Is the ‘proptech winter’ ending? This is what investors are watching
Some companies that were red-hot during the COVID housing market had to either pivot or die when rates rose and major funding rounds dried up. But green shoots may be emerging
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
Brad Inman: Stop worrying about fitting in and follow your dreams
The entrepreneur and founder of Inman Group gets why people don't want to stand out. But there's also risk in letting dreams go unfulfilled, he told the audience at an Inman Connect Austin
by Daniel Houston Oct 9
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
'Be a strategist, not a salesperson' to win with today's homesellers
4 leading Keller Williams owners share the key to creating a lead generation strategy that yields offers that homesellers can't resist
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
'Do less, more': Mark Willis shares KW's bare-bones growth strategy
Ahead of his first Family Reunion since returning to Keller Williams as CEO, Mark Willis shared his excitement with Inman — and his call for a return to the basics amid a housing market in flux
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Homeward CEO Tim Heyl and the path forward for power buyers
Heyl said his company is built to handle down markets. He spoke with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York, where he’ll be talking about tech, data and the biggest trends in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Dec 14
Homeward cuts 25% of staff in second round of layoffs
The power buyer previously cut 20% of its staff in August. The cuts come as the broader real estate industry grapples with soaring mortgage rates and slowing sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
EXCLUSIVE: Read Inman's Industry Blueprint for a Changing Market
At CEO Connect in Las Vegas, the real estate industry's top leaders collaborated to create our first-ever 'Industry Blueprint for a Changing Market'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
Homeward sheds 20% of workforce amid 'sudden and sizable' downturn
Founder and CEO Tim Heyl told employees in a letter Wednesday that the slowing market had made a sizable dent in the company's 'buy with cash' product, according to a spokesperson
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
CoStar, Adena Hefets take top Inman Innovator awards at ICLV
Out of nearly nearly 600 nominations received from the public, these are the real estate industry innovators that stood out in 2022, according to an announcement at Connect Las Vegas on Friday
Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today
Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first 2 years of the COVID housing market. Homeward's CEO shares what's next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Homebuyers 'win with cash' as Homeward launches on West Coast
The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to 7
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
3 CEOs share their tips on tackling affordability: 'It's a time to fight'
Homeward CEO Tim Heyl, Divvy CEO Adena Hefets and Flyhomes CEO Tushar Garg dished on how the market shift has impacted Power Buyers at Inman Connect Now on Thursday
by Marian McPherson Jun 23
Power buyer Homeward floats into Florida with Miami, Tampa launch
Texas-based power buyer Homeward launched in Florida on Tuesday. Buyers will be able to request cash offers and use the platform's mortgage and title services
by Marian McPherson May 10