Portland, Oregon sign
The push into the Pacific Northwest marks the 12th market in which the all-cash home offer service operates
Zillow’s way or the highway?
IBuyer expert and real estate analyst Mike DelPrete explains how market incumbents are stepping up their game to adapt to a shifting business landscape ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas on July 22-26
by Teke Wiggin Jul 15
GeoCV embarks on virtual staging partnership with BoxBrownie
The partnership will allow homeowners and agents to place photo-realistic furnishings in 3D spaces for as little as $64
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Man tries to buy dream home with forged check for $263K
Mika Dajour Hearne, 29, has been charged with forgery after handing an agent a check worth $262,523.45
Luxury short-term rental startup Sonder raises $210M
The Series D round is the latest indication that investors are hot on startups that rent apartments from landlords to sublease them to tenants and travelers alike
by Teke Wiggin Jul 12
Matterport to acquire AI-driven imaging company Arraiy
Arraiy, which uses machine learning to blend virtual and real environments, will see its engineering team and technology integrated into the Matterport family
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Redfin and Opendoor are teaming up to take on Zillow Offers
In Phoenix and Atlanta, prospective homesellers can now request an Opendoor cash offer directly through Redfin's website and app
by Teke Wiggin Jul 11
This is what it's like to live in Kanye West's $60M mansion
The floors are made of Belgian plaster that can only be repaired by a special crew from Europe
Trulia unveils major redesign and new logo
The Zillow-owned search portal is emphasizing its hyperlocal, community-oriented approach to home search
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
Zillow and Compass reach agreement in 'poaching' lawsuits
Both sides declined to reveal the terms of the agreement, but sources from both companies told Inman they were pleased with the dismissal of both lawsuits
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
Two young arctic wolves looking like they are hugging.
REW will take over Lone Wolf's website, lead generation, CRM and IDX services and is offering incentives for customers who make the transition
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
Frank Lloyd Wright buildings named as World Heritage sites
Hollyhock House is the first UNESCO site in Los Angeles
Epic essay-for-home contest fails
Homeowner Alla Wagner failed to generate enough money in entry fees to justify handing over her $1.3M home
Agent social network Radius launches lead gen marketplace
Agents can pick up leads that were submitted by other real estate professionals, then pay a percentage of their commission when the resulting deals close
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
Why IDX is still a valid part of your lead generation strategy
Opinion
Done right, with focus on useful long-tail keywords and a consumer-friendly property search, an IDX-enabled real estate website is something every agent should consider
by Jay Thompson Jul 10
Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs
The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9