Broker Spotlight: David Ellis, The Agency St. George
Learn how this Utah broker has built a brokerage culture that's focused on collaboration and relationship-building
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
NYC pad of recently split Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner lists for $6M
Jonas and Turner, who have been embroiled in divorce proceedings for about 2 months, are attempting to offload their Nolita condo for the 2nd time
Exclusive Survey: 95% would pay a buyer agent under right conditions
A majority of potential buyers say they're open to paying their agents in the wake of legal threats to commissions, according to results from a joint survey conducted by Inman with Dig Insights
by Chris LeBarton Nov 8
Homebuyers respond to biggest drop in mortgage rates this year
Purchase mortgage applications trended up last week for the first time in a month as mortgage rates retreated from 2023 highs, according to the MBA's weekly survey of lenders
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Opendoor to double the number of homes it buys each month: CEO
CEO Carrie Wheeler told Intel that Opendoor wants to purchase 2,000-plus homes per month and that the company is leaning into partnerships like the ones it has with Zillow and eXp
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax
Proponents said the measure would raise $100M per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream
by Taylor Anderson Nov 8
Welcome Homes launches new tools in bid to ease housing crunch
Welcome Homes, a hybrid homebuilder and proptech company, announced its new 'Make-an-Offer' module and an artificial intelligence-backed land analysis report on Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
LoanDepot warns more layoffs are coming — but on a smaller scale
With headwinds in sight for 2024, loanDepot plans to slash $120M in annual expenses following 3 consecutive quarters of cuts, CEO Frank Martell said during a Q3 earnings call Tuesday afternoon
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Inman reveals winners of inaugural Best of Proptech awards for 2023
In recognition of the entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and visionaries pushing real estate forward, the 'Best of Proptech' honors cap the yearlong expansion of Inman's awards program
by Inman Nov 8
The job description of a loan officer has changed
According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever
by Matt Muscat Nov 8
Seal the deal with Instagram leads to generate 10% more business
Instagram expert Michelle Berman-Mikel teaches you to actively prospect and convert your Instagram connections into buyers and sellers who only want to work with you
Blend now focused on growth in quest to return to profitability
The mortgage and banking tech provider reports a $41.8M Q3 net loss with revenue down 27% from a year ago to $40.59M, but company executives emphasize potential for growth
by Matt Carter Nov 7
WeWork, once thought to be the future of work, files for bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey as part of a 'comprehensive reorganization' of the office space leasing giant
by Ben Verde Nov 7
Get ready to play landlord with the latest version of The Sims
Players can experience what it's like to manage rentals in a real city, with tenants who harass each other, miss rent and commit crime
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
'Sue the lawyers for defamation': Your post-Sitzer sound-off
We asked what changes you're seeing, and what changes you're making, now that the first of the commission lawsuits is officially in the rearview mirror. You had thoughts
by Inman Nov 7