CEO group’s new emphasis on social responsibility prompts backlash from ex-Realogy CEO

Lashing out at Business Roundtable’s new mission statement, Richard Smith said Friday that corporations’ number one job is “to create shareholder value — period.” Continue reading

WATCH: Why platforms are a critical part of the data conversation

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Dave Gordon, executive vice president and CTO of Realogy Holdings, Corp.; Katie Ragusa, Tribus’ vice president of product; and York Baur, CEO of MoxiWorks, took to the stage to discuss their differing visions of what the wor… Continue reading

WATCH: The future of cooperation and compensation

Industry insiders discuss what the future of agent compensation will look like onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Curious about iBuyer trends? This new map offers radical transparency

Real estate tech analyst Mike DelPrete and data and software provider Remine launched an interactive visualization tool that closely tracks the growth and trends of three leading iBuyers: Opendoor, Zillow Offers and Offerpad. Continue reading

Markets near Amazon’s HQ2 now the most competitive in US: Redfin

Alexandria and Arlington, both in Virginia, boast the two most competitive markets in the country, above Grand Rapids, and Tacoma, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Where are the vacant homes? Study points to New York and Florida

New York and Florida are the states with the highest number of vacant homes, according to a new Attom Data Solutions study released Thursday. Continue reading

Competition for starter homes will only heat up. Here’s why

Market trends and emerging businesses and tools are hampering the dream of buying a home for the 19 million millennials who want to and have the income to do so but are still renting. Continue reading