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‘Rolodex of real estate’ bridges industry experts and investors on-demand

“The real estate consulting Rolodex of your dreams has just launched,” says Poonam Sharma Mathis confidently over the phone. That’s the mission of her new venture, Stealthforce. The service matches experienced, elite real estate professionals with real estate investment companies that need their expertise on a project-by-project basis. Mathis says Stealthforce is the first real …

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Point-counterpoint: Is Zillow a valuable tool?

Anyone who has read Seattle Bubble for any length of time knows that I am not exactly Zillow’s biggest fan (to put it lightly). However, I like to keep an open mind. Therefore, I’m happy to present a point-counterpoint on the topic of Zillow’s value in the real estate marketplace. … Powered by WPeMatico

Could Yahoo become the third massive real estate portal?

Imagine if all-purpose guru Dan Gilbert of Quicken (online lender) and mega-rich ethical capitalist Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway (owns HomeServices) are the winning bidders for Yahoo! It was reported over the weekend that they have teamed up and are on the hunt. For the first time in history, real estate-related companies would own their …

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ZIP code profile: 60443

The 60443 ZIP code comprises the city of Matteson and lies in Cook County, about a 35 minute drive from Chicago. Home to numerous forests and nature preserves, the town also neighbors multiple golf courses and country clubs … Powered by WPeMatico

ZIP code profile: 20720

The 20720 ZIP code comprises the city of Bowie, Maryland and lies in Prince George’s County. The town sits in part of the wildlife-protected Patuxent Research Refuge and just off U.S. Route … Powered by WPeMatico

The brand power of fundraising and charity

Brett Hagler of New Story joins Homesnap’s Gayle Weiswasser to discuss the benefits of using charitable efforts to improve worldwide real estate and your brand’s recognition. Brett Hagler is the founder and CEO of non-profit New Story. You can follow him … Powered by WPeMatico

Former Netflix COO offers $20,000 to first nonprofit that finds a luxury buyer

Grab the popcorn and take your seat — this innovative marketing plan for Tom Dillon’s luxury El Dorado County, California, mountainside estate might be worth its own original series, fitting for the former Netflix COO and his wife. Rather than pouring thousands of dollars into traditional advertising efforts, Placerville, California, Realtor Kelli Griggs helped the …

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