Trulia's former president on what makes a 'world-changing' company
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate
by Taylor Anderson Apr 7
Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game
Opinion
Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it's TikTok, but for real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Nonwhite renters saddled with higher security deposits, study says
Renters of color pay security deposits more often than white renters, and deposits they pay are typically $150 more than those paid by white renters, according to an analysis by Zillow
by Ben Verde Apr 6
Opendoor disciplined in North Carolina for disclosure lapses
Regulators say the iBuyer misrepresented a home and didn't get the proper permits for another. Its license was suspended for 18 months, but the NCREC has stayed the suspension
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
ShowingTime takes page from Open Table with live showing scheduler
Debuting in Dallas, Houston, Denver and Atlanta, the consumer-facing software update will speed up home showings in light of the reduced number of days listings remain on the market
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 5
Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state
The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor's market count to 46
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Hollywood agents (ranked), finding inventory now, essential daily habits: Inman’s Top 5 this week
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for March 25-31, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 1
This is the best time of year to list your home, according to Zillow
Data from the online listings portal Zillow reveals that Thursdays in late April might just be the best time to list for the greatest reward
by Ben Verde Apr 1
Gender pay gap reduces housing choices for women by 18%: Zillow
The typical woman has an annual median income of $38,620 — roughly $15,000 less than the typical male. That income gap, Zillow said, reduces women's housing choices by 18%
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Brokerage disruption, iBuyer momentum, power buyers: A look at tech in Q1
Opinion
IBuyer momentum, brokerage disruptors and power buyers were all part of the picture of the first quarter of 2022 in the real estate industry. Here's a look back at the moves that made news already this year
by Mike DelPrete Mar 30
Compass wins, mortgage rates soar and more: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for March 18-24, 2022
by Inman Mar 25
End in sight for inventory crisis? Yes, but experts can't agree on when
While 38% of experts polled by Zillow believe 2024 will be the year inventory returns to 2019 levels, 36% pegged 2023 as the year. The remainder believe we'll have to wait until 2025
by Ben Verde Mar 24
Zillow-owned StreetEasy is turning into a 'de facto MLS,' agents balk
StreetEasy announced on Monday that it would ban listings — not agents — who don't follow the platform's 24-hour listing policy. Agents are saying the change isn't enough
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
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Rent rose sharply, but it didn’t keep up with the rapid increase in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a Redfin report released Monday
by Taylor Anderson Mar 21
Your home probably earned more than you did last year
Skyrocketing home valuations exceeded the median income in a majority of American cities, according to a new report from Zillow
by Ben Verde Mar 21