agents and brokers get paid. What are some changes that this intense scrutiny could trigger?T3 SixtyDecember 5, 2022
BrokeragesFor celebrity home buyers, privacy is pricelessAgents who work with high-profile clients like pro athletes and entertainers say privacy, discretion and security are top priorities.Linda F. HerseyDecember 4, 2022
IndustryPeople on the move: Promotions, appointments and new hiresThe latest moves: CMLS board of directors, Brent Dobsch, Dana Bina, Branden Lopez, Leo Pareja, Miguel BergerReal Estate News StaffDecember 3, 2022
IndustryZillow’s forecast for 2023: It’s all about affordabilityPredictions include a healthy housing market in the Midwest, more friends and family members pooling resources to buy a house, and more first-time landlords.Dave GallagherDecember 2, 2022
By the NumbersA record number of sellers took their homes off the market this fallRedfin reports that 2% of U.S. homes were delisted each week during the past three months. In recent years the peak was around 1.6%.Dave GallagherDecember 2, 2022
IndustryCoStar merges Homesnap and Homes.com, cutting 100 jobs The company is integrating “the best of Homes.com” with Homesnap and Citysnap, said Andy Florance, CoStar CEO and founder.Linda F. HerseyDecember 2, 2022