As Tesla sets its sights on Austin, listing agents near plant shift gears
With news of Tesla bringing its headquarters to Austin and a factory nearing its opening, agents are advising sellers nearby to think big
by Daniel Houston Oct 12
Compass stock, market cap tumbles to new low
The company's shares ended Monday trading at $10.74, down significantly compared to when they debuted about 6 months ago. The drop reduced Compass' valuation to $4.2B
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 1-5, 2021
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 Oct 8
Meet 49 of the richest people in real estate, according to Forbes
The publication's list of the 400 wealthiest Americans was chock full of real-estate developers, investors and construction moguls
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Opendoor boosts homebuying power with $9B borrowing limit
Opendoor is on the hunt for more funds, according to a Bloomberg report. The iBuyer's new debt facility agreement will boost its borrowing power to $9B
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
'Master bedroom' nixed from MLS listings in parts of Kentucky, Ohio
Some fair-housing advocates argue the language for a home's primary bedroom and bathroom carries an uncomfortable racial connotation
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Realogy sells most of its interest in Title Resources Guaranty
Realogy will maintain its ownership of Realogy Title Group, which last year provided title, settlement and escrow services for 214K transactions in 43 states under 45 brand names
by Matt Carter Oct 7
Offerpad launches in 106 central Ohio cities, including Columbus
The publicly traded iBuyer has launched its services in the Columbus metro area, bringing its number of markets to 21
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
Coldwell Banker acquires Warburg Realty
The company will now operate under the 'Coldwell Banker Warburg' banner
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Hundreds of public figures escaped taxes through real estate: Report
A new trove of documents details how the wealthy and well-connected have used shell companies to conceal real estate transactions
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
The Real Word: Why were iBuyers put on blast on TikTok?
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a viral TikTok video that criticizes iBuyers, what Americans are willing to sacrifice for a home, and the 'Conjuring' house that's now on the market.
by Byron Lazine Oct 4
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Sept. 25-30, 2021
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 Oct 1
Zillow wraps ShowingTime deal as feds continue FTC investigation
The $500M deal was first announced in February, and prompted a heated debate among ShowingTime users. Despite the deal closing, the FTC is reportedly still seeking information from the companies
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Redfin brings cash offer service to 2 largest markets in North Carolina
The Seattle-based brokerage has launched its iBuyer service in Charlotte and Raleigh
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Tribus debuts new agent coaching program
The Success Team will provide one-on-one guidance on how to get the most out of Tribus' various software tools
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 29
Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month
The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass' aggressive acquisition strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 28