Maëlle Gavet Inman interview
Maëlle Gavet, chief operating officer of the venture-backed brokerage, says insider reports of a rift between her and CEO Robert Reffkin are overstated
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5
The Real Word: A look at Inman Innovator podcast finalists
Opinion
Byron and Nicole dive into their impressions of the first batch of podcasts by Russ Cofano, Greg Robertson, and Kevin Kauffman and Fred Weaver
by Byron Lazine Jul 5
Gary Keller in front of a smartphone tech KW Keller Williams
The Austin-based real estate franchisor is the latest company to be hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging unsolicited, prerecorded calls
Airbnb teams up with developer for hotel-condo hybrid
Two upcoming buildings in Austin and Miami will have hotel licenses, giving unit owners the freedom to rent them out as much as they want
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Purple bricks broken
As the UK flat-fee brokerage exits America, insiders tell Inman that nepotism, mismanagement and market misunderstandings all played roles in its downfall
by Patrick Kearns Jul 3
Company that creates electricity from footsteps raises $3.2M
U.K.-based Pavegen uses high-tech pavers to both generate electricity and collect data
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle-income housing
Recent years have been a boon for landlords, and a recession doesn't appear imminent, but the multifamily housing market does face some challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Sotheby's International Realty expands to Arkansas
The international real estate franchisor is now in 41 US states
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Massachusetts begins taxing short-term rentals and nightly rates are predicted to rise
The commonwealth's new tax is part of a wave of regulation that cities and states across the US are imposing on short-term rental hosts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Zillow joins others in filing brief supporting LGBTQ workers
Zillow is 1 of more than 200 businesses to sign an amicus brief for 3 cases that will come before the Supreme Court
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Alain Pinel Realtors vet to join LeadingRE after Compass stint
Michi Olson, a 15-year APR vet, is joining LeadingRE as dean of resources and global connections
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman at ICNY 19
Glenn Kelman spoke to journalists about why his brokerage wants to stay at 30% revenue growth per year, its approach to customer satisfaction and the threats to buyers' agents
by Teke Wiggin Jul 2
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Los Angeles buildings skyline California
The new rules took effect this week, limiting all Los Angeles short-term rentals to a host's primary residence and capping the number of days most properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Why this indie broker is shuttering and joining a franchise
David Ogilvy is bringing 8 agents and $138M in listings to Sotheby's International Realty's Greenwich, CT., office
by Patrick Kearns Jul 1