5 years after Amazon staked its claim in Virginia, luxury is thriving

Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington’s lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing. Continue reading

Will migration fizzle out in 2023? History points to existential shift

The migration trends that drove housing demand during the pandemic are ending. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t moving, according to an Inman analysis of historic data. Continue reading

Amazon pauses construction on Virginia HQ2 as it looks to cut costs

Amazon is expected to complete the first phase of its Virginia headquarters in June, but it’s pausing construction on the larger phase of the project across the street. Continue reading

Better lets Amazon workers put up stock as mortgage collateral

Through Better’s Equity Unlocker program, borrowers pay a higher interest rate and Better can seize pledged shares if homeowners default or try to sell their stock before paying off their mortgages. Continue reading

The best Black Friday deals for real estate agents in 2022

Inman’s 2022 Black Friday picks for real estate agents, brokers, clients and everyone else in their sphere is jam-packed with cutting-edge tech, home goods and so much more. Continue reading

Abuzz, then a bust: What happened with all that big ‘platform’ chatter?

Real estate platforms were a hot topic a few years ago, but for even some of the biggest companies, sprawling enterprise has been the quickest way to failure, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Everything to know about Compass’ tech as the brokerage pivots

Compass has grown rapidly, but is now tasked with becoming profitable. Chief Operating Officer Greg Hart spoke to Inman about this key moment for the firm. Continue reading

Compass lets go of Chief Technology Officer Joseph Sirosh

Sirosh spent more than four years at the brokerage. He most recently was in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of Compass shares. Continue reading

Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief

Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says. Continue reading

Mortgage lenders use tech and local ties to grow national footprints

Atlanta-based direct mortgage lender Silverton Mortgage, a Snapdocs client, has added new branches in the Carolinas, Arkansas and Missouri over the past year. Continue reading