Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo

Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal's continued commitment to listing "transparency."

If you need to ‘add value’ at the end, you’re already behind

Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that real estate agents need to add value right now to be relevant.

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets.

Opendoor acquires part of Doma to cut refinance closing costs

The deal pairs Opendoor's closing infrastructure with Doma's AI title automation, including a Fannie Mae pilot program, extended through 2027, that has eliminated title insurance requirements for about 80 percent of eligible refinance transactions.