April 2005: Founders Rich Barton and Lloyd Frink begin assembling a team for the launch of Zillow. One of the first hires is Spencer Rascoff. February 2006: Zillow launches its site, attracting more than 1 million visitors in its first three days. September 2010: Spencer Rascoff is named CEO of Zillow April 2011: Zillow acquires […]
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The National Register of Historic Places is part of the National Park Service (NPS). From a federal perspective, a property owner of a property listed in the National Register can do what they want with their property if no federal funds are attached to the property. (For more information, visit NPS online.) If federal funds […]
If you don’t live in a warm climate or aren’t planning on heading to a vacation home or rental this winter, you’ll probably want to be prepared for everything a serious winter season can throw your way. This time of year, it can be tough to get the right amount of exercise for many of […]
More homebuyers are looking for urban amenities in their suburban communities By Gayle Bennett Over the last decade, many of the nations cities from Boston to Seattle saw their populations grow. The suburbs are dying, some cried in response. Not so fast. A Brookings Institution analysis of U.S. Census data shows that in […]
Home showing with young children can present a unique set of challenges. Heres how to keep the process as easy as possible when the kids are along for the ride. 1. Limit daily showings Michelle Blue, CRS, a REALTOR® with Windermere Real Estate/HLC in Woodinville, Washington, never shows more than four or five homes to […]
Well-developed sales skills and a deep understanding of notable local properties are necessary when dealing with historic real estate. By Michael Chazin Historic homes come in every shape and size from the most basic bungalow to the grandest mansion. What they share is a certain historic sensibility based on design, location or owner provenance. Looking […]
How to make real estate transactions easier for children and help the whole family along the way By Gwen Moran When Michelle Blue, CRS, sees cluttered kids bedrooms in her sellers homes, she pulls out a contract. But its not a typical sales contract. As a lead REALTOR® on Windermere Real Estate/HLCs The Blue Team […]
As the real estate business evolves, agents are learning that they need to embrace the new normal. by Mike Fenner The old saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same may be true. But change can be scary. Innovation in any business may not change the foundation of that business model, […]
Nearly 10 years after Zillow revolutionized the online home search process, some REALTORS® are still reluctant to embrace the markets new reality. By Regina Ludes with Donna Shryer Since its launch in February 2006, Zillow has brought the home-search process online, making it easier for consumers to shop for homes. Some agents welcomed the companys […]