Google Maps on a Samsung phone
Complaint alleges Zillow and Trulia apps violate Corus Realty Holdings’ 2001 patent — with features commonly used in listing search apps today
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
‘Skip all the stress and uncertainty’: Check out Opendoor’s new video ads
The pain-point-focused video ads can be seen in Opendoor’s 10 markets online as well as on TV in Raleigh
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 12
Zillow's new presidents and promotions show it's serious about Instant Offers
Jeremy Wacksman will take on the role of president of Zillow, Arik Prawer will be president of the Homes division, and Greg Schwartz will become president of Media and Marketplace
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 12
ListVR iPhone app offers a new way to create 360-degree tours
App connects to camera through bluetooth for a simple user experience
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 12
Why empathy belongs at the heart of real estate
Opinion
Is it worth it to cut the human-ness out of a transaction for a flat fee?
by Kendyl Young Jun 11
Peer Reputation aims to encourage broker accountability
In January, the startup launched in Washington, D.C. Since then, the service has expanded to Tampa and Orlando, Florida, Virginia and South Carolina
by Gill South Jun 11
Open Listings is turning to Mapbox as its new map provider
The company is making the switch from Google’s maps software because it became ‘cost-prohibitive’
Waze is getting open house ads from HomeSpotter
HomeSpotter’s Boost open house marketing platform expands to include geo-targeted ads on the navigation app
Atlanta, Georgia
The new outpost will house around 20 engineers by the end of the year
Digital title startup JetClosing raises $20 million from investors
The company is now operating in the Seattle, Las Vegas, Denver and Phoenix markets
Coldwell Banker's CBxSellerLeads tool
The company's new tool CBx Seller Leads uses big data, predictive analytics and machine learning to identify homeowners who are most likely to sell
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
HouseCanary is now suing Quicken Loans directly for theft of trade secrets
After winning $706M in a related case, the appraisal tech startup is going after a bigger target
Amazon wants its new Fire TV Cube to be the brain of your smart home
Alexa, dim the lights and turn on 'Man In the High Castle'
Money dollar bills
Investments will range from several hundred thousand to more than a million dollars
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon
Insurance stocks take a hit after news story hints at Amazon's plans
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Arizona agent develops business software, closes 179 deals right after
Laurie Lundeen met a developer at Inman Connect and then built a solution that helped her become the no. 1 agent in Arizona
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 6