The partnership shocking real estate: The Real Word

Zillow and Opendoor’s new partnership may be shocking, but their alliance may work. Experts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss what’s next, consumer confidence, and introduce a new politics segment that is sure to open the door to some big discussions Continue reading

Meet the real estate outsiders who have lessons for housing pros

Inman Connect Las Vegas speakers will invite attendees to look to the stars, push themselves to new heights and adopt mindsets that can open doors to success. Continue reading

WeWork finally goes public, stock jumps on 1st day of trading

At long last, WeWork made its stock market debut Thursday, two years after it tried and failed to first hold an initial public offering. Continue reading

Toronto iBuyer raises $44M with help from Spencer Rascoff, Eric Wu

Properly is a tech-based real estate brokerage in Canada with a model similar to U.S. iBuyers like OpenDoor and Zillow Offers. Continue reading

Side readies for IPO, more than doubles valuation

The San Francisco-based startup now says it’s worth $2.5 billion — way up from $1 billion just three months ago. Continue reading

Construction startup Katerra files for bankruptcy

The company blamed its financial position on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulty securing funding for new construction and “unsuccessful attempts to secure additional capital and business.” 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