Invasion of the iSquatters: What happens when iBuyer self-tours go wrong?
Some iBuyers have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs
WeWork's Adam Neumann offered $1.7B to walk, SoftBank gets 80% stake
SoftBank will bail out the coworking giant to the tune of nearly $10B while news outlets report that founder Adam Neumann has been offered a $1.7B exit package.
by Teke Wiggin Oct 23
Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing
The commitment comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash
by Teke Wiggin Oct 23
IRenter Blueground raises another $50M
With the funding, the iRenter plans to double its tech staff to support expansion into London, Paris and Seattle
by Teke Wiggin Oct 23
Vacasa wraps up purchase of Wyndham Vacation Rentals
The $162 million deal grows Vacasa's portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across four continents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
5 tools that'll boost your team's productivity
These services streamline how we operate and give us insight and clarity
by Ryan Rodenbeck Oct 23
Smart-home tech for agents: Top 10 automations
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Wireless technologies, sensors and voice activation mean that you can control more than ever before with your voice or an app
by Brandon Doyle Oct 23
In order to stand out, these agents lit up this $49.5M home in neon
The expansive Neoclassical mansion in Los Angeles was decked out with art installations by light artist Olivia Steele
Potential SoftBank takeover reveals WeWork's new value
The takeover will reportedly value WeWork at around $7.5B and hand SoftBank approximately 70% of the company
by Patrick Kearns Oct 22
Builders ditching Nest products as Google takes complete control
Consumers now must have a Google account and Google Assistant to use Nest products
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Fires imperil wealthy Los Angeles neighborhoods, celebrity homes
On Monday, the Los Angeles Fire Department gave evacuation orders for 200 homes. Stars including Tyra Banks, Reese Witherspoon and Adam Levine live nearby
Opendoor launches in Salt Lake City
Homesellers in Utah's picturesque capital city can now get quick and easy offers from the nation's biggest dedicated iBuyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Pulse: 15 ways to respond to 'You haven't sold any houses in our area'
Here are some more arrows for your quiver the next time a seller questions your local experience. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Inman Oct 22
No need to call: 3 high-impact client 'touches'
Learn how to grow your business exponentially with James Tyler
by Pat Hiban Oct 22
Major Midwest MLS throws support behind NAR's pocket listing policy
Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago and now supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 21
Zillow Offers launches in Tampa
The real estate tech giant's homebuying and selling platform is officially live in its 21st market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21