7 expense-cutting strategies for real estate teams in 2025
Cutting expenses in 2025 doesn’t mean sacrificing quality, Chris Pollinger writes. Maintain profitability and reinvest savings into the areas that truly drive growth
by Chris Pollinger Oct 28
Winners of eXp Realty's eXpcon Hackathon announced
Juan Carlos Barreneche, Alex Kutsishin, Greg Parker, Serge Zahniy and Andrii Omelkovets of Florida claimed first place for their streamlined referral bidding platform
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 28
AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for 'next-gen' renter experience
The vertical integration 'will reduce the stress of moving, deliver increased convenience, and save renters time and money'
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
With Giraffe360, virtual tours are no longer a reach: Tech Review
Like the eponymous mammal, Giraffe360 can see above and beyond what’s merely in front of it
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Propy advances onchain escrow
Acccording to Propy, more than 50 million Americans held or used a form of cryptocurrency in 2023 and that 400 million wallets, or digital accounts that store and provide access to cryptocurrency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 24
Profits roll in at Mr. Cooper as it pursues tech-fueled growth
Deal to acquire Flagstar’s mortgage servicing business later this year is projected to grow Mr. Cooper's customer base to nearly 7M and servicing portfolio to $1.59T
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Smarter AI, agent banking take stage at Real's RISE conference
With a new level of omnipresence indicated by a pulsing, always-on chat environment, the Siri-inspired Leo CoPilot is designed to be at the beck and call of Real dealmakers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 23
No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
CoStar acquires management platform Visual Lease
Visual Lease makes a platform serving more than 1,500 corporate clients. The acquisition bolsters CoStar's core commercial real estate business
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com
Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
FootFallz hits high notes, but it's a familiar tune: Tech Review
The app connects listing agent, title rep, and mortgage partners; and merges productivity, new business generation
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 18
With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans
Residential transition loans are used to rehab investment properties, and Backflip will use Setpoint-backed financing to offer them to its membership
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17
What's the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team
By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation
by Verl Workman Oct 15
Floify teams with Argyle for income and employment authentication
Mortgage tech provider Floify's partnership allows lenders to perform Freddie Mac- and Fannie Mae-compliant verifications without leaving the Floify platform, executives announced Thursday
by Matt Carter Oct 15
RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires
Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman, as the company preps to expand into major luxury markets in the US
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15