Real Estate Technology Magically create a floor plan with your phone Now you can quickly and easily create unique, customizable floor plans with just your phone's camera and the new MagicPlan app. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterAugust 11, 2014
Association Moves When disruption moves from innovation to Association As Zillow and Trulia join forces, much of the industry is obsessing over disruption, but what happens when it is at a local Association... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistAugust 11, 2014
Op/Ed Agent ratings: trust, Captain Obvious, and inadvertent COE violations Agent ratings aren't going away, so it's time to take a look at how they've tempted Realtors to inadvertently violate the Realtor Code of... Kevin RomitoAugust 6, 2014
Real Estate Corporate Zillow CEO gives you hints during media appearances Zillow and Trulia are getting hitched, and Spencer Rascoff is leaving a trail of breadcrumbs with the new playbook, as he makes media appearances... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorAugust 6, 2014
Economics Housing is improving, yet is now the economy’s biggest drag When looking at which sectors are holding the economy back, housing appears to be the biggest culprit, but isn't housing improving? Tara Steele, Staff WriterAugust 5, 2014
Real Estate Corporate Research firm says Zillow/Trulia have potential anti-trust blood on their hands While the industry reflects on Zillow's acquisition of Trulia, one research firm cites potential anti-trust blood that could be on the companies' hands. Erica RamusAugust 4, 2014
Op/Ed NAR’s Core Standards – unanticipated MLS consequences? The National Association of Realtors has imposed six core standards all associations must adhere to, and the consequences for the MLS are mixed. Matt CohenAugust 4, 2014
Government Can a landlord refuse to rent to a victim of domestic abuse due to cops being called on site? When a landlord decides who is worthy of renewing or not, various factors come into play besides paying on time. Tara Steele, Staff WriterAugust 4, 2014
Op/Ed The mostly unbuilt future of agent technology: online client collaboration Online client collaboration is one of the most innovation-starved sectors of the real estate technology industry, but that can change. Matt CohenJuly 29, 2014
Real Estate Corporate Conference call on Zillow acquiring Trulia: full transcript As Zillow announces their plans to acquire Trulia, the two companies held a conference call to discuss the deal with investors; we're providing the... The American Genius StaffJuly 29, 2014
Op/Ed How can you possibly keep up with changes in the industry? Keeping up with changes in the industry can make your head spin, but here are ways to be on top of your game, well... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistJuly 29, 2014
Op/Ed Does Zillow acquiring Trulia doom real estate professionals? As Zillow announces plans to acquire Trulia, boots on the ground gnash teeth and wail, but is it misguided? Erica RamusJuly 28, 2014
Mortgage Could lender paid mortgage insurance be illegal? Is lender paid mortgage insurance legal? Yes, but not disclosing is illegal, according to a new lawsuit against Wells Fargo. Tara Steele, Staff WriterJuly 28, 2014
NAR Reports Volume of contracts signed on homes slips in June Pending home sales (contracts signed) fell in June after months of improvement: what does the future hold? Tara Steele, Staff WriterJuly 28, 2014
Real Estate Corporate Zillow plans to acquire Trulia: will the FTC approve, will the world end? Zillow has announced that they will be acquiring Trulia, pending regulatory approval. Does this mean only one place to mail your ad dollar check?... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorJuly 28, 2014