Big Tech loses its appetite for office space, adding to landlord woes
Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, and Google are offloading office space and letting commercial leases expire
by Ben Verde Apr 16
Jeff Bezos adds $90M mansion to Miami property portfolio
The mansion marks the Amazon founder's third such purchase on Indian Creek Island, an exclusive enclave in Miami with limited availability. The island is also known as 'Billionaire Bunker'
Doss debuts 'accelerator' program to waive franchise fees
Twenty participants in the new program will not have to pay Doss' normal $15,000 franchise fee, though they will have to commit to growing their businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 4
Meet the French baker behind California's big commission suit
Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Compass COO Greg Hart to leave company at year end
Hart joined Compass in 2020. After his departure, the fast-growing brokerage will eliminate the role of chief operating officer
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 12
Piñata CEO: Tech can make life better for renters and managers
Lily Liu's company offers rewards and credit reporting for renters. And she said that while there is anxiety in the market, technology has the potential to make things better
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
How early adopters in real estate learned to stop worrying & love AI
Less than a year after becoming available, tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E have inspired brokers to explore — and integrate — artificial intelligence, a rigorous process of trial and error, they told Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
5 must-have Prime Day deals to shop for now
For 2 days only, July 11 and 12, you’ve got a chance to score great deals for yourself, your business and clients
by Troy Palmquist Jul 11
Virginia is for lovers, irked buyers, stubborn sellers and bidding wars
Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
5 years after Amazon staked its claim in Virginia, luxury is thriving
Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington's lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing
Will migration fizzle out in 2023? History points to existential shift
The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn't mean people aren't moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31
Rendering of National Landing in Northern, VA for Amazon HQ2
Amazon is expected to complete the first phase of its new Virginia headquarters in June, but it's pausing construction on the larger phase of the project across the street
by Ben Verde Mar 6
Better lets Amazon workers put up stock as mortgage collateral
Through Better's Equity Unlocker program, borrowers pay a higher interest rate and Better can seize pledged shares if owners default or try to sell their stock before paying off their mortgages
by Matt Carter Feb 28
The best Black Friday deals for real estate agents in 2022
Inman's 2022 Black Friday picks for real estate agents, brokers, clients and everyone else in their sphere is jam-packed with cutting-edge tech, home goods and so much more
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
Abuzz, then a bust: What happened with all that big 'platform' chatter?
Opinion
Real estate platforms were a hot topic a few years ago, but for even some of the biggest companies, sprawling enterprise has been the quickest way to failure, Inman founder Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Nov 7