Connecting with Mauricio Umansky: The looming luxury shortage

“There is a tremendous shortage of inventory, and I think it’s the only thing holding us back,” the founder of The Agency told Inman leading up to Inman Connect this month. Continue reading

Man offers discounted rent for dog-sitting, draws internet outrage

The Zillow listing for the three-bedroom Austin home, which was discovered by Reddit user u/KlutzyInflation, offers reduced rent to tenants willing to dog-sit the owner’s 16-year-old black lab. Continue reading

How will the inventory crisis end?

It’s no secret that we’re currently facing one of the worst housing shortages in history. Later this month, June 15-17 at virtual Inman Connect, experienced real estate leaders will predict when the real estate industry will turn the corner and how age… Continue reading

SoftBank-backed construction startup shutters US operations

Following a final $200 million investment from SoftBank, Katerra is closing after years of financial mismanagement and rising construction costs. Continue reading

Spruce raises $60M in new Series C funding round

The company provides title insurance and escrow services, among other things. Since its founding in 2016, Spruce has raised $110 million Continue reading

Inman Handbook on new-home sales

New-home sales illuminate the health of the market and where it might be heading in the near-term. As agents grapple with tight inventory, they’ll want to keep an eye on the data. Continue reading

Worth a steal! 8 email marketing scripts for your repertoire

Are you harnessing the power of personalized email marketing? This week, Jimmy Mackin shares the scripts and templates agents need for prospecting, setting appointments, boosting their credibility, building buzz and more. Continue reading

Pulse: What challenges do teams face in the new normal?

The team model has been experiencing growth in recent years, but what are team members struggling to overcome in a post-pandemic “new normal”? What challenges do teams face now? Continue reading