Realogy's corporate reshuffling continues across the business
Real estate giant announces more executive changes at brokerage and franchise operations
Airbnb wins big mortgage support, but loses Detroit
Hosts can now report their home sharing income when applying for refinancing
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 8
News Corp. headquarters
Chief executive says company is pushing for listing dominance in the New York market
by Caroline Feeney Feb 8
Zillow posts record $1B in revenue for 2017
Contacts from Zillow Group now account for an estimated 7.5% in overall real estate commissions
Jay Thompson announces retirement from Zillow
'The simple reason for retiring now is it’s just that time,' Thompson wrote in a blog post
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 8
Churchill Mortgage's 'pre-underwriting' program helps homebuyers compete
'Certified' buyers get a head start on securing funding and may have a leg up with sellers
by Gill South Feb 8
Denver could be axing 'slot homes' as soon as March
Moratorium on the construction of this unconventional architectural style awaiting approval from city
by Gill South Feb 7
Property developer LeFrak backs 'insurtech' startup Jetty
LeFrak joined Jetty's Series A round and will introduce its products across its multifamily buildings
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 7
Majority of Americans believe home prices will go up
New Fannie Mae Home Sentiment survey reveals consumer outlook
Deutsche Bank hit with housing discrimination lawsuit
National Fair Housing Alliance accuses German banking and financial behemoth of neglecting foreclosed properties in minority neighborhoods
Real estate hires and promotions: February 2018
February 2018 is already witnessing an array of real estate industry hires and promotions. Who’s making moves? Which businesses are bringing in new blood or creating fresh positions? Here’s a rundown of some recent HR news across the board.
by Inman Feb 7
Former Keller Williams CEO Chris Heller takes over loanDepot's mello Home
Former leader of the world's largest real estate franchise named CEO of loanDepot's new platform for linking pre-approved buyers with agents
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 7
Trulia will show listings' LGBT housing and employment protections
Trulia will incorporate information on local LGBT protections into its listings
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 7
Bitcoin cryptocurrency stock house
Backed by venture capital firm Fifth Wall, Harbor is releasing an open source 'R-Token' to help crypto startups comply with regulations
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 6
Should real estate fear the stock market tumble?
The impact may be more psychological than material, and when confidence is shaken, we turn to the stability of housing.
Houzz acquires interior design business management startup IvyMark
The tool offers project management, furniture delivery scheduling and more
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 6