Real Estate Technology How OpenDoor became a unicorn (a company valued at over $1B) (BUSINESS NEWS) Good news for direct home sales and fans of adorable mythical quadrupeds - OpenDoor is a unicorn. What does its billion dollar... Matt SalterMarch 1, 2019
Real Estate Corporate $60M lawsuit alleges Zillow listings can be hijacked (REAL ESTATE) Zillow has long been a data powerhouse, but a lawsuit about a $150M listing offers a look into listings claims. Lani Rosales, Managing Editor & Lead Business WriterFebruary 27, 2019
Real Estate Associations Deep dive into Glenn Shimkus – NAR’s latest exec hire (REAL ESTATE) With NAR's reorganization and new vision, what does this new executive hire say about the association's next steps? (Hint: a lot) Lani Rosales, Managing Editor & Lead Business WriterFebruary 26, 2019
Real Estate Associations Exclusive interview: NAR’s new “That’s Who We R®” campaign (ASSOCIATIONS) The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has launched a new ad campaign - we dig deep into the creation and meanings. Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 25, 2019
Op/Ed Amazon kills HQ2 in NY, Austin and Toronto should gloat (EDITORIAL) Amazon is breaking up with NY, and Toronto and Austin are in a position to say "told you so." AprilJo Murphy, Staff WrtierFebruary 19, 2019
Real Estate Technology Google’s creepy new patent to watch your every move at home (TECHNOLOGY) This new patent confirms that Google's technology is as creepy as you suspected... Meg Furey-MarquessFebruary 19, 2019
Real Estate Corporate Zillow patent grab advances, now seeking patent on automated rental rates (REAL ESTATE) Zillow has been applying for utility patents left and right, now adding rental Zestimates to the list. Meg Furey-MarquessFebruary 13, 2019
Real Estate Big Data Much needed good news for housing, despite slowed sales (REAL ESTATE) The data is in, and some truly positive signs for the housing market are slowly surfacing. Tara Steele, Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2019
Op/Ed Technologists *still* think they can supplant Realtors (EDITORIAL) It's an age-old tale, but a new Alexa app implies they're going to put Realtors out of work. Sure thing, buddies. Roger JonesFebruary 1, 2019
Real Estate Corporate Zillow patent apps claim they invented AVMs, uploading home data via mobile (CORPORATE) Zillow has applied for a handful of utility patents, and their invention claims will shock the real estate industry. Meg Furey-MarquessJanuary 30, 2019