
Unexpected Boost for Homebuyers in August
The latest market report from Zillow shows monthly upticks in both home values and new listings for August 2023, despite high mortgage rates. Inventory remains more than 40% below pre-pandemic norms.

The latest market report from Zillow shows monthly upticks in both home values and new listings for August 2023, despite high mortgage rates. Inventory remains more than 40% below pre-pandemic norms.

New research from Zillow shows that 83% of home buyers consider at least one climate risk when home shopping. Despite this, only 23% are considering relocating to areas less prone to natural disasters.

Zillow has released its 2023 Consumer Housing Trends Report showing that 50% of those purchasing homes in 2023 are first-time home buyers. That’s the highest share recorded by Zillow and up from 45% in 2022 and 37% in 2021.

A new AI-powered personal chatbot, heyLibby, helps small business owners instantly respond to new potential customers, even when they’re busy working. Co-founded by Spencer Rascoff, the tool is free to use and is now available in public beta.

Respondents to a collaborative survey between BAM and 1000Watt revealed some surprising insights on agent sentiment regarding leads and conversion (among other topics). Here are some highlights from the report accessible to BAMx members.

BAM presents the Q2 2023 financial results for some of the biggest names in the real estate industry.

Use these top software tools and platforms to fill your real estate funnel and keep prospects moving through it—from awareness all the way to the closing table.

When the news of a Zillow and Redfin partnership broke last week, real estate agents wasted no time in sharing their varying reactions. Let’s take a look at what they have to say.

A new report from Zillow highlights the challenges buyers face in today’s market, including higher costs and the severe shortage of affordable housing. A related report shows how builders are adapting by increasing production of taller and smaller homes.

A new Zillow survey reveals the mortgage rate tipping point: at 5%, homeowners are almost twice as likely to sell their homes since roughly 80% are locked into rates of 5% or lower.

In a recent BAMx livestream, Byron Lazine broke down lead sources for all three stages of the real estate sales funnel, revealing top strategies for nurturing leads at every stage and converting as many as possible.

As the newest part of his crackdown on “junk fees,” President Biden has targeted hidden rental costs that put additional strain on renters. In full support of these efforts, Zillow has introduced a new tool designed to improve rental cost transparency.