Zillow accused of 'wiretapping' homebuyers' visits to its website
The suit, 1 of several filed this month against the real estate search portal on similar grounds, argues Zillow is breaking the law by recording the way consumers interact with its websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
With East Coast merger, United Real Estate adds 1,000 agents
Five years ago, Pearson Smith Realty had only 17 agents. It has since grown to conduct $4.1B annually in real estate transactions
by Daniel Houston Jul 22
The 10 most stable housing markets in the United States, ranked
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Remote work's impact on real estate will linger — possibly forever
The CEO of IBM, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, recently described remote work as 'the new normal.' And that translates to permanent changes to the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
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
The shifting market will slow prices down — but won't stop them cold
The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn't mean homes can't still appreciate in value
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
7 practical ways real estate's biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
How to work with baby boomers, the X-factor in today's housing market
Baby boomers are the second-largest generation in US history. They're now becoming empty nesters and retiring but remain a force in the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
How to work with Gen X clients: A powerful (but overshadowed) force
Generation X is smaller than the cohorts that came both before and after. But the group is also in its prime earning and homebuying years now, meaning it's a force to be reckoned with
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
How to survive the future as Generation Z hits the real estate market
Generation Z includes people now in their 20s and teens. They're young, but beginning to buy houses and poised to become a major force in the near future.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
The biggest questions and answers about portals ditching crime data
Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies' stands are now prompting a debate in the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month
The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass' aggressive acquisition strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 28
Compass dives further into title insurance with latest acquisition
The deal to acquire LegacyTexas Title Co. follows acquisitions of 2 other title companies and will ultimately make Compass's title services available in 6 states and Washington, DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
Opendoor acquires 2 home renovation startups
The iBuying giant will keep the teams and technology from Skylight and Pro.com, but it will discontinue the brands themselves
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 7