Home showings see unusual drop in April. Is it a blip or something else?
Showings were down nationwide in April, which is strange because April is typically when the housing market hits a high point, ShowingTime President Michael Lane said in a new report
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
'Sellers are starting to freak out:' Redfin CEO sees market slowdown
During his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising mortgage rates, softening home price growth and changing buyer attitudes are all signs of an impending shift
by Marian McPherson May 27
Does a good earnings season foreshadow trouble ahead?
Many real estate companies did very well during the first quarter of 2022, but their leaders also repeatedly mentioned the specter of 'headwinds' on the horizon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9
Redfin takes in nearly $600M in Q1 revenue as market share grows
Revenue, market share, web users and homes sold by RedfinNow all rose. But the company reported a $90.8M net loss in a Q1 earnings call on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson May 5
Redfin settles 'digital redlining' discrimination case
Redfin has reached a settlement with the National Fair Housing Alliance in its discrimination case after nearly 2 years. The brokerage will pay $4M along with making several policy changes
by Marian McPherson May 2
Keller Williams debuts new diversity education program
The program is meant to help agents widen their client base to a more diverse pool of consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29
Inman Connect Las Vegas
Inman Connect Las Vegas is right around the corner. Get your ticket now for the best price
by Jodie Cordell Apr 20
Inman Connect turns 25: The top 20 moments of real estate's best bash
The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 18
Redfin closes $137.8M acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans
The deal to purchase the California-based national mortgage lender accelerates the brokerage's strategy to become a one-stop shop for buying, selling, renting and financing a home
by Matt Carter Apr 4
RentPath rental listings go live on Redfin's real estate portal
For the first time, Redfin users will now be able to search the Seattle-based brokerage's online listing portal for homes and apartments for rent, it was announced Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Mar 24
'A spigot turned on full-blast': Ahead of spring, agents scramble for help
Brokers and team leaders told Inman they've been racing to hire support staff in preparation for real estate's busiest season of the year — but finding good help hasn't been easy, they say
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Redfin revenue soars 163%, even as losses return in Q4
The company's plan to broaden its revenue sources made progress, with title, mortgage and iBuying offerings on track to generate profits, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Redfin CEO: 'We probably waited too long to build a national brand'
During Inman Connect Now, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also noted that there is pressure on agent commissions right now, and expressed support for the MLS system
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2
The 'tap tap' mortgage
Opinion
Tech advances in data, authentication, artificial intelligence and loan processing are making mortgage fulfillment easier. Why can't a simple iris scan make mortgage funding even quicker?
by Brad Inman Jan 18