Morgan Stanley exec tapped to run single-family rental firm

Jonathan Pruzan, once thought to be a front-runner for CEO of Morgan Stanley, has been chosen to run Pretium, a firm that owns tens of thousands of single-family rental homes. Continue reading

News Corp CEO vows to reenergize Realtor.com after CoStar deal dies

In remarks at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telcom Conference Tuesday, CEO Robert Thomson said growing Realtor.com after its sale to CoStar fell through is a “personal priority.” Continue reading

Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?

Sale-leasebacks can feel like a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors are offering. Continue reading

What to watch for as Compass goes public: an Inman guide

After years of speculation, Compass’ IPO is less than a day away. Here’s what you need to know about the process and what the first day’s results could be. Continue reading

Redfin hires new chief economist from Amazon

Redfin has a new chief economist. Daryl Fairweather, who comes to Redfin from Amazon, will oversee the tech-powered brokerages team of economists and data scientists, who research and compile reports on the market, homeownership and the economic factor… Continue reading