Damian Eales

Survey: Only 3 In 10 Veterans Know About Zero Down Payment Benefit

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By KIMBERLEY HAAS Veterans are encouraged to learn more about their home loan benefits after a national survey found that a majority of former service members do not know they are eligible for a zero-down payment plan. According to information from Realtor.com, just three out of 10 veterans know they can use their VA benefits to buy a home with no money down. That statistic comes from a survey conducted last month. “VA home loans offer many benefits, especially at times like this when affordability is such a major factor in home purchase decisions. Yet only a small portion of eligible veterans are tapping into the financial benefits they deserve for their service,” Damian Eales, CEO at Realtor.com, said in…

New Realtor.com Leadership As Move CEO Steps Down

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Realtor.com is getting new leadership, with Move, Inc. CEO David Doctorow stepping down, company officials announced in a press release. Doctorow spent the last three years leading Move, the parent company of Realtor.com and several other real estate brands. During his time, Realtor.com saw record revenues, audiences, and consumer satisfaction. The website saw average monthly users reach a high of over 100 million in 2022. A new mobile app, a home search algorithm incorporating AI, and new agent/broker products all launched under Doctorow. In addition, Doctorow strengthened employee and industry relationships, as well as completed the integration of OpCity into the Realtor.com business. The acquisitions of Avail and UpNest were also executed under his leadership. Doctorow will be succeeded by…