The Inman Weekender, August 11-12, 2018
The week's top real estate industry stories and practical advice to use this weekend
by Inman Aug 10
RE/MAX balloon floating over homes
Executives Abby Lee, Amy Somerville and Anne Miller are getting new titles
by Teke Wiggin Aug 10
Here's how to donate to Pacific Union plane crash families
Pacific Union International will donate $100,000 to the families of its agents who were killed in Sunday's crash
by Patrick Kearns Aug 10
More than 10% of US properties still 'seriously underwater' in Q2
On the bright side, nearly 25% of all American properties are now equity rich, including more than 40% in California
by Patrick Kearns Aug 10
Redfin expands iBuyer program, reports Q2 revenue of $142.6M
The Seattle-based brokerage’s iBuyer expansion comes after a successful second quarter for Redfin Now, more than doubling purchases and sales
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
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Who has the best tech, brand, compensation and value proposition?
by Jeff Lobb Aug 9
Insurance commissioner warns wildfire victims of scammers
Commissioner Dave Jones says price gouging, offers of debris removal and fraudulent charitable solicitation are the most common scams in the wake of a disaster
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Beverly Hills Realtor Association emails racially insensitive meme, apologizes
The association's CEO says he'll be taking 'immediate corrective action' after offensive meme
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Compass' head of communications departs
After leading the New York-based tech brokerage's comms during rapid growth, Julie Binder is returning to the consulting world
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Home prices in the nation's metros reach an all-time high
A new survey from NAR says the ongoing inventory crunch and increased interest in buying is leading to record prices
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Real estate agents are split on Zillow's Arizona broker's license
The Seattle tech company says it acquired the license to continue operating Zillow Offers in Phoenix. Some agents welcome the news, while others are suspicious
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Remax balloon
Repositioned as ERA Realty Group, the Maryland-based franchisee has 55 agents
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Zillow market cap plummets by $1.6B after mortgage acquisition, earnings
Wall Street is reacting poorly to the company’s latest financials and moves, with stock plummeting more than 17% on Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Fund unveiled for families of real estate agents killed in plane crash
Pacific Union International announced a fund for family members left behind, after 3 agents with the company were killed en route to the Tom Ferry Success Summit
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Zillow Instant Offers sign
The Arizona Department of Real Estate is requiring the license so the Seattle tech giant can keep operating its Zillow Offers homebuying and selling service in the state
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Zillow to acquire Mortgage Lenders of America, streamline buying through Zillow Offers
The move aims to make the homebuying process more seamless for consumers looking to buy homes directly through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6