Inside Real Estate acquires industry competitor BoomTown
In what could be described as the most significant proptech acquisition since Zillow purchased ShowingTime, the resulting company will boast 700 employees and a massive range of customers
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 20
Jonathan Klein: 'Proptech is everyone's friend'
In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, the founder of PropTech Consulting busts myths about this burgeoning area of the real estate industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
RE/MAX rolls out MAX/Tech platform powered by kvCORE
MAX/Tech powered by kvCORE is a new nationwide marketing and business technology solution for RE/MAX offices, teams and agents, the company announced Thursday
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 20
Blockchain Home Registry is on a mission to return home data to the people: Tech Review
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The overarching goal of the software is to put control of housing data back into the hands of the people who actually own it
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 20
Opendoor explores the possibilities of a move in new ad campaign
The campaign dubbed 'This is a Door' pays tribute to the unexpected possibilities that go along with turning a new chapter in life, such as weddings, having babies and adopting new pets
by Ben Verde Jan 19
How Offerpad execs plan to pivot from seller's to buyer's market
Executives at pioneering iBuyer see tremendous opportunity if they can negotiate today's challenging 'in-between' phase where buyers and sellers are on the fence
by Matt Carter Jan 19
IBuying-minded HomeBldr upgrades investment analysis tools
The reporting tool determines a number of return-on-investment scenarios, taking into account market conditions, available financing and any need for renovations and improvements
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
Zillow's ShowingTime+ releases Listing Media Services in 4 markets
Zillow said the photography scheduling and marketing service is the 'first of two next-generation listing marketing products'
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Has eXp done enough to shed costs and still grow in 2023?
The all-online brokerage saw its growth finally slow amid a broader market contraction. CEO Glenn Sanford eyes the challenges ahead for 2023
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
Website builder Luxury Presence lays off 44 employees
'I take full responsibility for this outcome, and I am sincerely sorry to our impacted colleagues and each of you, as I fully appreciate how hard it is to suddenly lose colleagues and friends'
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Kelman: 'I probably should have closed the iBuying business earlier'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman told the 'AP' he wishes he'd closed RedfinNow earlier than during the market correction taking place, calling the business model too risky and expensive
by Ben Verde Jan 17
Lower signs Opendoor as first mortgage platform customer
Lower's 'mortgage as a service' platform lets brands offer digital-first mortgages through application programming interface and no-code solutions
by Matt Carter Jan 17
Why Keller Williams is a tech biz, according to its chief digital officer
In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, Chris Cox, KW's chief technology and digital officer, told Inman what agents are asking for since the market changed
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 17
Splitero's $11.7M Series A takes aims at HELOC market
San Diego-based Splitero has secured more than $1B in total financing to back its model, which offers cash payments, or Home Equity Investments (HEI), to homeowners
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
8 social media trends to watch for (and take advantage of) in 2023
By staying up-to-date on these trends and adapting their social media strategies accordingly, real estate professionals can position themselves for success in 2023 and beyond
by Katie Lance Jan 13
Construction platform Welcome Homes secures $29M Series A round
Era Ventures led the funding round for New York-based Welcome Homes, an online home construction platform that elevates the design and buy process of new property construction
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13