Adam Neumann, former WeWork CEO, returns to real estate industry
Adam Neumann, the embattled co-founder of the coworking startup, has invested $30M in residential management startup Alfred
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
After diversity pledge, Zillow appoints first Black board member
Claire Cormier Thielke, managing director of Hines Asia Pacific and a member of Stanford University's adjunct faculty, is joining Zillow's board of directors
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
OJO Labs acquires fintech startup Digs
The move brings OJO Labs closer to its stated goal of aiding consumers throughout the entire homeownership journey
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
eClosings
Adobe's Sign platform will now offer remote online notarization at a time when digital closings are booming due to the COVID-19 pandemic
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
StreetEasy launches Zestimate-like tool for New York City
StreetEasy Valuation is available to New York City homeowners by request only, however, unlike the public-facing Zestimate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 15
Choice is good! Why new methods of selling homes are a win-win
Opinion
Although no app is going to replace agents, the concern of disruption in the industry is real. And nothing seems to stoke those fears more than non-traditional ways of buying and selling a home
by Jay Thompson Oct 15
EasyKnock and Knock file dueling lawsuits against each other
On Monday, Knock and EasyKnock filed lawsuits against each other alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, among other allegations
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
Offerpad is teaming up with a relocation services company
The partnership with Aires, a global relocation services firm, will unlock Offerpad's myriad real estate solutions for its new partner's relocation clients
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
SoftBank's Vision Fund is seeking startups to take public: Report
Rajeev Misra, the head of the Vision Fund, hinted that SoftBank is launching a special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, in an interview with Bloomberg
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
Hines branches out to property management with new firm
Hines, a real estate development company with offices in over 200 cities, is launching Willowick Residential, a branch specifically aimed at multi-family property management
Snapdocs closes on $60M to further defragment real estate closings
From notary marketplace to raising more than $85 million in under a year, the software company is putting its stamp on digital escrow
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
Inman Handbook on creating online home tours
Learn the tools, tech and tactics needed for marketing properties and showing them at a safe distance when needed
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
RedfinNow expands in California
RedfinNow, Redfin's iBuyer platform, is now live in Sacramento, joining Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs and San Diego, the company announced Friday
by Patrick Kearns Oct 9
Part Instagram, part Pinterest, property search gets social with Rila
Opinion
This new app, inspired by social media, is perfect for real estate listings and agent lead generation. Fun and engaging, the app's success will fall largely on consumer adoption
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Smart home tech for agents: Want the best home office setup?
This year, the home office became a treasured room in most people's homes. To improve your WFH experience (and make it infinitely more comfortable), here are a few smart tech options
by Brandon Doyle Oct 9