Residential construction spending rises for fifth-consecutive month
The steady increase has occurred despite widespread supply shortages, tight labor markets, rising inflation and the volatile cost of wood, according to National Association of Home Builders
by Taylor Anderson Apr 8
How will autonomous self-driving cars affect real estate?
Opinion
Innovations in technology have already changed buyer behavior over the years. Find out how driverless vehicles may (or may not) continue the shift
by Carl Medford Apr 8
As supply dwindled, nation's biggest brokerages gained market share
The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021 and accounted for 61% of home sales, a new report reveals
by Daniel Houston Apr 7
Trulia's former president on what makes a 'world-changing' company
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate
by Taylor Anderson Apr 7
Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know
Opinion
Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential
by Matthew Gardner Apr 7
Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game
Opinion
Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it's TikTok, but for real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out
A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman's quiz to find out
by Taylor Anderson Apr 6
Sagent keeps lining up deals after starting year with a bang
Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Union partners with Sagent to bring its mortgage servicing business in-house. The company has announced several similar deals in months past
by Matt Carter Apr 6
Opendoor disciplined in North Carolina for disclosure lapses
Regulators say the iBuyer misrepresented a home and didn't get the proper permits for another. Its license was suspended for 18 months, but the NCREC has stayed the suspension
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
RenoFi lands $14M Series A to connect home renovators to lenders
The origination and underwriting platform allows homeowners to borrow up to 90% of their home’s 'future value' — after remodeling is complete
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition
Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time
by Matt Carter Apr 5
@properties expands franchise operations to Washington, D.C.
RLAH Real Estate will become the latest in a growing number of @properties franchises. The company will also be the first @properties franchise on the East Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state
The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor's market count to 46
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
CoStar CEO Andy Florance accused of bullying and brandishing gun on video call: Report
Dozens of current and former CoStar employees said CEO Andy Florance's heavy-handed management tactics, which includes publicly ridiculing staffers, made them fearful for their jobs
by Daniel Houston Apr 4
Tom Ferry on buyers, branding, brokerage: The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White are joined by special guest Tom Ferry offering insights on marketing to millennials and expanding your brokerage's end-to-end capabilities
by Byron Lazine Apr 4
Redfin closes $137.8M acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans
The deal to purchase the California-based national mortgage lender accelerates the brokerage's strategy to become a one-stop shop for buying, selling, renting and financing a home
by Matt Carter Apr 4