Real Estate Portal Wars Escalate: Zillow Dumps Matterport 3D Tours Amid CoStar Tensions—But Scores Win in Supreme Court

The battle for real estate market dominance just took a major turn. Zillow has officially removed all Matterport 3D home tours from its platform, including StreetEasy listings, following a move by rival CoStar Group to terminate their API agreement. This is the latest flare-up in the escalating rea

The Real Impact of Big Tech's Investment in the Valley

You’ve probably seen the headlines: companies like Apple and TSMC are pouring money into the Valley for chip manufacturing and AI infrastructure. Everyone is talking about the new jobs and economic growth it will bring to our community. But there’s another side to this story that nobody is talking

The Surprising Way Homeownership is Creating More Millionaires Than Ever

If you think homeownership is just about having a place to live, think again. A recent report revealed a game-changing trend: the number of millionaire homeowners has exploded by 446% in just five years. From 2017 to 2022, the number of households with at least $1 million in home equity jumped from

The $10,000 Mistake: Why Negotiating a Lower Price is Costing You Money

The average home buyer thinks negotiating a lower price is the best way to save money on a new house. But what if I told you that strategy could actually be costing you thousands? It's a common mistake, and it's leaving a lot of cash on the table. Let's break it down with some numbers. Say you're