Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 18
Zillow CEO: It's 'obvious' private listing networks harm consumers
In his first appearance on Mike DelPrete's podcast, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman defended Clear Cooperation and its role in protecting consumer choice and upholding agent value
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage
The shift in strategy reflects a rising need for affordable and space-efficient housing options amid growing costs and limited land availability, according to an analysis from Zillow released Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 17
DOJ's data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations
The statement regarding a lawsuit against pork producers notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law 'even without proof of an agreement to fix prices'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 16
Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow
The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9% below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Here's your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate's biggest names are standing on
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
Mike DelPrete: Is Pacaso duping retail investors?
Opinion
Industry analyst Mike DelPrete writes that manipulating the display of data has the potential to mislead individual retail investors, eroding long-term trust
by Mike DelPrete Oct 11
Meet the new owners of the Menendez family mansion
The Iranian-American Lahijani family is practiced in real estate investment and acquired the property in March for $17M. The family has reportedly begun a complete renovation of the home
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation
Eales said the US model of cooperation remains the gold standard — but declined to take a stance on NAR's policy. ‘Beware what you wish for,' he said on Wednesday at Inman Connect Austin
by Taylor Anderson Oct 9
Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics
In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads
'They're here': Poltergeist home to reopen as Airbnb for horror fans
The Simi Valley, California, home sold Friday for $1.28M, its first sale in 45 years. Now, a Los Gatos-based investor plans to reimagine the famed setting of the 1982 horror flick as a draw for tourists
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 7