Offerpad confirms layoffs after ‘restructuring’ amid down market
The iBuyer declined to confirm how many employees have been let go. Recent SEC filings show widespread cuts compared to a year earlier
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
Offerpad launches transaction oversight portal for agent partners
Powered by Offerpad enables the iBuyers's PRO and MAX agent partners to manage listings, get real-time transaction updates and directly communicate with Offerpad support staff
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?
Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider
by Michael Zaransky Aug 6
Offerpad trims Q2 loss, but sales and revenue continue to slide
Shares in Offerpad hit new all-time low in after-hours trading Monday after the iBuyer reported that it continues to trim its losses but expects further declines in revenue and homes sold in Q3
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Zillow finalizes lawsuit settlement with ARMLS, Metro MLS
Residential portal behemoth Zillow has settled its antitrust suit against Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Multiple Listing Service, Inc., over discontinuing integration with ShowingTime+
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
Demystifying KPIs and essential marketing metrics
Embracing data-driven strategies is essential, new Inman contributor Tara Meier writes. Make it your mission to understand how these insights can guide your decisions and ongoing processes
by Tara Meier Jul 25
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
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Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009
As the US dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in US real estate, according to a new report from NAR
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
Eviction filings skyrocket 25% above pre-pandemic norms
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, 'The Wall Street Journal' revealed
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Dual agency is gaining momentum. Should you walk the tightrope?
Real estate compliance expert Summer Goralik looks at the projected prevalence of dual agency and offers a prescription for determining whether it's the best option for agents and their clients
by Summer Goralik Jun 4
UHM revamps leadership team to support growing national footprint
Ohio-based Union Home Mortgage boosted capacity by acquiring Amerifirst Home Mortgage. New divisional leadership structure supports a 'rapidly expanding, nationwide footprint'
by Matt Carter Apr 23
Sun Belt property managers merge as Bryten Real Estate Partners
Phoenix-based MEB Management Services and St. Petersburg, Florida-based Weller Management announced their merger on Monday
by Ben Verde Apr 16
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The federal agency will send checks to 54,689 consumers it says were deceived by advertising and marketing claims made by the iBuyer
Gold Star taps Loanscape to streamline broker onboarding
Counterparty risk and oversight platform provider Loanscape says customizable questionnaires and document requests allow lenders to automate up to 80% of the onboarding workflow
by Matt Carter Apr 1