Op/Ed Counterpoint to a mortifying ‘Open Letter’ to future Realtors In a wildly popular open letter to anyone looking to get a real estate license, the industry embarrassed us all by fawning over whining. Jennifer KjellgrenApril 29, 2014
National Association of Realtors NAR withdraws from mega-tower deal in Chicago [exclusive] After much buzz about a new mega-tower approved by the NAR board of directors, the plug has officially been pulled. Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorApril 29, 2014
Real Estate Corporate Zillow stocks surge as Tiger Global buys up a 9.5% stake in Z Tiger Global buys up Zillow shares, and in a twist, they're also the investors in Redfin and CommonFloor; what real estate company will they... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorApril 29, 2014
Mortgage Federal government ignores mortgage whistleblower In a confusing turn of events, the government won't be working again with a historic mortgage whistleblower to clean house. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterApril 29, 2014
Economics Pending home sales up for the first time in 9 months According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales have improved, calling the gain inevitable. Tara Steele, Staff WriterApril 28, 2014
Economics Q1 results for builders mixed; Horton announces smaller “express homes” New home builders are seeing mixed results of late, and some are scrambling to answer weak first time buyer demand. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterApril 28, 2014
Move Inc. Realtor.com cannot, should not be run by committee In 2006, Zillow Founder Rich Barton told the New York Times, “People want Realtors. But is it rational to pay Realtors what they are paid?” Zillow... Benn Rosales, Founder & PublisherApril 25, 2014
Op/Ed Focusing on listing data is looking into the wrong end of the telescope The real estate press has been obsessed with listing data while ignoring the bigger picture - it's a crafted narrative designed to chip away... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorApril 25, 2014
Professionalism Redfin survey: 1 in 4 homeowners have buyer’s remorse Many homeowners regret their home purchase, and agents play a substantial role in that sentiment, which must be addressed immediately. Tara Steele, Staff WriterApril 24, 2014
Professionalism Why homeowners have a lower real estate IQ today than just 2 years ago Homeowners seem to know less today about real estate than they did just two short years ago, but is it really about intelligence? Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorApril 24, 2014