Online brokerage Homie lays off nearly a third of its employees
A company spokesperson confirmed that 119 of Homie's 414 employees were laid off on Friday due to a 'changing real estate market'
by Ben Verde Feb 14
RentSpree appoints new chief marketing officer
Channing Fleetwood will oversee RentSpree’s brand strategy, corporate communications and other projects
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 14
#FreeMarkWillis hashtag gains steam amid Keller Williams, eXp beef
Dozens of posts on various social media platforms have weighed in on the latest chapter of a long-running feud between eXp Realty and Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week of Feb. 3-11, 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 Dani Vanderboegh Feb 11
Want privacy as a luxury buyer? In info age, don’t count on it, agents say
Publicity around celebrities buying and selling homes has long been a given. That doesn't mean they like it. Agents told Inman that protecting clients' privacy has become a full-time job
by Taylor Anderson Feb 11
Vrbo tallies strong revenue in Q4 despite disruption from Omicron
Expedia Group earnings still fall short of pre-pandemic levels, but travelers appear to be growing accustomed to living with the virus, executives said during an earnings call Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 11
How much will the housing market slow in 2022? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White weigh in on the state of the housing market, homebuyer perceptions, and feuds between real estate agents and the metaverse
by Byron Lazine Feb 10
Fathom Realty grows by 435 agents in Utah with iPro acquisition
Cloud-based real estate brokerage makes third acquisition in last 8 months
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Zillow revenue soars, losses deepen in Q4 amid fast-moving iBuying exit
Zillow's now-shuttering iBuyer business sent revenue soaring, but also significantly amplified losses during the final months of 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
What to watch for in Zillow's first post-iBuyer earnings report
Zillow's last earnings report included news that the Zillow Offers iBuyer program would shut down. Three months later, observers are waiting for the next pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Who is Mark Willis, the CEO at the center of Keller Williams' eXp feud?
Colleagues and real estate professionals offer their take on Mark Willis, who made waves with his sharp leadership skills and charisma that ushered the Texas-based brokerage into a new era
by Marian McPherson Feb 10
Former KW CEO Chris Heller to advise startup Blended Sense
Heller will retain his current position as chief real estate officer at OJO Labs, while also becoming an adviser and investor in Blended Sense
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
Unison securitizes record $443M in residential equity agreements
As home prices soar, institutional investors warm to the idea of taking an equity stake in single family homes
by Matt Carter Feb 9
Sereno partners with @properties, becomes Christie's affiliate
As a result of becoming an affiliate, the California indie will also rebrand and become known as Sereno Christie’s International Real Estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
Houwzer breaks into 'power buyer' game with $118M Series B round
Flat-fee, end-to-end real estate brokerage Houwzer is launching cash offer and buy before you sell services in six markets
by Matt Carter Feb 8
3 top execs depart Better after SPAC merger delay and layoffs
Better employees reportedly 'leaving the company in droves' following the return of CEO Vishal Garg
by Taylor Anderson Feb 8