Is the housing market crashing? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White offer insights on NAR's pending-home-sale stats, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and name Tom Toole Marketeer of the Week
by Byron Lazine Mar 3
Better Mortgage now licensed in every state but Nevada
With expansion into Massachusetts, Hawaii and New Hampshire, Better says its mortgage services now reach '99% of the U.S. market'
by Matt Carter Mar 2
IBuyers purchased over 70K homes in 2021, doubling previous record
'IBuyers purchased 70,402 homes in 2021, more than double the previous annual high of 32,726 homes in 2019,' according to Zillow's Q4 iBuyer report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 2
Looking for real estate staffers? Good luck
A shortage of workers, the number of people who prefer to work remotely and the anticipated rate of pay are making it difficult to find talent. Here are some tips for how to hire the right person
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
Douglas Elliman sees rising revenue in 1st earnings since spinoff
The earnings report is its first as a stand-alone publicly traded company. Douglas Elliman's spinoff from its parent company was seen as a strategic boon to woo investors
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Porch's 2021 losses top $109M as company keeps eye on expansion
Despite overall losses, the home services marketplace's revenue more than doubled in 2021. The company says it may be profitable this year
by Taylor Anderson Mar 1
RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger set to open 20 Daddy's Chicken Shacks
Liniger purchased 20 franchised locations in Denver and Phoenix of Daddy's Chicken Shack, a popular West Coast fast food chain. Liniger has been part of its board of directors since 2021
by Marian McPherson Mar 1
Airbnb logo on smartphone
Short-term rental companies were looking at 2022 as the year international travel surged again. Will Russia’s war in Ukraine temper results?
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Funnel Leasing lands $36.5M Series B round for renter-first technology
Funnel's software provides users with a suite of features for renter outreach and communications at multiple stages of the renting life cycle
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
What to watch as RE/MAX's R4 conference unfolds this week
The company is set to begin a new chapter as CEO Adam Contos departs and big changes sweep across the broader industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
As mortgage profits shrink, Rocket determined to grow market share
The nation's largest mortgage lender sees itself as a fintech platform that's out to unlock the lifetime value of its clients
by Matt Carter Feb 25
Police investigating suspected arson at CoStar's headquarters
The Wednesday-evening incident, which reportedly involved two cars, comes as CoStar faces criticism from ex-employees and as it pushes further into the residential sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 25
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week of Feb. 18-24, 2022
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
by Inman Feb 25
Are we in a real estate bubble? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine Gary Keller's opening remarks for hints of a bubble, 'The Wall Street Journal' for stock tips and 'South Park' for the lulz
by Byron Lazine Feb 25
AREAA President: NAR report outlines 'double trouble' in housing market affordability
Opinion
NAR's '“Double Trouble' report examines affordability with a focus on ethnicity and annual household income. It shows how these issues disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic and Asian communities
by Tim Hur Feb 25
Vacasa's 35,000 homes get tech upgrades, including keyless entry
The company says the improvements provide a win-win for guests and homeowners, as well as the communities in which the rental homes reside
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24