Realogy's RealSure platform is live in 5 new markets
Beginning this week, the joint home sale guarantee platform is live in Orlando, Sarasota, Fort Meyers, Sacramento and Chicago
by Patrick Kearns Dec 18
Ascension settles with FTC over mortgage data mishap
A Texas-based mortgage data and analytics company wasn't keeping its eye on a vendor that exposed tens of thousands of mortgage holders' personal financial information.
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 17
EXp CEO: Make agents feel like they're not working remote
Jason Gesing said Thursday during Inman Connect Now that companies going remote need to replicate the kind of casual watercooler interactions that happen in real life if they want to succeed
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Inman Person of the Year 2020: Anne and Dave Jones
The power couple runs Windermere Abode in Tacoma, Washington, and epitomizes the way many agents in 2020 have shown leadership amid multiple crises
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
After CoStar acquisition, Homesnap vows loyalty to Broker Public Portal
Homesnap CEO John Mazur and HomeLight CEO Drew Uher both explained why they're not directly competing with Zillow during an Inman Connect Now session Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
Move Inc. acquires rental platform Avail
The platform provides tools for do-it-yourself landlords, and will now become a part of realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
CoStar spoiling for a fight with Zillow over listing data in NYC
Homesnap, which CoStar is acquiring, is reportedly working with the Real Estate Board of New York on a listing portal to rival StreetEasy, which is owned by Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Dec 15
Fintech startup Homebuyer raises $1.4M in seed funding
Founded by mortgage expert Dan Green, Homebuyer is a platform that offers first-time homebuyers personalized information and loan origination options
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
Digital closing tech JetClosing opens Austin office, its 5th nationwide
Operating in seven states and having raised $35 million to date, JetClosing is now running in the innovation hub of the southwest
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 11
Offerpad expands full suite of services to Denver and Nashville
Announced Wednesday, the Denver and Nashville launches mark the first new markets for the company since it expanded into Birmingham, Alabama, in early 2020
by Patrick Kearns Dec 9
HousingWire acquires real estate ranking firm Real Trends
Real Trends President Steve Murray will continue on as a senior adviser. Real Trends will also continue producing its annual real estate rankings
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
In companywide memo to agents, Compass CEO touts benefits of IPO
In a memo obtained by Inman, Compass Chief Executive Robert Reffkin tells agents that an initial public offering will allow the company to invest in more tools and support
by Patrick Kearns Dec 8
Lone Wolf howling
W+R Studios co-founder Greg Robertson envisions 'virtualizing the entire transaction'
RedfinNow expands into pricey San Francisco and Seattle markets
In a notable departure from more common iBuying strategies, Redfin's iBuyer program, RedfinNow, will target homes built after 1930 and costing more than $1M in the 2 cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 8
Replay Listings, RentCity partner to ensure transparency in NYC rentals
Replay Listings, an all-video tour app for New York City apartments, will now have the fast-growing ratings from RentCity to accompany its listing search results
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7