RentSpree, TransUnion partner in tenant screening
RentSpree is working with TransUnion to improve how leasing agents and property managers determine a lease applicant’s background
by Craig C. Rowe May 16
7 social media hacks every real estate agent needs
In a competitive market, these simple but powerful strategies from Alyssa Stalker can help agents boost visibility, grow engagement and generate real leads without feeling stretched thin
by Alyssa Stalker May 2
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
Maryland broker is latest to target NAR’s ‘3-way agreement’
Jerome E. Milko filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, saying the requirement to join local, state and national Realtor organizations is an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
From cold calls to social stardom with Atlanta's Fernando Chavarria
If you wish to elevate your real estate business, do as Chavarria does, Rick Guerrero writes: Talk with people, connect on a human level and never let a chance slip away to show that you care
by Rick Guerrero Apr 11
Estate Media brings on Chad Carroll and Dawn McKenna
With the collaboration, Carroll and McKenna will create original content for real estate professionals and consumers that educates and entertains, Inman has learned
FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
Realogics Sotheby's Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo upzoning this year, timing of the firm's partnership with the AI platform that can predict seller readiness and identify areas for redevelopment couldn't be better
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
Zillow CFO shares $5B revenue goal at Morgan Stanley conference
The portal is on track to reach co-founder Rich Barton's $5B revenue goal, Zillow CFO Jeremy Hofmann said Wednesday at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Homebuyers and homeowners jump on big drop in mortgage rates
Requests to refinance surged 37% last week and were up 83% from a year ago after the biggest 1-week decline in mortgage rates since November, the MBA's latest weekly lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Mar 5
Zillow CEO lauds remote work as portal continues to slash space
The company’s 2024 10-K filing revealed it expects its leasing costs to drop by about $16M over the next 4 years and anticipates earning $26M in sublease income during the same period
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
DOGE cost-cutting exposes risk to cities with federal office space
Impact on certain markets may be ‘profound,’ attorneys warn, as federal agencies look to cut the size of their real estate footprint by as much as 50% under the Trump administration
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes
With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot's purchase loan business
by Matt Carter Feb 5
Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix
Orchard customers can choose to 'move first' using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3