Business Insider won four awards and an honorable mention during the 77th Annual NAREE Real Estate Journalism Awards Competition.
James Rodriguez received the Platinum Award for Best Overall Entry by an Individual - Real Estate for his reporting on Robert Reffkin v. Real Estate - The Compass CEO's Crusade against Zillow will change how you find your next home. Judges said that James' piece "deftly answers readers' and editors' key questions: So what? Who cares? Why now?" and "proves the value of curious, knowledgeable journalists who are willing to do old-fashioned 'shoe-leather' reporting."
"Jamie's three awards and honorable mention nod are a testament to how consistently he is the authority on, and ahead of the curve of, the frenzied, fractious state of homebuying," said Executive Editor Zak Jason.
"With the brilliant stewardship and guidance of his editor, Bob Bryan, Jamie's stories always blend clear-eyed analysis, expert commentary, deeply felt characters whose lives bring the stakes of complicated legal battles and financial maneuvering down to the human level, and precise writing. Whether you're a homebuyer, a Realtor, or wondering what is happening with your neighbors, Jamie's work is can't-miss."
We were awarded the Gold Award in the following categories:
Best Collection of Work by an Individual Covering Residential Real Estate - James Rodriguez for the collection:
Best Investigative Report or Investigative Series - Real Estate - Hannah Beckler, Robert Leslie, Dakin Campbell, Marco Secci, Erica Berenstein, Reem Makhoul, and Tyler Merkel for the collection:
Business Insider was also recognized in the following categories:
- Best Online Residential, Mortgage or Financial Real Estate Story: James Rodriguez earned the Bronze Award for his piece "The golden age of house hunting is over"
- Best Economic Analysis - Real Estate: James Rodriguez earned an Honorable Mention for "RIP Zoomtowns"