The economic downturn won't end investment in real estate tech
Venture capitalists Constance Freedman and Paul Levine said Thursday that there's still plenty of space for innovation and money to disrupt the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
The market hasn't fully recovered yet, but agents in luxury markets around the US told Inman that deals are still happening and activity appears to be on the rise
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
'Black swan of 2020': Venture firm behind Trulia, Airbnb sounds alarm
Sequoia Capital believes the coronavirus could lead to reduced business activity, supply chain disruption and other long-lasting problems
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 5
Why isn't buying a house more like shopping at Amazon?
Opinion
There's no rhyme or reason in the world why the homebuying and selling process should be so archaic and inefficient for consumers
by Subrao Shenoy Mar 3
Qualia CEO Nate Baker talks tech disruption, iBuyer growth and 'onerous' housing regulations
Baker, whose company produces software to streamline real estate transactions, thinks trends like iBuying will get bigger even as supply shortages continue to plague cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20
Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin's most competitive of 2019
White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for US homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
Latest employment news is too good for a rate drop
The latest jobs report is good; most other factors are stable. The economic wild card is the uncertain prospects of the outcome of the trade talks with China.
by Lou Barnes Dec 6
Title software startup Qualia raises $55M in latest funding round
The digital closing company plans to use the funds make new hires and accelerate its growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Cash offer startup Ribbon raises $330M in cash and debt
Ribbon sees itself as a kind of credit card for homebuying and aims to make consumers who need financing more competitive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp
Younger luxury buyers may have made their fortunes in technology IPOs or acquisitions, meaning their personal networks are very different from what old money buyers bring to the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
Opendoor appoints new batch of executives, board members
The new leaders — none of whom have backgrounds in real estate — have previous experience working at Amazon, Netflix, Hulu and in the venture capital industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
Groundfloor gets $3M more from individual real estate investors
Crowdfunded real estate investment platform continues impressive growth in Q2 of 2019
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 31
Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners
Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Short-term rental firm iTrip Vacations expands to Silicon Valley
The company operates individually owned franchises in more than 60 markets across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 16