A desert landscape
The listing portal believes national inventory declines are likely to return and impact buyers
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
Redfin expands its direct offer service to Northern Virginia
In Northern Virginia, if the seller accepts a Redfin Direct offer, they'd pay a 1% listing fee and a 1% transaction fee
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
Online reviews significantly boost agents' web visibility: Study
A new study indicates that agents with even 1 review on their Google My Business pages will see more web traffic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
Who's the 'best' agent in each state?
In the wake of the annual Real Trends Thousand, the real estate consulting firm released its state-by-state breakdown of the 'best' agents
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
Former Zillow COO Amy Bohutinsky joins venture capital firm
She will serve as a venture partner at TCV, which in the past has invested in firms such as Airbnb, Facebook, Expedia, eHarmony and many others
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 8
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