Sacrifice, divorce and fishy email: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Sept. 23-29, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 30
Amid Hurricane Ian disaster, real estate pros begin picking up pieces
The storm slammed into southwestern Florida with winds as high as 150 miles per hour. President Biden said it may prove to be the deadliest hurricane in the state's history
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 29
Opendoor expands rapid preapproval app to 3 new states
Once only available in California, the expansion will see the Opendoor Finance App available in Texas, Arizona and Georgia, promising consumers preapproval letters in 60 seconds or less
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 28
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on RPAC to adopt 'Article 10 Rule'
In the wake of Florida Realtors' support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Compass, Opendoor, Fannie Mae: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Sept. 16-22, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 23
For the first time, Opendoor is selling homes at a loss: DelPrete
Opinion
After outpacing the competition, market conditions have finally caught up with the iBuyer, forcing it to prove that its model still works — even in a downturn
by Mike DelPrete Sep 19
Inman's Top 5 stories of the week Sept. 9-15, 2022
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Sept. 9-15, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 17
Ribbon back in expansion mode with push into Illinois and Michigan
Less than 2 months after layoffs, the power buyer is now in 17 states and says it's still on track to meet a goal of being operational in half of the US by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Does remote work spell doom for Florida's housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage fraud, rising home prices in the Sunshine State, and news from Left, Right and Center
by Byron Lazine Sep 15
Zillow accused of 'wiretapping' homebuyers' visits to its website
The suit, 1 of several filed this month against the real estate search portal on similar grounds, argues Zillow is breaking the law by recording the way consumers interact with its websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
RE/MAX Board of Directors eyes new blood as Joe DeSplinter departs
DeSplinter, who joined the board in 2016, informed the lead independent director he intends to retire ahead of the completion of his term, which was scheduled to end next year
by Ben Verde Sep 14
Keller Williams releases updated homebuying guidebook
'Your First Home' is designed to be a guide for new real estate consumers. The book is now in its second edition and includes updated information on an array of timely topics
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs
Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a 'combined 60 years' of experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
These are the 15 best real estate companies to work for in 2022
Last week, 'Fortune' and Great Place to Work released a list of the 35 Best Workplaces in Real Estate in 2022. Zillow, Opendoor and Pacaso were all near the top of the list
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
No retailer captured the dream of 'home' quite like Bed Bath & Beyond
The home goods retailer was not only a store that had everything a person might want for a home, but it symbolized the very American dream of homeownership. Today it's fighting for survival
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Opendoor's buyer agent commission advantage: DelPrete
Opinion
Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model
by Mike DelPrete Sep 9