Get ready for Gen Z. People between the ages of 18 and 23 are eager to become homeowners, and many are already setting aside money for a down payment. More than half of Gen Zers surveyed said they are saving for a home, and 59 percent say they plan to buy a home within the next five years—before they reach the...
Congratulations to our own Siân Murphy at WK Real Estate for being named one of REALTOR® Magazine's 30 Under 30 Class of 2019. This is an esteemed honor! Nearly 300 young real estate professionals applied for the honor this year. In early March, a panel of judges selected 50 finalists. Then, during the week-long Web Choice Award voting period from March 15–22, members of the...
Applications were strong and competition was fierce, but 30 have now been chosen. REALTOR® Magazine recently announced the 2015 class, and the new inductees include Colorado REALTOR Leslie Moen of Fort Collins. Congratulations Leslie! From Leslie's 30 Under 30 online profile: "Our success as a real estate company reflects our strong dedication to teamwork and mutual relationships, and that inherently reflects the roles...
Zillow, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trulia, Inc. for $3.5 billion in a stock-for-stock transaction, which is expected to close in 2015. The combined company will keep both the Zillow and Trulia consumer brands and will see Trulia CEO Pete Flint maintaining his position, though he will report to Zillow CEO Spencer...
Are you or someone you know doing great work serving the community? We want to hear about it! At REALTOR® Magazine, we have two programs that work to recognize and nurture REALTORS® who are working to better the world around them. The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® for extraordinary accomplishments in community service. Volunteering Works is designed to help new and...