No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage
The shift in strategy reflects a rising need for affordable and space-efficient housing options amid growing costs and limited land availability, according to an analysis from Zillow released Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 17
Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement
Nation's third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office
by Matt Carter Oct 16
Ryan Rodenbeck on why buyer rep agreements just aren't that hard
The Texas-based Spyglass Realty broker-owner spoke to Inman ahead of Austin Connect on Oct. 9, where he'll emphasize the importance of agent training and buyer representation agreements
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage
Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has 2,000 agents who represent more than $5B in volume. Founders have plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR's iOi Summit
DirectOffer was inspired by the notion that everyone should be able to compete for homes on equal ground and that the industry needs to do more to enable that
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 5
First window-washing robot debuts in Manhattan, with more on the way
The Skyline Robotics robot will be tasked with maintaining the windows of a Durst Organization-owned 45-story Class A office tower on Sixth Avenue in New York City, it was announced this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 29
Where listings are bouncing back — and where they're not: Intel
Agents are having very different experiences in the Midwest compared to the coastal South. Intel breaks down 2 years of Realtor.com data to get to the bottom of this split market
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
$1M homes hit all-time high in US
A record 8.5% of all US homes are worth $1M or more, up from 7.6% last year and 4% before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
The Heart of Texas: Reimagine real estate at Inman Connect Austin
Texas-sized opportunities await you at Inman Connect Austin 2024, where the stars of real estate align with the Lone Star State's unstoppable market Oct. 8-9 in Austin, Texas
by Laura Monroe Aug 15
VC partner: AI will be 'as fundamental as the steam engine'
Delian Asparouhov, a partner at Founders Fund, talked on Wednesday about his plans to manufacture drugs in space and urged real estate agents to lean into tech
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Succeeding in luxury real estate is all about storytelling
Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect Monday argued that good marketing in the luxury segment is all about telling stories that speak to a specific type of consumer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Cornerstone staffs up to grow servicing, builder partnerships
7 executive hires in 2024 included Dana Abernathy, who will expand the company's mortgage servicing operations, and Mike Iorio, who is tasked with growing homebuilder partnerships
by Matt Carter Jul 24
Cost of insurance, property tax top triggers of mortgage delinquencies
These hidden costs of homeownership were given a 37% risk factor for triggering mortgage delinquency by leaders in default servicing, according to a survey by Auction.com
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23