PadSplit's co-living housing model launches in Orlando and Las Vegas
These 2 big cities are major resort markets, expanding quickly and in need of affordable housing to accommodate their massive service industries
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
New search engine helps buyers span digital divide in rural areas
Broadband service remains a challenge for large swaths of America. Rural internet service is a key part of the Biden administration's $1.2T infrastructure bill, in which it was allotted $65B
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 18
North Carolina Regional MLS now covers 51% of the state
A wholesale cooperative model has spurred NCRMLS to rapid growth, serving 449 cities and towns in 49 counties by adding the MLS of Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 14
New MLS company will sell data, pay brokers for their listings
REdistribute, a joint venture formed by California Regional MLS and Bright MLS, plans to deliver aggregated MLS data to financial institutions starting in 2023
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 14
What happens to buyers' agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
A couple building their dream home out of thin air
Venture MLS Fund Manager Art Carter: 'CRMLS users, including listing-side agents, brokers, and office staff, have expressed a desire for a shorter, simpler listing input process'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
Flat-fee HomeLister to use Series A funding for national expansion
Already in 17 markets, the alternative sales platform secured $10M in a Series A round led by M13 and Homebrew. It's the second flat-fee or discount service to earn financing this month
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
RentSpree calls on MLSs to include rentals, saying it would help agents
Company says the action would minimize delays for renters, increase efficiency of filling rentals, help agents earn commissions and build their pipelines and standardize the process over time
by Taylor Anderson Jun 28
Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub
The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder
The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 16
NAR listing broker attribution policy deadline delayed at midyear
MLSs will have 6 more months to implement the policy as well as a single data feed policy, NAR's director of engagement told the Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee Wednesday
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO
Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
15 ways to make your property descriptions more inclusive
By making property descriptions inclusive, you create the circumstances for fair housing
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
Redfin CEO: 'We probably waited too long to build a national brand'
During Inman Connect Now, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also noted that there is pressure on agent commissions right now, and expressed support for the MLS system
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17