Roomvu makes effective web video marketing fast and affordable
Opinion
Developed by a former high-producing Vancouver agent, the application centers on social video but can tackle much more
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 5
CoStar withdraws bid for CoreLogic after pushback
CoStar cites rising interest rates' impact on the mortgage refinancing market for changing the company's view on the value of CoreLogic
Opendoor reveals ambitious expansion plans
The company wants to double its total markets in 2021 but is eyeing a much bigger goal
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
CoStar strikes out on latest CoreLogic acquisition bid
CoreLogic board asks for more cash for shareholders and a shorter deal time to make up for CoStar's stock price volatility
Full impact of COVID-19 revealed in Opendoor's first earnings report
In its first earnings report since going public, Opendoor posted a net loss of $286M in 2020 and $87M in the fourth quarter alone
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta
The iBuyer platform is now live in a total of 12 US markets
One week after LA launch, Knock blankets Southern California
A rapid expansion from Los Angeles into San Diego, Santa Barbara and markets inland puts Knock well ahead of its '21 in 21' available markets goal
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
A Zillow-owned ShowingTime: 5 MLS strategic concerns
Opinion
It's not just that the MLS is doing business with one of its customers but also the vendor-customer is now providing core services to its competitors — other MLS customers
by Mitchell Skinner Mar 4
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market
Gary Keller admits to ‘losing war’ to software bugs
Keller said the company will begin a '66-day challenge of locking down stabilization' of its core technology platform, including its customer relationship management tool Command
by Patrick Kearns Mar 3
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson
Opinion
Realtor.com is redeeming itself after sitting on the sidelines of the digital real estate wars. With soaring profits and booming traffic, now may be the time to sell
by Brad Inman Mar 3
States Title, now dubbed Doma, to go public via blank check merger
The company will merge with Capitol Investment Corp. V. Such mergers have become an increasingly popular option for companies that want to begin selling shares
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Douglas Elliman parent company launches proptech fund
New Valley Ventures from Vector Group aims to invest in startups focused on supporting a 'rapid transformation of the real estate industry for the benefit of the agent'
Constellation Real Estate Group acquires CRM maker from Move
Top Producer offers a customer relationship manager, as well as a suite of other tools. The company had been a subsidiary of Move Inc. before Constellation picked it up this week
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Century 21 at 50: What’s in store for the brokerage’s golden year
As Century 21 approaches its 50th anniversary this year, the company faces unique challenges when it comes to technology and brand relevance
About Time Tours offers industry mobile app for scheduling showings
The iOS and Android app is ready to go, seeking MLS and brokerage partnerships to streamline in-person property tours
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1