Compass CEO: 'It’s OK to not be OK in this time'
Robert Reffkin, one of the few African American leaders in the real estate industry, discussed how agents and allies can help the Black community
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Agents say they're busy amid pandemic, but challenges linger
Buyers and sellers appear to be returning to the market in many parts of the U.S., but inventory issues continue to plague many areas as well
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Ryan Serhant: 'We need to stand with the Black community'
The 'Million Dollar Listing' star said during Inman Connect Now that Americans need to proactively fight racism
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Vacation rental giant Vacasa announces $108M funding round
The firm also indicated its industry appears to be recovering from the lows of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
The company was founded nearly 4 years ago and struck up partnerships with numerous real estate organizations. But it couldn't weather the economic turmoil of the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Keller Williams creates task force to address 'racial disparities' at KW
Gary Keller announced the move in an email to all staff and associates Sunday as protests against police brutality and racism took place across the country
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Realogy is bringing back some furloughed employees
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider told Fox Business that Realogy is 'making other moves to meet the increasing demand we’re seeing in the market'
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Expensive U.S. cities see rents fall amid coronavirus pandemic
San Francisco in particular has experienced a historic drop in rent amid the pandemic, though rents are also down in New York, Boston and other cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Some landlords got aid money. Many others were excluded
Smaller landlords form the 'backbone' of the residential rental industry. But they have been largely excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Real estate leaders speak out against racism as protests grow nationwide
CEOs at Compass, Keller Williams, Redfin and Zillow, among others, detailed steps their companies are taking to address racism in the real estate industry and inside their offices
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
First Offerpad wanted to buy your home. Now it wants to list your home
Consumers can now choose a direct, quick-close sale or a more traditional listing process. The move may rankle many in the real estate industry, who have long worried about technology companies moving into the space traditionally served by real estate agents
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Modern Real Estate, a 168-agent indie, is joining JPAR
The flat-fee, 100% commission brokerage is the latest to join the growing franchisor and brokerage amid a ripple of consolidations across the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns May 29
Douglas Elliman launches new multimedia platform to showcase developments
The new platform called Uniquely Yours will feature weeklong multimedia experiences of one or more of Douglas Elliman's properties such as The Towers at the Waldorf Astoria and The Residences at the West Hollywood Edition
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
Zillow returns to homebuying in 5 more markets
The company resumed buying homes through Zillow Offers last week following a nearly 2-month pause due to COVID-19
by Patrick Kearns May 27
Number of mortgages in forbearance keeps rising
4.2 million Americans are now using forbearance programs. However, the rate at which loans are going into forbearance is slowing, suggesting conditions are stabilizing
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
@properties acquires stake in Nest Realty
One of the nation's largest indies gains a foothold in 5 new states and acquires a stake in a company with a franchising division as crises pushes others to consider consolidation
by Patrick Kearns May 26