Real estate agents recently revealed to Inman the most unexpected reasons they've lost deals — including a fear of snakes, hatred of Glade Plug-ins, bad vibes and, apparently, off-kilter feng shui
by David Sep 1
No. 1 Side, Inc. agent in Houston jumps to Compass
Michael Afshari brought in $72 million in sales volume, closed more than 100 transactions in 2021 and was also ranked the No. 10 agent overall in Houston
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
How celebrating Black excellence has caused a ripple effect
As a member of the board of the Houston Black Real Estate Association, Jemila Winsey helped launch Top 20 Houston Black Real Estate Professionals rankings and awards to celebrate Black excellence. Here's how establishing the Top 20 awards helped create more positivity
by Jemila Winsey Feb 17
Opendoor launches in California's pricey Bay Area
The launch brings the world's biggest iBuyer to one of the world's most challenging real estate markets — and marks a new chapter for the iBuying concept
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
Austin housing market’s value grew twice as fast as US in 2021
The total value of homes in Austin grew nearly 40% in 2021, while home values across the United States grew by about 19%. Cape Coral trailed Austin with a 36.9% surge in home values
by Ben Verde Feb 3
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
4 states reach pre-pandemic job levels, with more on the way: Report
Economists told The Wall Street Journal how population growth has driven the strongest job recoveries — most recently in Texas and Arizona
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
HomeSmart acquires Champions Real Estate Group, expands in Texas
The acquisition of Champions, which has been serving the Houston market for 20 years, adds to HomeSmart’s agent count by 1,800, bringing its total headcount to nearly 25,000 agents 
by Ben Verde Jan 6
Meet Tim Heyl: Team leader, CEO and Inman's 2021 person of the year
Heyl's rise as an agent and CEO of Homeward has been exceptional. But that isn't all he's done. Inman spoke to Heyl on his remarkable success as he sets his sights on the new year
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations
A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers' attitudes about housing
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Real estate heir Robert Durst gets life in prison for friend's murder
Durst, whose case was made famous in the HBO miniseries 'The Jinx,' will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering Susan Berman in 2000
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14