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
'Hey, Siri! Can you sell my house?' Your AI questions — answered
As technology and consumer sentiment trend toward curated information and experiences, real estate professionals as a whole are well-positioned to benefit from AI-based capabilities
by Sheila Reddy Aug 17
Zillow's Listing Showcase is poised to change the seller equation
Opinion
As Zillow's Listing Showcase rolls out, it’s becoming clear that it will play a central role on the seller side of the business as it unlocks new premium revenue streams
by Mike DelPrete Aug 17
Zillow's Spencer Rascoff launches AI personal assistant heyLibby
The latest product of Rascoff's 75 & Sunny Labs, heyLibby takes care of engaging and tracking leads for business owners. The free platform takes less than 5 minutes to set up, company said
by Marian McPherson Aug 17
Q2 2023 earnings roundup: A shift away from growth at all costs
Real estate companies and related industries faced down the down market by cutting costs to offset declines in revenue
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
REX antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow dismissed with prejudice
Judge Thomas Zilly on Wednesday tossed antitrust claims against NAR and Zillow, saying REX had failed to prove the parties had agreed to work together to disadvantage non-MLS listings on Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 16
In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis
The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
A stock analyst reveals the 2 big winners from Q2 earnings season
Among the publicly traded real estate enterprises to release second-quarter earnings reports this month, 2 companies stood out for John Campbell, a managing director at analytics firm Stephens
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
Bezos buys a slice of Miami's 'billionaire bunker' for $68M
The Amazon founder and third-richest person in the world reportedly purchased a 3-bedroom property on Indian Creek, a barrier island off Miami
by Ben Verde Aug 11