Hot market was doused by pandemic, Zillow report shows
A new report shows that what was poised to be 'the most competitive' spring market in years instead ended up with plummeting numbers of new listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
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by Byron Lazine Apr 10
Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left brokers more pessimistic than ever about the present, though they are more upbeat about the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
EXp Realty lays off 15% of staff amid market slowdown
Executives at the company are taking salary reductions in an effort to reduce company expenses as home sales across the country slow
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
BoxBrownie releases native 360-degree tour platform
Award-winning image editing and marketing company has grown rapidly by editing others' work. Its new immersive tour product can be created with minimal imagery using affordable cameras and published in 24 hours
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination
Homeownership rates for LGBT Americans lag behind those of the broader population. A new report suggests fears of discrimination may be contributing to that difference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Realogy and KW top T3 Sixty's holding company and franchisor rankings
Redfin and RE/MAX had the most productive agents in 2019, according to the ranking
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff leaves board of directors
Spencer Rascoff served as CEO until 2019, when company founder Rich Barton returned
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Airbnb acquires $1B in debt, equity funding to fuel post-virus plans
The funds will be used to recruit hosts, introduce longer-term stays, and bolster the company's Airbnb Experiences program
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
Dallas developer pays up for hotel rooms for medical professionals
Dallas-based development company Centurion American has spent nearly $800K to provide free rooms to medical professionals at luxury hotel The Statler during the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Keller Williams franchises consider reducing agent profit sharing
A franchise owner confirmed to Inman that regional leadership at Keller Williams suggested rolling all expenses into April's budget to enable them to hang on to more cash
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6
88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic
A survey conducted by the Realogy-owned brand hints at how widespread the economic turmoil from the pandemic is becoming
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Almost everyone thinks the pandemic will cost them deals
A recent Inman survey showed that the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have been mixed so far. But nearly everyone in real estate thinks they'll eventually suffer
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant's job? It's complicated
The short answer is probably not. The long answer is complicated — and it's happening
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
EXIT Realty is giving its agents their own 'stimulus package'
The real estate franchisor's package includes tools and training to prepare agents for the upcoming months
by Patrick Kearns Apr 2