Guild Mortgage set to acquire, rebrand Academy Mortgage
Upward of 1,000 Academy Mortgage employees will make the transition to Guild, including more than 600 originators, Guild said in announcing the 6th acquisition in 3 years
by Matt Carter Feb 13
WATCH: The Zillow 'super app' is kind of already out there
Zillow President Susan Daimler talked with Inman founder Brad Inman about the new 'super app' the company has in the works
by Jessi Healey Feb 13
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
Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal's 'household name'
Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Anywhere Real Estate appoints new chief technology officer
Former Capital One executive Rudy Wolfs is Anywhere's new chief technology officer. Wolfs will lead the franchisor's tech and product strategy
by Marian McPherson Feb 13
The subscriptions that consistently provide bang for your buck: Pulse
When you're watching your pennies, those repeating subscriptions and memberships can add up. Here are the ones you deem must-haves
by Inman Feb 13
6 steps to driving growth through corporate social responsibility
When you get clear on your mission and your brand's culture, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you can create positive and sustainable initiatives as you forge community partnerships
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 13
Stop selling simply bricks and mortar. You're selling a lifestyle
Each sale is less about the physical property and more about selling a vision, Adria Lawrence writes. Paint a picture where work-life balance, leisure and personal growth coexist
by Adria Lawrence Feb 13
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur's 'Franchise 500' list
'Mortgage brokerage in a box' offering makes Entrepreneur's list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Feb 12
Move Inc. sees 13% revenue decline as Realtor.com traffic improves
The Realtor.com parent company saw revenue decline 13% to $127M in the fiscal 2nd quarter. Mobile and website annual traffic growth remained flat, improving from Q1's 12% loss
by Marian McPherson Feb 12
This Black History Month, do more to promote Black homeownership
It's frustrating to see how misunderstood and divisive DEI efforts are, broker Janel Randall writes, while real estate professionals work every day to debunk myths around Black homeownership
by Janel Randall Feb 12
Mr. Cooper now collects payments on $1T in mortgages amid big Q4
Investors pushed shares in the Dallas-based mortgage loan servicer to a new high on Friday as executives in a Q4 earnings call said they'll keep investing in technology that boosts efficiency
by Matt Carter Feb 12
WATCH: The importance of reading your contracts
Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos talk with Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, understanding your contracts, professionalism in the industry and more at ICNY
by Inman Feb 12
WATCH: What commercial deals teach us about buyer commissions
US commercial real estate could show the way forward for residential buyer commissions. Redfin's Joe Rath, Collabra's Russ Cofano, CRMLS' Ed Zorn join James Dwiggins to discuss
by Jessi Healey Feb 12
WATCH: Mauricio Umansky talks American Real Estate Association
Mauricio Umansky talks about his new professional organization, American Real Estate Association or AREA, with Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York
by Jessi Healey Feb 10