Author Archives: Taylor Anderson

Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff says CoStar is ‘rooting for chaos’

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The CEO-turned-proptech investor warns a government probe into cooperative compensation between agents could be a “black swan” event that benefits CoStar. Continue reading →

Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame

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A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws. Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty CEO on topsy-turvy COVID-era market

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Philip A. White, Jr. spoke about the recovery of the high-end real estate market and other surprises. Continue reading →

Homie to expand Power Buyer program amid surge in demand

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The expanded program and a new buy-before-you-sell offer will be unveiled in Colorado and Utah in the next two weeks, followed by Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, executives told Inman exclusively. Continue reading →

HUD aims to reduce friction for ex-convicts in need of housing

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The federal housing agency has given staff six months to consider changes to policies that create barriers to people with criminal histories. Continue reading →

Residential construction spending rises for fifth-consecutive month

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The steady increase has occurred despite widespread supply shortages, tight labor markets, rising inflation and the volatile cost of wood, according to National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading →

Trulia’s former president on what makes a ‘world-changing’ company

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate. Continue reading →

Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

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A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading →

After reaching historic lows, the foreclosure pipeline is starting to fill

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While the numbers remain below historical levels, “it’s not going to be a surprise when we see the foreclosure numbers starting to rise,” according to Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com. Continue reading →