The Inman Weekender: Gary Keller bashes eXp, RE/MAX doubles down on video, calls for a ban on dual agency and more
The week's top real estate industry stories, plus speaker previews of Inman Connect New York
by Matthew Shadbolt Jan 18
Cryptocurrency dollar bill Benjamin Franklin
More and more people are turning to companies like Quicken Loans and LoanDepot for their mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
The Real Word: HENRYs, bickering buyers and the shutdown
Opinion
What agents should know about the next generation of 'high earners, not rich yet'
by Byron Lazine Jan 18
Houston at night
The online homebuying startup, now in 10 markets, also plans to expand to San Antonio later this year
Redfin invests in tech-enabled contracting startup Pro.com
Pro.com just scored $33M from big-name investors
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 17
Microsoft is putting up $500M to help affordability crisis in Seattle
The tech giant is using the money to provide low- and market-rate loans and grants
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
Davis denies he was fired, insists he resigned from Keller Williams after meeting with Gary Keller
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
Shutdown prompts Fannie Mae to tweak lender requirements
The mortgage-backed securities giant is in some cases waiving employment and income verifications and requiring cash reserves
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 17
HomeSpotter acquires open house software company Spacio
HomeSpotter builds apps and provides digital marketing services, while Spacio offers a digital sign-in platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 17
Zillow Instant Offers sign
Zillow Offers will launch in Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando and Portland later this year
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
Another big management shuffle: Now it's HomeServices
Gino Blefari is moving from CEO of the franchise arm to the brokerage one, while founder Ron Peltier becomes chairman
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Builder confidence rises due to falling mortgage rates
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman says housing demand is likely to increase in the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Money hands
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is raising fines across the board for violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which prevents kickbacks between brokers and lenders
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
WeWork CEO made millions leasing buildings to WeWork
A number of the private company's investors reportedly expressed concern over a potential conflict of interest
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
RE/MAX brokerage owners are forming franchisee association
RMX Association will offer educational opportunities and communicate with RE/MAX's corporate headquarters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Roofstock hires former Tesla executive to run operations
Fiona Taylor previously served as a director of operations and customer service for the electric car maker
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16