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Lower to Acquire Movoto, Expanding its Real Estate and Mortgage Ecosystem
Lower’s acquisition of Movoto from OJO Labs marks a major step in its plan to build an end-to-end homeownership platform.
May 13, 2025
Lower’s acquisition of Movoto from OJO Labs marks a major step in its plan to build an end-to-end homeownership platform.
CoStar CEO Andy Florance says Homes.com will now offer a free Boost to listings banned by Zillow, offering agents a workaround to the portal’s new private listing ban.
In a LinkedIn post, Zillow’s Errol Samuelson defended new listing access standards that challenge private listings, igniting sharp debate among top industry leaders, including Robert Reffkin and Leo Pareja.
Tom Toole shares scripts and tips for agents to turn Zillow data into seller conversations that convert, using metrics like daily views, saves, and shares to guide pricing and marketing decisions.
Zillow just downgraded its U.S. home price forecast, now predicting a 1.7% YoY decline by 2026 as inventory climbs and affordability pressures mount.
Zillow’s new policy aims to curb the use of private listing networks by excluding publicly marketed “off-MLS” properties. This move has sparked renewed debate over transparency, competition, and consumer access in real estate.
A new Zillow report highlights the 5 best metros to buy (and sell) this spring. At one million homes for sale, February 2025 had the highest pre-spring inventory since before the pandemic—while sellers in Buffalo and San Jose see 56%+ of homes selling above asking.
On last Friday’s Knowledge Brokers Podcast, special guest Greg Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Tomo Mortgage, warned agents about becoming pawns in the real estate game. Here’s how to stay in control, protect your clients, and build a business that thrives.
Zillow’s latest research reveals the best time to list a home in top U.S. metros, with sellers in cities like San Jose, Seattle, and San Diego gaining thousands by timing their listings right.
Zillow’s latest report reveals that remodeled homes are commanding a 3.7% premium—while fixer-uppers are selling at a 7.3% discount, the biggest in three years.
Homes.com Super Bowl commercials took aim at Zillow and Realtor.com, fueling the ongoing battle between real estate portals.
Zillow isn’t going anywhere—62% of real estate web traffic flows through it. Byron Lazine shares mistakes agents make with Zillow and how to start leveraging it to win more listings in 2025.
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