AI-powered Realm-X headlines AppFolio's software updates
Realm-X uses AI to assist users with a number of critical business tasks, including those primary to any property manager’s to-do list involving leasing, maintenance and accounting
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 25
Vacation home demand near 7-year low due to costs, employer policies
Mortgage-rate locks on second homes were down 47% from pre-pandemic levels in August as market factors have made owning a second home more costly and complicated in the last year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Bezos buys a slice of Miami's 'billionaire bunker' for $68M
The Amazon founder and third-richest person in the world reportedly purchased a 3-bedroom property on Indian Creek, a barrier island off Miami
by Ben Verde Aug 11
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
How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate
From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA walkout and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry
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
Lundy sees a better future for home search: Tech Review Update
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Lundy's latest Finding Homes AI integration empowers visually impaired buyers with independent home search
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 10
To tip or not to tip: How to thank your real estate ecosystem this year
As the holiday season reaches its pinnacle, it can be confusing to know when and how to say thanks to those who are keeping you afloat. Here's some advice on how to handle tips and gifts
by Marian McPherson Dec 21
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