Miami investors lose another hotel to foreclosure auction
In the same week that the investment firm lost the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC to a foreclosure auction, CGI Merchant also had to let go of the Gabriel Miami in a second auction
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 12
Investors bullish on Blend on Q2 earnings and revenue beat
Cloud banking software provider continues to grow consumer banking revenue, while reversing the decline in its main line of business of providing services to mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Aug 9
Lofty acquires real estate CRM company Firepoint
While there is overlap in a number of product features, Firepoint's integration should bolster Lofty's CRM features, web marketing and namely, its customer base
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9
Offerpad confirms layoffs after ‘restructuring’ amid down market
The iBuyer declined to confirm how many employees have been let go. Recent SEC filings show widespread cuts compared to a year earlier
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
Falling rates pique buyers' interest, but not their pocketbooks
A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
Commission, communication, compliance: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 9
Expedia adjusts H2 projections despite revenue growth
The firm reported total lodging bookings of $20.7B for Q2 across all of its platforms
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 9
NAR: Settlement mandates 'benefit' buyers and sellers
Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging, but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents
Now in beta, Eden's AI home search aims to upend 'Big Search'
Agents can use Eden to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9
Investors aren't ready to buy in to Better's comeback story
Digital mortgage lender boosted Q2 loan production by 45% and says it's on track to originate more than $1B in mortgages in Q3 for the first time in 2 years, but losses continue to mount
by Matt Carter Aug 8
RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters
Franchisor reported its US agent count fell 6.3% during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8% compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Offerpad launches transaction oversight portal for agent partners
Powered by Offerpad enables the iBuyers's PRO and MAX agent partners to manage listings, get real-time transaction updates and directly communicate with Offerpad support staff
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
ICYMI at Inman Connect Las Vegas: Broker edition
Discover key brokerage takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas that will help you enhance you practices, leverage technology and navigate the evolving real estate landscape
by Jessi Healey Aug 8
Tri-State Christie's Real Estate affiliate launches trusts division
Christie's International Real Estate Group has welcomed Howard Morrel and Leslie Hirsch to launch the Trusts & Estates Division to facilitate the sale of estates and trust-owned properties