Inside the lock-in effect: Cheap mortgages weigh on US consumers
Homeowners with at least a 5% mortgage rate are 3 times as likely to enter the market soon as those with a sub-3.5% rate, according to results from Inman-Dig Insights' latest consumer poll
by Daniel Houston May 20
PayHOA closes Series A funding round of $27.5M
A company that builds software for homeowners’ associations, PayHOA, landed a Series A funding round of $27.5M
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round
Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
Suddenly, it appears that portal traffic is a non-zero-sum game
Estimates of Homes.com’s traffic suggest it's additive to the market and not affecting other portals’ traffic, Mike DelPrete writes. However, that’s not to say it won’t affect their businesses
by Mike DelPrete May 17
RentSpree, UtahRealEstate.com ink software union
RentSpree partners with more than 300 associations and MLSs that use its ApplyLink solution to automate application collection, screening, approval and other property management operations
by Craig C. Rowe May 15
What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey
Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond
by Daniel Houston May 13
Constant Contact's new AI release executes marketing campaigns
Constant Contact said its intent is to help marketing teams and small businesses get past the most manual and challenging aspects of marketing campaigns: creating and delivering content
by Craig C. Rowe May 8
Members of SFAR have a new AI productivity Sidekick
Developed by San Francisco-based boutique brokerage Avenue 8, Sidekick primarily uses a text interface to retrieve data, execute tasks, function much as a common, 'visual' interface would
by Craig C. Rowe May 6
Intel Broker’s Guide: When a seller won't foot the buyer's agent bill
Powered by the latest polling results from the Inman Intel Index, this wide-ranging guide explores how brokerages are steeling themselves for a new type of client: the buyer's-fee-evading seller
by Daniel Houston May 6
Supra One aims to evolve the way homes are shown
The lockbox company continues to build on its new identity as a showing solutions company offering much more than a traditional analog lockbox
by Craig C. Rowe May 3
The silver lining behind the market's mixed messages
While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 2
Latest iGuide update includes buyer lead capture
Buyers can request home details via text or email while touring a home, and doing so will provide additional property views and information and alert the listing agent to the interaction
by Craig C. Rowe May 2
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 1
AI, machine learning power lead-gen tool from Realeflow
'Leadflow AI Agent also is much more cost-efficient than paying companies like Zillow up to 40% of commission income': Realeflow CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A
Backflip was reviewed by Inman in July 2023, earning high marks for its marriage of acute market analysis and strategic direction with its onboard mechanism for accessible financing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 29
Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel
An increasing uncertainty among real estate agents in March runs in opposition to brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel they still view the National Association of Realtors positively
by Taylor Anderson Apr 29