Time for a Housecleaning: Racism in Long Island Real Estate
November 19, 2019
I am alternatively furious and despondent that this post has to be written in 2019. But it has to be. In case you missed it,
[VIP] The Notorious Interview: Skylar Olsen, Kathryn Coursolle, Zillow Research
November 18, 2019
In today’s episode of the Notorious Interview, I have a fantastic conversation with a pair of economists from Zillow Research, which publishes an annual Consumer
[VIP] The Notorious Interview: Jarred Kessler, EasyKnock
November 13, 2019
In today’s episode of the Notorious Interview, I talk with Jarred Kessler, Founder & CEO of EasyKnock, the most interesting company in our space I
Pass Clear Cooperation Policy, But Address the Gaping Loophole
November 10, 2019
On Saturday, the MLS Policy Committee of NAR approved the proposed Clear Cooperation Policy (also known as MLS Policy 8.0) as written and forwarded it
[VIP] Realogy, Q3/2019: The Profitability Dilemma
November 9, 2019
Earnings Week content keeps rolling on! It’s time we took a look at Realogy, the bellwether for health of traditional real estate brokerage. I wish
[VIP] Zillow, Q3/2019: Not a Test, But a Test Kitchen
November 8, 2019
Back in Q2, I titled my analysis of Zillow’s earnings, “Going All In” and wrote: When Rich Barton took (back) over as CEO of Zillow
[VIP] Redfin, Q3/2019: Nice Rebound, And Yet…
November 7, 2019
Redfin’s Q3 results showed a solid rebound from a rather disappointing Q2. It looks great all around, with revenues, profit, market share, etc. all up
Compass and Coming Soon: Not About the Client
November 6, 2019
[EDIT: This post has been updated with responses from Compass, and my further responses to those responses.] [EDIT: I have updated the post once again,
[VIP] RE/MAX Q3, 2019: Don’t Look Back
November 6, 2019
RE/MAX reported Q3 earnings on Halloween, and I can’t help but think there was a lot more trick than treat in its Q3 results. Yes,
