Rapattoni hit with ransomware attack, paralyzing MLSs and agents
Federal investigators are working with MLS software company, and its insurance carriers are negotiating with hackers, who have prevented new data from being input after the Aug. 9 attack
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 11
Whatever became of Inman's Latte Vision? Real estate issues a verdict
A decade after Brad Inman asked if homebuying could ever be as easy as purchasing coffee, Clelia Peters, Curt Beardsley and David Voorhees assessed the state of the end-to-end transaction
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 11
With trillions in ‘dry powder’, investors once again eye proptech
Investment in proptech was down 66% in the first half of 2023. What’s going on, where’s the opportunity and what information can keep you ahead of the curve?
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
4 outside-the-box uses of AI that could change real estate
Everyone's talking about chatbots. But 3 experts at Inman Connect Las Vegas explored AI's other cutting-edge applications for agents during a panel on Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Aug 10
Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize
Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 9
Zillow's Samuelson: AI to create 'once in a 200 years' revolution
Zillow's Errol Samuelson compared the rise of AI to the invention of the steam engine and encouraged real estate professionals to stay vigilant when it comes to technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Real estate is having its Blockbuster vs. Netflix moment
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the 'unfair advantage' of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Realtor.com CEO: 'Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back'
During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com's newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he's received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
NYC tops list of most expensive rental markets, ousting San Jose
New York City topped San Jose as the most expensive rental market in the country, the first time the Big Apple has topped the list since Zillow began tracking the data in 2015
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
$2B Pacific Sotheby's International Realty broker partners with Side
San Clemente, California's top broker, Doug Echelberger, and his team of 7 agents has moved to Side, where it will operate as Inhabit Real Estate, according to an announcement on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Winners and losers: Here's Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Wondering what you missed this week? Catch up with Inman's Top 5 stories
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 4
Opendoor rebounds with profitable Q2 despite steep revenue decline
The iBuyer sold fewer homes and brought in less cash than it did during the same period in 2022, but it still managed to land in the black to the tune of $23M, according to Q2 earnings on Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Will Zillow's Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?
Zillow's new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions
by Mike DelPrete Aug 3
Zillow sees losses rise in Q2 thanks to 'tough' market
The company lost $38M between April and June, though it did see revenue tick up slightly. Zillow also described 2023 as 'crucial,' in a newly published earnings report
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
'Empowered with great products,' Zillow acquires Aryeo
Aryeo offers an online platform for managing real estate marketing media, founded by a trio of real estate photographers and media creatives. It will fall under ShowingTime+, Zillow said
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 2