Gary Keller, Premier Agent, ‘modest recession’: Inman’s top 5 stories of the week
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for April 8-14, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 22
Neat Loans wins backing from Comcast venture capital subsidiary
In addition to financing, Forecast Labs offers startups access to direct response television, direct mail programs
by Matt Carter Apr 20
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff says CoStar is 'rooting for chaos'
The CEO-turned-proptech investor warns a government probe into cooperative compensation between agents could be a 'black swan' event that benefits CoStar
by Taylor Anderson Apr 19
Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame
A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
Unproductive agents, homebuyer sentiment, Power Buyers: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for April 8-14, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 15
Los Angeles agent Carl Gambino moving New York team to Compass
Carl Gambino, who has advised 2 of the 3 Jonas Brothers as well as Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, is signing on with Compass in New York and leaving the Modlin Group, it was announced
by Ben Verde Apr 15
Sotheby's International Realty CEO on topsy-turvy COVID-era market
Ahead of Inman Connect New York next week, Sotheby's International Realty CEO Philip A. White, Jr. spoke about the rapid recovery of the high-end real estate market and other surprises
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
Homie to expand Power Buyer program amid surge in demand
The expanded program and a new buy-before-you-sell offer will be unveiled in Colorado and Utah in the next 2 weeks, followed by Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, executives told Inman exclusively
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
Inman names Emily Paquette as new CEO of company
Emily Paquette, who previously served as Inman's chief revenue officer, is taking over from Josh Albertson, who helmed Inman for 5 years
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Former BoxBrownie director to lead NAR tech accelerator in Australia
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors' Second Century Ventures
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Cornerstone latest lender to take mortgage loan servicing in-house
In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home
by Matt Carter Apr 13
What economic shocks are in store for the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine higher interest rates and their market impact, the average number of offers written per sale according to a new study and value-added home improvements
by Byron Lazine Apr 13
Should home floor plans be copyrighted intellectual property?
In a brief filed late last week, NAR suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits 'against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
Changing of the guard at Fannie Mae as mortgage giant seeks CEO
Wells Fargo veteran Michael Heid will succeed Sheila Bair as board chair as the mortgage giant conducts a national search for its next CEO. Its current CEO, Hugh Frater, is retiring
by Matt Carter Apr 11
After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO
Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion
Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11