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
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
by Inman Jan 17
Zillow's network of homebuilder partners continues to grow
The program allows consumers to sell homes to Zillow Offers but wait up to 8 months to close on that home while a new one is built
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
There are 218 million-dollar cities, but for how long?
Only 3 new cities were added to Zillow’s million-dollar cities list this year, signaling a market slowdown
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
'We're just scratching the surface': EXp CEO on living in a virtual world
Glenn Sanford's company continues to grow by impressive leaps, but in 2019 it also focused on ancillary services and building out technology
by Patrick Kearns Jan 14
Rich Barton tops Swanepoel Power 200 list
The Zillow co-founder beat out executives at the nation's biggest brokerages and holding companies, including HomeServices of America, whose chairman held the top spot in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Jan 14
The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
Housing affordability and robust economies are drawing tech companies to cities across the South and Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
EBay executive hired as CEO of realtor.com operator Move
David Doctorow previously served in executive roles at eBay and Expedia. He'll report to Tracey Fellows, who had been in the role in an interim capacity
by Patrick Kearns Jan 8
A real estate portal's path to market power: a Zillow case study
Zillow’s drive to dominance in the greater New York City real estate market reveals the path to market power of real estate portals around the world
by Mike DelPrete Jan 7
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Zillow, Zumper, Move Inc. and Compass face ADA lawsuits
A single plaintiff has sued Zillow, Move Inc. and Zumper in the past six months, alleging their websites are not accessible to visually impaired individuals
by Patrick Kearns Jan 3
Southern markets will reign supreme in 2020: Zillow
Home values in Austin, Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville are expected to explode as buyers search for affordable housing, according to Zillow’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Pick a focus word for 2020 and keep it in your mind
Opinion
You might already have your resolutions and goals set, but do you have a focus word?
by Jay Thompson Jan 2
What is Keller Williams' valuation?
Opinion
As much as $2 billion. Does that make Gary Keller a billionaire?
by Brad Inman Dec 27
Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam
Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls