Rila aims to capture home 'vibes' with 30-second short-form videos
The update also includes what the real estate search app calls a 'home-centric machine learning media classifier,' or an algorithm that improves its content recommendations with each use
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
OJO CEO John Berkowitz on the AI revolution: 'We're in a hype cycle'
OJO founder and CEO John Berkowitz shares what a Chinese translation of 'crisis' means for his company and what impact artificial intelligence might have on real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 24
RE/MAX Alliance Group and Capital Realty join forces in merger
The deal brings RE/MAX Capital Realty under the operations of the RE/MAX Alliance Group, growing the combined companies' forces into a total of about 400 agents and staff
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
Sotheby's brings on LAH Real Estate for newest Alabama affiliate
LAH Real Estate Inc. was originally founded in 1992. The new affiliate brings its 4 offices to Sotheby's International Realty, ticking the brand's total office count in Alabama up to 7
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
CoreLogic snaps up mortgage technology provider Roostify
The deal is touted as a way to give mortgage lenders critical information about borrowers and properties at the beginning of the loan process to streamline closings
by Matt Carter Feb 22
Inside Zillow's far-reaching bid to jolt its mortgage business
Even after ending its iBuyer program, Zillow remains bullish on mortgage. But first it has to totally reimagine its website, analysts and executives tell Intel. What could possibly go wrong?
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
Point's Eddie Lim on the 'vintage' days ahead for proptech investors
Investors are eying 2023 and 2024 as prime opportunities amid a market still finding its footing, Point co-founder Eddie Lim told Intel in an exclusive interview
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
Plunk releases market data API, signs 3 proptech partners
Plunk envisions its data API assisting users in the same way a stock ticker does Wall Street investors, by helping them make critical decisions with the most prompt business information
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17
Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren't displaying commissions
Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
Richard Hottinger and team return to Douglas Elliman after 7 years
Hottinger, whose team was previously affiliated with Corcoran, returned to Elliman to gain a firmer foothold in Miami and for development project opportunities, he told Inman exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
Keller Williams launches new franchise in Germany
Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Berlin, Germany. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have 18 master franchises across Europe, according to the company
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
Cost cutting and existentialism: What to expect from earnings
Large publicly traded real estate companies are about to share their numbers from the most brutal quarter in years. Analysts are bracing for the worst — and watching to see who can thrive
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
Zavvie debuts power buyer program
The white-labeling program, zavvie Power Buyer, was announced exclusively to Inman and will include 2 models: contingency-free (cash offer) financing and a buy-before-you-sell bridge loan
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Opendoor shifts gears and slows homebuying
After a brutal Q3 in a rapidly shifting market, Opendoor has significantly slowed down its pace of home acquisitions
by Mike DelPrete Feb 14
RateMyAgent, Realtor.com forge review publishing partnership
The Australia-based agent review solution will be integrated with Realtor.com’s member profiles, allowing users to send completed reviews directly to the portal for consumer viewing
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 14