In full transparency: My former Dayton, Ohio real estate team is one of Zillow’s top-performing Flex partners, closing a significant number of Flex deals every month. I understand how the program works — the good, the bad and the fine print. When I read about the new class-action lawsuit accusing Zillow of misleading consumers through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, it made me think. The...

A suspected real estate fraud ring involving New York-based investors has triggered a wave of foreclosures across Baltimore, according to a local report. A months-long investigation by The Baltimore Banner uncovered the scheme, which allegedly involved EGBE Ventures and related companies tied to investors Eluzer Gold and Benjamin Eidlisz. The group reportedly purchased more than 700 homes —...

The Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse, Wyoming just hit the market for $52.8 million, marking only the third time in its nearly 150-year history that the property has been for sale. At nearly 100,000 acres, the sprawling ranch remains one of the largest working cattle operations in Wyoming — and it’s also one of the most recognizable. This is the same ranch where the Marlboro Man rode into...

Cobble Hill might be one of Brooklyn’s most charming and historic neighborhoods, but it’s not usually where you see $22 million price tags. That changes with the arrival of 205 Clinton Street — a newly revamped townhouse that just hit the market and immediately set a neighborhood record. At the time of writing, it’s the most expensive listing to hit the market in the neighborhood, and the...

Every great kitchen starts with a solid plan, but it’s the custom details that bring it to life. A sculptural island, a statement range hood or hidden storage tucked behind sliding marble backsplash panels — these are the touches that elevate a space. In the following five kitchens,...

World Property Ventures (WPV), a Miami-based global real estate venture lab and holding company, is preparing to launch a $200 million funding round aimed at transforming the global property sector. The capital raise will target accredited investors, family offices, and strategic corporate partners, supporting the company's ambitious plan to streamline and digitize the world's largest asset class highly...

Amid one of the most severe housing crises in U.S. history, Zillow and Housing Connector, a tech-powered nonprofit, are celebrating a milestone in combating homelessness. Together, the organizations have helped 10,000 people find stable homes. What began in 2019 as a local solution in Seattle has evolved into a national model for unlocking private-market housing for individuals and families facing...

Tens of thousands of veterans are missing out on the benefits of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans each year, with billions of dollars in potential mortgage volume left untapped, according to a new analysis from Veterans United Home Loans. The report found that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, representing nearly $28 billion in potential loan volume. The analysis...

Colorado’s housing market shows a statewide median list price of $649,900 with 22,890 active listings, according to HW Data. Nearly half of active listings recorded a price reduction during the week. New supply totaled 1,441 listings while 1,869 homes moved under contract. Inventory gives shoppers more choice An active inventory near 23,000 listings expands options across price points and property...

A majority of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence to help them navigate the housing market, with 82% using AI for real estate insights, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. Despite the rise of technology, consumers continue to view real estate agents as the most trusted and accurate source of information. Among AI platforms, ChatGPT (67%) and Gemini (54%) lead in popularity, with...