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
Op/Ed The Zillow/ListHub breakup adds third dysfunction to the real estate industry With Zillow and ListHub parting ways, we can add listing syndication to the list of disorderly services that agents will face. David PhillipsFebruary 3, 2015
Professionalism Why agents need to set homebuyer expectations, and how to go about it Many agents focus on listings, but aren't likely to reject a homebuyer's business - so how exactly can expectations be set to best serve... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistFebruary 3, 2015
National Association of Realtors NAR offers MBA equivalent to Associations, and 38 graduate without patting selves on back: a deeper look There is a little known program that was a massive undertaking for NAR and 175 Association leaders, so we're blowing open the books and... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorJanuary 19, 2015
Real Estate Search This app wants consumers to buy their home, pay for it through their app New app, realtycloud, seeks to put a buy button on every property, so is this a threat to the real estate practitioner or a... The American Genius StaffJanuary 19, 2015
Real Estate Big Data Yelp launches new API, features only two real estate partners: Trulia and AddressReport Yelp has a new API that data-hungry real estate practitioners and consumers will want to get their hands on when they see the power... The American Genius StaffJanuary 15, 2015