Keller Williams reveals tech acquisition spree in first quarter 2019 earnings

Keller Williams gave the world its first peek at its customer relationship management tool and forthcoming consumer app in the first quarter of 2019, but it’s really just the start. In its first-quarter results, the company revealed that it’s implement… Continue reading

Connect Las Vegas: Did you see Gary Keller’s interview?

Watch Keller Williams Co-Founder Gary Keller onstage at Inman Connect as he discusses with Brad Inman how the pro-agent real estate franchisor is pivoting to turn itself into a technology company. Continue reading

Ransomware attack delays home sales in Baltimore

The attack began last week and has locked up the city’s computer systems, which is preventing title companies from checking on properties’ lien status Continue reading

Opendoor sued for trademark infringement over its mortgage brokerage

Open Mortgage operates 79 branches in 22 states and offered $668 million in home loans in 2017, according to a complaint the lender filed with United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. It was founded in 2003, is headquartered in A… Continue reading

WeWork parent company sets up $2.9B property investment fund

The We Company, which is the parent company of WeWork, is setting up a new real estate investment fund for commercial projects around the world. Continue reading

Nextdoor raises $123M in funding

Nextdoor, a hyperlocal social network for neighbors and local businesses has raised an additional $123 million in funding, led by Riverwood Capital. Continue reading

Crowdfunding platform buys what’s left of RealtyShares

Six months after crowdfunding platform RealtyShares went bust, another real estate firm has swooped in and acquired what remains of the once-buzzy company. Continue reading