Pacaso raises $125M with Softbank-led Series C round
The company's model allows multiple parties to co-own luxury second-homes in locations such as Lake Tahoe, Aspen, Napa and Malibu. It operates in 25 markets to date
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 14
3 moments that made Zillow President Susan Daimler
Daimler became president of Zillow in February, but has been honing her leadership skill since her early days as the co-founder of multiple startups. Read about the 3 moments that sharpened Daimler's leadership skills ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Two men standing on either side of a line on the ground
Real estate brokerage giant says 'many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm'
Offerpad stock surges on second day of trading as iBuyers see gains
The iBuyer's stock spiked 27% on Tuesday before settling back down to $10 per share as investors continued to show interest in companies that make direct cash offers for homes
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
IBuyers on track to have record-setting sales in Q3
A new report from Zillow found that the nation's largest iBuyers reached a 1 percent market share in the second quarter of 2021, setting the stage for record-breaking sales in Q3
by Marian McPherson Sep 7
Inman Review: Real Happy is here to market your listings
Opinion
Developed by a mobile app engineer after a bad homebuying experience, Real Happy is another good entry for listing agents wanting a new, productive way to market and coordinate showings
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6
Federal judge denies NAR, Zillow's motion to end REX lawsuit
Federal Judge Thomas Zilly said REX Real Estate's antitrust allegations against NAR and Zillow are 'plausible' in an order on Thursday. NAR said it will continue to defend itself against REX's claims
by Marian McPherson Sep 3
Offerpad enters the NY Stock Exchange with a $2.7B valuation
The iBuyer went public a day after merging with the Spencer Rascoff-led Supernova Partners Acquisition Company. The company will now be known as 'Offerpad Solutions'
Kocomo brings co-ownership model to luxury international homes
Startup Kocomo has raised $56M to further its mission of democratizing owning a luxury second home in popular vacation destinations like the Caribbean and Mexico
Home inventory healthier in cities than suburbs, where buyers spar
Suburbs have made up a growing share of Zillow's top areas by views per listing — a product of the pandemic's effect on inventory, according to a new analysis by the search portal
by Daniel Houston Sep 3
The Real Word: Does listing feedback really matter?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss if listing feedback actually matters, the surge of coworking spaces during COVID and the biggest listing cliches agents are guilty of using (and reusing).
by Byron Lazine Sep 3
The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated
Zillow Group's 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years
Zillow releases e-book to help kids with stress of moving
The book follows a young girl named Iris, as she goes through a move alongside her parents and friends. Sale proceeds will go to Covenant House, a nonprofit that helps homeless youth
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
How this all-female brokerage leapt to the top of Charleston's market
Maison Real Estate has only been around since 2019, but innovative marketing tactics and services have made it a force to be reckoned with in South Carolina
by Libertina Brandt Aug 31