Airbnb earned $10B last year, more than double pre-pandemic
The company earned $9.9B in total revenue for the year; nearly half was profit. That's more than double the total revenue the company earned in 2019, before the pandemic upended travel
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
Mortgage rates inch back up after Powell warns Fed could hike again
Speaking at an IMF research conference, Powell said the Fed is committed to raising rates as high as needed to bring inflation down, and 'we are not confident that we have achieved such a stance'
by Matt Carter Nov 13
Beth Kushnick went from staging 'The Good Wife' to your listing
The longtime film and TV set decorator turned to staging for NYC-based real estate firm Archpoint Advisory on the cusp of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and is enjoying the opportunity
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
Brad Inman: There's opportunity in the international market
Inman kicked off Inman Luxury Connect Monday with an anecdote about buying a house in Paris, and advice for luxury brokers
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
Mauricio Umansky's winding road from shaky childhood to luxe CEO
After navigating health scares as a child and struggling early in his career, The Agency CEO's wife, Kyle Richards, suggested he get a real estate license, which he says was the 'best decision ever'
Corcoran breaks into Europe with forthcoming Italian affiliate
The firm, previously known as Immobiliare Magri, will officially launch as Corcoran Magri Properties sometime in the next several weeks, the brokerage exclusively told Inman
Mauricio Umansky and globe
'The key takeaway is this,' CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year's report. 'Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
CRM Chime refocuses on real estate agents with latest software update
By delivering market sales data, Chime customers can make better choices about where to focus their follow-up marketing campaigns, launched directly from the resulting search function
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022
Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes 6 big trends to watch
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland
Keller Williams' expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader US real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 12
Chime rings in United Kingdom with Rentancy acquisition
"With Rentancy, we are at the beginning of a long-term product and business development journey expanding into European markets and global property management SaaS space," - Chime CEO Joe Chen
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 28
The Agency acquires Triplemint, raises $35M
The deal and funding come at a time of rapid expansion for Los Angeles-based The Agency. And the firm plans to use the new money to grow even more
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
London Calling: Shares in Mayfair luxury penthouse now available from Pacaso
"On the British Monopoly board, the two most desirable and expensive spots are 'Park Lane' and 'Mayfair.' This stunning Mayfair penthouse duplex apartment will demonstrate exactly why it’s up there right at the top." - Pacaso
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
3 moments that made Move Inc. CEO David Doctorow
Doctorow has helmed the parent company of realtor.com for nearly 2 years, but the foundation for his leadership style was laid years earlier. Read about the 3 moments that sharpened his leadership skills ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 3