Zillow's Listing Showcase product released to 6 more markets
The enhanced property marketing service from the industry’s most popular portal is offered under the company’s ShowingTime+ division, limited to select agents in each market, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
'We want all the names': 49 Inman readers weigh in on NAR's scandal
In the wake of scandal within the National Association of Realtors, Inman asked 'Pulse' readers last month, 'What should happen next at NAR?' They responded with anger and grandiloquence
by Inman Aug 29
US home prices near 2022 high as prices rise for fifth-straight month
US home prices rose to within 0.02% of an all-time high tallied in June 2022 as cities nationwide posted a fifth month of increases, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the FHFA
by Ben Verde Aug 29
DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can't quit the agent
Opinion
The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can't recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues
by Mike DelPrete Aug 29
Texas oil heiress sells Aspen mansion for $63.75M
Christy Thompson sold the Aspen mansion she purchased last year for $51M to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in an off-market transaction, 1 of the city's biggest of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage
UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80% of the area median income
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Insights on how to navigate the industry's post-lawsuit landscape
Tune in to Inman Access this week for a deep dive into the impact of the industry's megalawsuits and a tactical breakdown on what to focus on in today's housing market to come out on top
by Claire Buzzanca Aug 24
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
The internet fell hard for real estate in 2021. But can the love affair last?
Nearly 3 years after 'Saturday Night Live' declared 'real estate is your sex now' in a popular Zillow parody, mind share around the industry is sagging, according to an Intel analysis of traffic data
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Facebook referral groups are a joke. Here's how to improve them
Opinion
Those beloved referral groups on Facebook may not be the answer to your professional prayers, writes Inman contributor Sue Benson. But fear not! There's a better way for agents to collaborate
by Sue Benson Aug 23
Court rules Zillow falsely labeled REX listings as case heads to trial
Despite the ruling, Zillow said it looks forward to presenting its case to a jury and is 'confident that the evidence will show that REX’s business failed for reasons unrelated to Zillow'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Rapattoni hack illustrates the need for this 13-step contingency plan
Real estate-related companies are frequent targets for cybercrime because of their decentralized structure and high-dollar-value services
by Leslie Guiley Aug 22
'An awakening' to New Hampshire as luxury second-home destination
The pandemic first started opening luxury buyers' eyes to New Hampshire's second-home market opportunities, and now more and more ultra-luxury buyers are catching on
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Kmart down to 2 locations, including 1 in haughty Hamptons
The town of Bridgehampton, where the median home price is $3.8M, is home to 1 of just 3 remaining Kmarts. Soon it will be 1 of 2, according to reports
by Taylor Anderson Aug 18
Rolling recession, Rapattoni, REX: Catch up with Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Aug. 11-17, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 18