Housing inventory shortage could ease later this year: report
Tech firm and brokerage HouseCanary found a shrinking gap between the number of new listings and the number of listings going under contract — a potential sign of an improving inventory landscape
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
OJO Labs expands into Canada
The company's virtual home shopping assistant and agent referral network are now available in more than a dozen Canadian markets
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
Weichert Realtors launches end-to-end consumer incentive program
'We Do It All, Guaranteed!' will give consumers cash incentives to use Weichert's products to find things like mortgages and insurance
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 14
EXp's Seth Siegler takes on new role as VP of technology innovation
EXp Director of Special Projects Seth Siegler has been named as the leader of the brokerage's newly-minted tech innovation division, according to an announcement on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 13
Offerpad goes live in Indiana as part of Midwest expansion
The iBuyer has started buying and selling homes in the Indianapolis area as it eyes new markets in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbus, Ohio
by Daniel Houston Jul 13
Attom names veteran finance exec Lionel Etrillard as new CFO
Etrillard will lead Attom Data Solutions' financial planning and contribute to the company's growth strategy
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Even if homebuilders wanted to quit lumber, they foresee big hurdles
Lumber prices remain high, but builders say a host of factors prevents them from switching to other materials
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Better acquires UK-based mortgage broker Trussle
Founded in 2015, Trussle has brokered more than $3.7B in mortgage loans. Better said Trussle is the perfect partner for its entrance into the UK
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Phoenix sees biggest housing shortage, NYC biggest surplus
A new report shows that cities in the South and West don't have enough housing, while expensive metros might have too much
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Agent commissions expected to soar to record high in 2021
Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100B for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion
Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?
Opinion
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus
by Byron Lazine Jul 9
Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate
The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Real estate disruption is happening all across the globe: Mike DelPrete
On Wednesday, DelPrete released 'The 2021 Emerging Models in Real Estate Report,' which details emerging trends shaping the industry and the players putting the trends into action
RealScout adds ClimateCheck data to platform
RealScout's addition of climate risk data into its platform follows a recent trend of real estate companies adding similar data to their portals as homebuyers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk
An appraisal contract with blueprints
The data provider says the acquisition will result in easier property comparisons through new real estate reports and visual tools
by Daniel Houston Jul 6