Twitter CEO Evan Williams and his wife, Sara, made headlines recently when they listed their SoMa penthouse for $1,498,000. Williams even tweeted about it, figuring it’s better to jump on the...

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed rates stayed below 5.00% this week, with the weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.95%, down slightly from 4.96% the week...

Is it the price, or the photos? You decide. Here are the top-viewed homes for sale on Zillow.com in September. 1. 1264 Oak Knoll Dr. San Jose, CA 95129: See additional homes for-sale in San...

As the first-time homebuyer tax credit is set to expire on Nov. 30, 2009, government officials are considering ways to extend the $8,000 tax credit to many military personnel, if not to all first-time home buyers.

Though the movie Pineapple Express, starring Seth Rogen, may have lacked class, the home used for the shoot (it was the drug kingpin’s home in the movie) has spades of glamour. The home is...

We’re thrilled to announce that today, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace is launching its first distribution deal with online real estate brokerage Redfin. Visitors to Redfin’s Web site can now fill out a mini loan request form on the Financing your Home...

Stacieblair from Moraga, CA asks the following question in Zillow Advice: What is the best way to check the background of someone who wants to rent my home? If you are a property landlord that has gone through the process, what tips do you have for...

Does it ever feel like the walls are closing in on you? Or perhaps they are simply dull or dingy. There are numerous functional and lovely wall treatments to choose from - ones that have nothing to do with plain old paint. Chalkboard Paint: Photo...

Good question from adnil19 in Zillow Advice about how to obtain a loan after a short sale. “I had a short sale over 1 year ago. Will I be able to get a mortgage w/over 20% down?” “My financial situation has changed considerably i.e. I am debt free...

The 170th edition of the Carnival of Real Estate is live over at Mortgage Loan Place — take a look! The CoRE will be taking a holiday hiatus until January 11th — if you want to be considered for the next edition please submit your best post by Sunday,...