Propy launches new blockchain-based title and escrow product
The technology should bring transactions closer to the 'click-to-close' experience many real estate players have been chasing for years. It is available in 3 states with plans of expansion
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
E-recording now an option for more than 9 in 10 Americans
Electronic document recording providers Simplifile, ePN, CSC, grow their networks even as business slows
by Matt Carter May 18
Team of rivals: Zillow and Redfin partner to syndicate 3D Home tours
Listing agents using Zillow 3D Home tours no longer have to manually add their tours to Redfin. This is the second partnership between the 2 real estate search portal rivals since 2019
by Marian McPherson May 18
Competition declines for second straight month, report finds
Just 60.7% of home offers crafted by Redfin agents encountered competition in April — the lowest level since March 2021
by Ben Verde May 18
Realtor.com first to add wildfire risk data to listings, helping consumers
Homes and communities will now include a fire factor rating joining the flood risk information, another free feature that is the second-most clicked datapoint on Realtor.com’s listings
by Ben Verde May 16
REX hires lawyer-to-the-stars David Boies to carry on battle with Zillow
Boies, who has represented Al Gore, Harvey Weinstein and failed medical startup Theranos, told Inman he took the case because it's 'important to enhancing competition in housing markets'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 16
What Biden's student loan forgiveness means for real estate
After months of speculation, the Biden administration just announced that it will wipe out as much as $20,000 in individual student loan debt
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind
Abrupt policy shift not expected, but Fed chair confirms that, 'If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared to do less'
by Matt Carter May 13
Realogy name change, seller dos and don’ts, Instagram must-follows: Inman’s Top 5
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week of May 5-12, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh May 13
'I'm with Anywhere': Agents await direction on where Realogy is going
Realogy rebranded as Anywhere on Thursday, surprising agents, industry leaders and branding experts, who were mostly upbeat about what the new name means for the company's trajectory
by Marian McPherson May 13
REX abandons antitrust case against Oregon rebate ban
Discount brokerage says it will focus on 'other issues that cause consumers to be overcharged every time they buy and sell a home'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020
Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 12
Victims of Florida condo collapse reach nearly $1B settlement
The building in Surfside, Florida, crumbled nearly a year ago, killing 98 people. A new settlement will provide payments to victims and their families
by Jim Dalrymple II May 12
WeWork sees revenue uptick in Q1 as losses narrow
WeWork reported revenues of $765M, a 7% increase from the previous quarter and a 28% increase from the first quarter of 2021, according to an earnings call Thursday morning
by Ben Verde May 12
Homeowner equity increased 3% during Q1
Nearly 45% of homes in the country were considered equity rich, up from 41.9% in the fourth quarter. But the rising values are creating barriers for first-time buyers
by Ben Verde May 11
RealScout scores first place at Realogy innovation summit
RealScout has won the summit's $25,000 award. The platform will be added to Realogy's Open Ecosystem, which enables the brand's affiliated agents to use RealScout, among other vendors
by Marian McPherson May 11