Title software startup Qualia raises $55M in latest funding round
The digital closing company plans to use the funds make new hires and accelerate its growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
One year later, Amazon's HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia
Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Owners pull sex dungeon home off market, pivot to BDSM rental
The Pennsylvania property went viral after Zillow and Redfin took down photos of its so-called sex dungeon
A brief history of the open house
Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Officials move to raze Mohamed Hadid's Bel Air spec mansion
The father of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid began construction on the mansion in 2017. Since then it's become the target of a criminal case and a major FBI investigation
Kleard Now launches app for self-guided tours of vacant homes
Identity verification software Kleard pushes into self-guided buyer tours by partnering with a smart-lock manufacturer. The product launches in early 2020 with availability in 23 markets
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Viral Zillow listing featured lines of white powder on kitchen counter. Was it cocaine?
The listing, for a 5-bedroom home in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, hit social media after homeowners and agents noticed the powder in one of the property photos
Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers
The online real estate giant revealed Tuesday that homeowners only get on average 0.22 percent more selling on the open market than they do through Zillow Offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Woolworth penthouse for sale. Ordinary minds need not apply
Developer Ken Horn has been trying to find a buyer for the uniquely designed, 5-story penthouse for nearly 5 years
Agentology rebrands as 'Verse,' branches out beyond real estate
Verse will now field and vet leads for companies in sectors such as education and insurance as well as real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban
The discount brokerage argued in a letter that Bright MLS's new policy banning pocket listings will 'act as a restraint of trade'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Joe Pesci lists $6.5M Jersey Shore mansion fit for a 'made man'
The 76-year-old actor, out of retirement this week for the Martin Scorsese epic 'The Irishman,' is known for playing tough guys in gangster movies. He has a home to match
Arizona home hit in drive-by shooting was listed on Opendoor
The home, which had been sitting vacant, was the site of a Halloween party that ended with 5 teenagers shot
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 1
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31