Squabble in paradise: What'll happen to $256M in FTX real estate?
The US and Bahamian governments are jockeying to oversee the bankruptcy of crypto exchange FTX — and its trove of real estate holdings — after the arrest Monday of Sam Bankman-Fried
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
Proptechs, polish your pitch decks: Fifth Wall closes record $866M fund
Venture capital firm Fifth Wall Ventures' fund, the largest ever to focus on real estate technology, will back early- and late-stage proptech companies, including some home renovation innovators
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer acquires rival Trelora
The acquisition will expand the company's footprint to 14 states. The deal also comes amid a challenging time for the real estate technology sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
With Compass as North Star, new brokerages break free of legacy models
Opinion
There is proof that some good is emerging from the industry boat race that Compass created. Its wide, frothing wake helped other alternative brokerage messages reach the surface, and agents are responding to it
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Prevu expands tech, homebuyer rebate model to Texas and Colorado
Prevu's expansion into Austin and Denver brings the number of states in which its agents work to 8, including New York, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
Pacaso, Realm link up to promote luxury co-ownership
Pacaso on Monday announced a joint effort to integrate luxury co-ownership opportunities with Realm's global network of top-producing real estate agents, the company told Inman exclusively
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
The Agency headed to Decentraland with launch of first metaverse office
The Agency Turks and Caicos' new office will be headquartered in Decentraland and developed in partnership with investment company MREIT. It marks the first metaverse office for The Agency
RentSpree, C.A.R. to offer rental management courses for agents
RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state's largest real estate trade group — are set to offer 3 classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 9
Zillow's VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can't be dismissed
Opinion
Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow's strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters
by Brad Inman Dec 9
Zillow acquires VRX Media in big bid to bolster ShowingTime+
Zillow said VRX’s aerial drone photography, virtual staging, 3D tours and high-definition photography will enhance ShowingTime+, its home showing scheduling platform
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 9
7 ways to create full-throttle business momentum starting now
Kick off your real estate success in 2023 by optimizing your Inman Connect New York event experience with these 7 tips
by Laura Monroe Dec 9
Moving hub Relocator's intentions are good, but the competition's are better: Tech Review
Opinion
Yes, discounts are good, but that doesn't do anything in terms of making Relocator a better alternative for agents to offer moving services
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
5 insights on what's next for real estate technology
These experts are shaping the future of real estate technology
by Inman Dec 8
HomeZada wins Wells Fargo Innovation Challenge
The long-term home management app addressed three of its 'Multi-X Innovation' categories for the competition, including, Assets, Commerce and Care
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Keyes Company, Revive partner to boost listing business
A newly renovated home can see an equity increase of 15 to 20%, and agents working with Revive have increased their commissions by an average of 22%, the company says
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7