NYC Council aims to limit rental broker fees, security deposits
One of the bills introduced in the city would limit the amount that could be charged to an individual upfront to rent an apartment
by Patrick Kearns Feb 13
Blender with Blend logo on it
The San Francisco-based startup unveiled new digital HELOC and HELOAN products for banks and lenders, aiming to reduce the time it takes for consumers to squeeze their properties for cash
Compass loves New York MLS
The brokerage has signed on to send listings to NYC's only multiple listing service — but will it displace StreetEasy?
by Patrick Kearns Feb 13
Two of Austin's largest indie brokerages are joining forces
Realty Austin is acquiring Reilly Realtors, creating a company with more than 600 agents and 10% market share
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
Going into effect in July 2019, it will require lenders to accept private policies rather than just government ones
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
Smartphone iPhone X mobile phone
With Simple Sale, coming in March 2019, listing agents can estimate, request and compare multiple all-cash offers side-by-side for their seller clients
by Patrick Kearns Feb 12
Inventory up as metro sales slow
The median home only grew 4% year-over-year, while sales are down nearly 8% year-over-year, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Feb 12
Phoenix, Arizona
More than 7,600 iBuyer transactions have taken place in the city where Opendoor, Offerpad and Zillow compete
Toronto Canada skyline
The tech-focused brokerage and home listings website launches in Toronto today, Feb. 12
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Amazon acquires Wi-Fi startup Eero, furthering smart home ambitions
The e-commerce giant is acquiring the popular company that blankets homes in wireless using multiple stations
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
It’s the marriage of a tenured home inspection company and technology that will allow buyers and agents to use numbers for a clear negotiation of repair issues
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
Court upholds dismissal in Zestimate lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a May decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the home valuation tool
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Redfin and Zillow take Texas
The direct-to-consumer buying and selling platforms from 2 real estate giants are launching in Houston and Dallas
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Gary Vaynerchuk, fresh off real estate conference, slams homeownership
The entrepreneur and motivational speaker said on a recent podcast that buying a home is a 'bad use of upfront capital' and says he plans to rent in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
The Inman Weekender: Keller Williams to purge 'ghost agents'
The week's top real estate industry stories plus top Inman Connect New York talks
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 8
RE/MAX Select launches its new tech 'HUB'
The company intranet will act as the backbone of the franchise's tech offerings
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8