Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu launches AI 'copilot' startup
Wu said he's building 'a field-grade copilot for the labor market that powers how things get built'
by AJ LaTrace May 26
Disney outlines plans for 4,000-home North Carolina community
The community will add housing supply during a historic housing crunch
by AJ LaTrace Apr 15
Keller, Compass, eXp: Inman Top 5
Here are the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers
by Christy Murdock Mar 20
Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales
High mortgage rates and buyer incentives are squeezing builder margins
by Nick Pipitone Mar 16
housing construction, housing, getty
The American Enterprise Institute estimates 64% of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions
by Matt Carter Nov 13
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns under pressure from investors, co-founder
After months of investor criticism, Carrie Wheeler has resigned as Opendoor CEO. A search for a new CEO is now underway
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
Brookfield Properties said to be acquiring Divvy Homes in 'fire sale'
Valued at $2B in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year
by Matt Carter Jan 13
How to build a million-dollar business with new construction
Looking for a way to fight the lock-in effect in your market? According to real estate expert Ricky Carruth, new construction and builder incentives are the keys
by Ricky Carruth Jan 9
JOME's new construction portal nails $9.8M Series A
JOME's AI aims to solve the widespread issue of fragmentation in the marketing of new homes, which is largely relegated to what a developer feels is adequate to attract drive-by traffic
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 18
Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends
Principal of The Polsky Porpino Team shares his perspective on his sales strategy, AI, the upcoming election and his plans for Inman Connect Austin this October
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
On the verge of going private, Doma Holdings is still in the red
San Francisco-based title tech provider, set to be acquired by Title Resources Group, posted a $20.6M Q1 2024 net loss Tuesday, down 46% from a year ago but little improved from Q4 2023
by Matt Carter May 8
Zonda beefs up portal presence with NewHomeSource acquisition
The homebuilding data provider acquired the company behind NewHomeSource.com and the home-design platform Envision
by Daniel Houston Feb 21
Lennar fights high home prices with 3 new mid-range models
The homes are part of the company’s 'Everything’s Included' incentive, which offers a one-stop solution for outfitting a new home
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
Divvy Homes letting 95 employees go, including senior managers
The third round of layoffs in the last 12 months takes effect Nov. 7 and affects employees in 21 states, including Divvy's chief legal officer, vice president of compliance and head of design
by Matt Carter Sep 11
'$100K jail cell': Social media drags price point of Texas tiny homes
Is this mini-floorplan a sign of 'shrinkflation' in housing? This month, the internet weighed in on Lennar's idea of affordability at a tiny-home community in San Antonio
by Daniel Houston Aug 31