Politics What does aging housing stock mean for home buyers? With aging housing in America, are first-time buyers better off buying new or existing homes? The average age of a home is rising, as... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterMarch 2, 2015
Op/Ed Your clients need more than your lockbox access (hint: know your value) The beloved lockbox is central to the practice of real estate, but jingling keys isn't your value proposition. If you want to make real... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistMarch 2, 2015
Op/Ed Why we love Zillow’s new tv ad, have mixed feelings about Redfin’s, and hate C21’s Zillow has just launched a new tv ad that prompts us to look at the most recent batch of tv spots. Take a look... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 25, 2015
Op/Ed Are Realtors the real loser in the sword fight between Zillow Group and Move, Inc.? The last year has been one of dramatic and rapid change in the real estate tech sector, but Realtors are vulnerable, and we're worried. Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 25, 2015
Politics CFPB releases report concerning top reverse mortgage complaints The CFPB recently released a report highlighting top reverse mortgage complaints, and how to protect yourself and loved ones. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2015
Politics Big banks paying WA senator to make home foreclosure easier Big banks are paying Senator Hobbs to make home foreclosure easier than ever. SB 5968 redefines holder and owner, making foreclosure easier. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2015
Real Estate Corporate Trulia Chief Economist, Dr. Jed Kolko to depart this spring After several years at Trulia, Dr. Jed Kolko is packing his bags - what's next for him? Will he stay in housing? Why does... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 23, 2015
Op/Ed How to stay productive in the slow (snow) season The slow season can put a damper on how productive you are, but there are several things you can do at your desk, even... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistFebruary 17, 2015
Real Estate Corporate Judge grants Move/NAR motion for contempt, prompts investigation into “Samuelson Memo” Errol Samuelson became a Zillow exec the same day he left Move, leading to a drawn out legal battle between the companies, with a... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 16, 2015
Economics An emerging sweet spot for housing: “re-launching” Millennials A new study reveals that half of the Millennial generation return home to live with their parents, so how does this translate into a... Emily CrewsFebruary 13, 2015
Op/Ed Housing data is often unreliable – how to tell the good from the bad Housing stats are fascinating to many, whether in the market or practicing, or just as a hobby, but most stats are bunk. Here's why,... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 13, 2015
Real Estate Corporate iMapp and ARMLS showdown heats up: iMapp CEO speaks out [updated] Two CEOs are trying desperately to get ARMLS members to understand what is happening with their tax mapping software, and one has hit a... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 12, 2015
Real Estate Corporate CoreLogic snatches up Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, Dr. Frank Nothaft CoreLogic has announced today a key hire that puts their data game ahead of the industry, making them more relevant than ever. Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorFebruary 10, 2015
Op/Ed Four smart ways to work with investor buyers Investor buyers can be your cash cow if you work with them properly (and well), but can be a waste of time if you... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistFebruary 10, 2015
Real Estate Search 3D Unreal Engine 4 Demo lives up to its name, could make a huge splash in real estate 3D artist and level designer Benoit Dereau has created a demo that is truly “unreal.” Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterFebruary 9, 2015