Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you're in luck
Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Zillow exec: AI should give agents 'time to go do the human stuff'
Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it
by Marian McPherson Jan 16
AI real estate agent
After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask
by Nick Pipitone Jan 15
Zillow, Redfin ask judge to throw out federal lawsuit over $100M partnership
The 2 portals say the syndication agreement they struck last year provides advantages for both renters searching for homes and property managers looking to lease buildings
by Taylor Anderson Jan 14
Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans
Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 14
The secret 'gray market' of inventory (and how to tap into it)
What if 'not for sale' didn’t mean 'not interested'? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between 'just browsing' and 'for sale'
Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools
Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals
by Inman Jan 12
The portal-war endgames that real estate agents actually want: Intel
There's broad dissatisfaction with Zillow's primacy in the listing space, according to the latest Intel Index survey of real estate professionals. Here's what they say they want instead
by Daniel Houston Jan 12
Rentspree's Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations
Investors and retail portfolio operators now have a technology option that can reduce dependence on disconnected property management solutions
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
Does Luxury Presence's $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
The funding is a good sign for real estate technology founders and growth-minded executives, helping support the argument that the 'proptech winter' is facing an optimistic change of season
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a 4th competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35% this year
by Taylor Anderson Jan 7
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
Top 5 lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI tech to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform
by Matt Carter Jan 7
Alex Vidal interview
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Is AI working for you?
Christie's International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines 3 guiding principles that help brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business
by Gavin Swartzman Jan 6
Klipster tech review
The mobile app helps agents create and share listing and social marketing content on its consumer-facing network
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 6
More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026
Leaders including eXp's Leo Pareja, REMAX's Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31